roger taylor

Blow out the candles!

While some might argue that touring with a former "American Idol" contestant as a stand-in is worse than using technical trickery to resurrect a dearly departed frontman, Queen drummer Roger Taylor says he wouldn't play with a hologram Freddie Mercury...

The arena-rock grandeur of Queen can never be duplicated, but nine musicians -- four vocalists and five instrumentalists, all selected through a 12-week online talent search -- are hoping to come as close as possible. May 26 marks the start of the Queen Extravaganza Tour, an "official tribute show" spearheaded by the iconic British band's drummer, Roger Taylor...