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Peter Straker; working on the Alan Parsons Project My Unexpected Musical Journey.
Full-Length Interview;
youtube.com/watch?v=wGZ_qxskJsE
In the full-length revealing interview, Peter Straker talks about his life, career, and close friendship with Freddie Mercury, which shines a light on the private side of the legendary Queen frontman, and provides an insight in that era, what Freddie's interests were, and humanises a person we often just see as an icon or idol - personally I found his insights fascinating.
But this interview is much more than about Freddie Mercuy, it's about a performer and artist, given the moniker of the Black Bowie, fresh from a career defining role as Hud in Hair - the musical that redefined the musical, outrageous, brave and trailblazing.
His career as an actor, found him choosing roles which were audacious and bold - playing what we'd term today as a non-binary role in Girl/Boy - a film way ahead of its time. He was the narrator in the original Tommy musical, and much later in 2017 played the role that Tina Turner took in the film, the Acid Queen. His roles in the west end are numerous and has had a stellar career, his voice captivating.
Born in 1943 in Jamaica, Peter's recording career started in the late 1970s. He had just met Freddie Mercury with whom he was to become firm friends. Mercury helped him getting a recording deal with EMI and even co-produced with Roy Thomas Baker (who produced the first three Queen albums) This One's For Me, Straker's first album on the label.
His career as a recording artist stuttered and he reconsidered what was he doing. In the end he continued as a stage actor in countless musicals, and even in classical roles in the Bristol Old Vic and the National Theatre in London.
Heart Be Still where you can see photos and footage of Freddie and Peter.
youtube.com/watch?v=8qHqvHYROM0
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Peter Straker; working on the Alan Parsons Project My Unexpected Musical Journey.
Full-Length Interview;
youtube.com/watch?v=wGZ_qxskJsE
In the full-length revealing interview, Peter Straker talks about his life, career, and close friendship with Freddie Mercury, which shines a light on the private side of the legendary Queen frontman, and provides an insight in that era, what Freddie's interests were, and humanises a person we often just see as an icon or idol - personally I found his insights fascinating.
But this interview is much more than about Freddie Mercuy, it's about a performer and artist, given the moniker of the Black Bowie, fresh from a career defining role as Hud in Hair - the musical that redefined the musical, outrageous, brave and trailblazing.
His career as an actor, found him choosing roles which were audacious and bold - playing what we'd term today as a non-binary role in Girl/Boy - a film way ahead of its time. He was the narrator in the original Tommy musical, and much later in 2017 played the role that Tina Turner took in the film, the Acid Queen. His roles in the west end are numerous and has had a stellar career, his voice captivating.
Born in 1943 in Jamaica, Peter's recording career started in the late 1970s. He had just met Freddie Mercury with whom he was to become firm friends. Mercury helped him getting a recording deal with EMI and even co-produced with Roy Thomas Baker (who produced the first three Queen albums) This One's For Me, Straker's first album on the label.
His career as a recording artist stuttered and he reconsidered what was he doing. In the end he continued as a stage actor in countless musicals, and even in classical roles in the Bristol Old Vic and the National Theatre in London.
Heart Be Still where you can see photos and footage of Freddie and Peter.
youtube.com/watch?v=8qHqvHYROM0
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👉 Buy me a Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/popthehistorymakers
✅Stay Connected With Me:
👉 Instagram: instagram.com/steve.blame
📩 For business inquiries: steve@popthehistorymakers.com
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✅ Other Videos You Might Be Interested In Watching:
Wolfgang Flür (Ex-Kraftwerk) Interview
📀 youtube.com/watch?v=uXetTet3kJU
Glen Matlock of the Sex Pistols
