Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is turning 50. The epic single, which Queen front-man Freddie Mercury liked to call a “mock opera,” was recorded in late August and September 1975 and was released on Oct.

They give earlier examples of Freddie’s experimentation, including "My Fairy King," from their debut album, as well as "The March of the Black Queen" and "The Fairy Feller’s Master-Stroke" from Queen ...

Although some rock cuts have come close, Queen’s 1975 magnum opus, “Bohemian Rhapsody,” stands alone among music of the 20th (and, let’s be honest, 21st) centuries. From its distinct, separate parts, ...