No, Freddie Mercury was not a scientific genius. Disappointed ? As much as Bohemian Rhapsody? Certainly not… His three sidekicks, on the other hand, are a completely different story… A little-reported fact, compared to their immense career: Queen is not only one of the most emblematic rock groups in the history of music, but also an example of the meeting between artistic creativity and scientific rigor. Of the four members of the group, three of them: Brian May, guitarist, Roger Taylor, drummer and John Deacon, bassist – followed a scientific course. Queen is a wonderful example of how science and music can feed off each other. Founded in 1970, the group quickly established its inimitable style thanks to sophisticated arrangements, complex harmonies and daring experiments. This perfectionism finds its roots in the scientific discipline of its members, who all had to juggle between the rigors of studies and the demands of the stage. A background that influenced the way Queen approached songwriting and production, using technology and ingenuity to push the boundaries of musical innovation. A look back at the double scientific life of these music legends.
Brian May, the band’s star guitarist, never gave up his love for the stars. Of the three, he is undoubtedly the most science buff, but above all, the one who has pushed his second passion the furthest. Graduated in physics (…)
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