The guitarist and the drummer
The guitarist and the drummer answered evasively to journalists’ questions, saying ’who knows, time in any case has not yet come’. But after a couple of years it was time for a regular compilation of rocks, with which Brian had decided to show that Queen were the first mainland rock group, and only then come the rest. Rocks had not made such a stunning impression whereas, a selection of songs would certainly do better. Of course, it was no secret that May was the major supplier of hard rock material.
And then May and Taylor in collaboration with the English comedy author Ben Elton and Robert De Niro started a project, which, some think, turned a new and bright leaf in the history of the group, while others, on the contrary, consider it the greatest profanity of all times. What we are talking about here is the musical We Will Rock You. There is nothing overtly wrong with this musical – a high quality performance, with a number of productions in other countries, a safe (pedestrian and devoid of surprises) selection of songs.The key image itself – the acquisition of a guitar as a symbol of freedom – ties in with the idea of classical rock and testifies that Brian and Roger knew what they were doing.
Categories: Brian May, Roger Taylor Tags: drummer, guitarist, Robert De Niro
Drums, backing vocals, guitars, unsettling high screams
The handsome drummer of the band, Roger, has never had any problems attracting women and fame has not diminished his chances. Who is he to say no? Known for his sophisticated compositions, his razor sharp wit,the bizarre names given to his children and his habit of wearing sunglasses on stage, Roger knows just how to be recognized and how to make women swoon. Roger also had the necessary falsetto to be added to the high-pitched harmonies of Queen.
Although a bit shy, Roger is nevertheless a colorful figure in the group. Then it was no surprise that he and Freddie were the closest two members of the group and often sat giggling in a corner of the studio .
Roger has four children, two with his first and two with his second wife with whom he lives to this day.
Writing songs:
Roger was never as “prolific” an author as Brian or Freddie – his compositions are generally limited to one or two songs in an album. However, quality was extremely high and the songs were very well accepted.
Roger’s style went through two distinct stages. In the 70s his songs are “good old heavy metal songs,” which he sings himself. And regardless of the fact that they are very popular, none of them is single. Starting with Modern Times Rock ‘n Roll (1973), and we coming to truly classic I’m In Love With My Car (1975), Fight From The Inside (1977) and Rock It (1980), his songs are fun to listen to,well-composed and talented. And then, in 1984. with his hit Radio Ga Ga,he rose to the class of Freddie and Brian.
His compositions from the 80s along with his solo career, which began in 1981, have attracted more comments than before. Even in his earlier songs like More Of That Jazz (1978), there is a feeling of disillusionment, then come Action This Day (1982), Heaven For Everyone (1988) and The Also Rans (1991).
Roger has some solid hits in the 80s and 90s. Radio Ga Ga reached first place in 19 countries, A Kind Of Magic (1986) reached the top 35. Simultaneously Innuendo (1991) and These Are The Days Of Our Lives (1991) were No. 1 in England. While continuing his solo career, his biggest hit so far is Nazis 1994 which reached number 22.
Categories: Roger Taylor Tags: drummer, Love With My Car, Rock It