Freddie Mercury: Brian May celebrates anniversary of Queen’s first album

It was 50 years that Queen completed their final line-up with John Deacon as bassist. And two years later in 1973 the band released their self-titled debut album which came out 48 years ago this week. And now Freddie Mercury’s fellow bandmate Brian May has taken to social media to celebrate.
Brian May posted the opening of 1973’s Queen which is the beginning of their early single Keep Yourself Alive.
The 73-year-old wrote: “Thanks @dereones – and – yes – this was the first sound anyone heard when they put the shiny black vinyl disc on their turntable and hit the button.
“The first ‘hello’ from a band of young hopefuls – known as … QUEEN. Wishing you lots of hope today, folks. Bri.”
Last year Express.co.uk interviewed drummer Roger Taylor who shared memories of Freddie in those early years.


