Capes, crowns, and choir-boy harmonies-Bohemian Rhapsody rewrote radio while Killer Queen made eyeliner mainstream. Freddie's strut, Brian's riffs, Roger's thunder-operetta meets stadium stomp. More crown jewels being polished weekly.
A Glam Rock Masterstroke Queen’s “Killer Queen” 7-inch vinyl single, was released in the UK on October 11, 1974, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 2229). Backed with “Flick of the Wrist,” this flamboyant glam rock anthem, written by Freddie Mercury, was the lead single from the album Sheer Heart Attack. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker and Queen, the A-side’s intricate harmonies, Mercury’s campy vocals, and Brian May’s sparkling guitar the single entered the BBC UK Charts at number
