First off, Yes he really did say thatIf Freddie actually said that, then the record label they're under doesn't much care for it because they're EXTREMELY fucking anal about who covers Queen songs. Especially Bohemian Rhapsody.View attachment 589269
I remember an interview (I'll have to see if I can find it) with Maynard (Puscifer) about his cover of Bohemian Rhapsody and he basically said the label gave him permission to cover it on their Donkey Punch EP because of his reputation and under the labels guidelines and briefly dove into the rules he had to follow to cover the song.First off, Yes he really did say that
And secondly Queen owns the rights to Queen songs (May, Taylor, Deacon and the estate of Freddie Mercury)
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The rights to Queen's songs are jointly owned by Brian May, John Deacon, Roger Taylor, and the estate of Freddie Mercury through Queen Productions Ltd.I remember an interview (I'll have to see if I can find it) with Maynard (Puscifer) about his cover of Bohemian Rhapsody and he basically said the label gave him permission to cover it on their Donkey Punch EP because of his reputation and under the labels guidelines and briefly dove into the rules he had to follow to cover the song.
Edit* No, they signed with Hollywood studios and Disney acquired the majority of their Distribution rights music as of 1990.View attachment 589391