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An intimate and affectionateinsider's story ofhis years spentalongside Queen, with exclusive personal photos
For more than a decade, Peter Hince worked alongside one of the greatest bands in the history of rock, touring the world andheading up their road crew as theyperformed at some of the best and biggest music venues in the world. Here he recalls the highlights ofthose years with the band. He was with Freddie Mercurywhen he composed Crazy Little Thing Called Love; he was responsible for making sure that Freddie's stage performances went without a hitch; and he was often there to witnessFreddie's famed tantrums. He was also party to the sex, drugs, and rockand roll which are invariably part of life on the road with a rock band. Many books have been written about Queen and Freddie Mercury, but this is the first real insider's story. Packed with the author's own exclusive photos, including never-before-seenshots of Freddie, his female loverMary, and other band members,this warm and witty book will entertain and inform as a must-read for any music fan.
