Queen guitarist Brian May has recalled how the band may have had to break up had their album A Night At The Opera not been a success.
The album, the band’s fourth, was released in 1975 and featured tracks including Bohemian Rhapsody and You’re My Best Friend, written by bassist John Deacon.
May, 73, was speaking as part of the Queen The Greatest series currently featuring on the band’s official YouTube page.
In a video clip, May says: “We were not only poor, but we were in debt. All the sound and lighting companies and the people that we worked with hadn’t been paid. So we were at a really crucial point. We might have had to break up if that album hadn’t done well.”
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Freddie Mercury said it with flowers during legendary 1975 Dundee Queen concert
Freddie Mercury tossed roses to his fans when Queen gave Dundee an unforgettable night at the opera.
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Queen at Ridge Farm recording studio in August 1975.
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Freddie Mercury tossed roses to his fans when Queen gave Dundee an unforgettable night at the opera.
Queen performed at the Caird Hall 45 years ago which coincided with Bohemian Rhapsody dominating the singles chart and the release of their fourth album which changed their lives and established the band as world superstars.