Find Out The Meaning Behind Queen's "We Will Rock You"

Plus, our favorite Paul McCartney music videos, a surprise Zach Bryan performance, and more!

Good Morning. Anyone who has ever attended a sporting event will be very familiar with Queen’s “We Will Rock You.”

The song’s famous stomp, stomp, clap rhythm was tailor-made for getting an audience ramped up, but have you ever thought about the meaning behind the anthem? If so, find the answer in today’s newsletter!

Paul McCartney’s artistry knows no bounds. He’s excelled in several genres, spanned generations, and taken more risks than many musicians can boast. He’s also been known to deliver a stellar music video or two. Read about three of our favorite McCartney music videos at the link below.

Though George Harrison and Neil Young were friendly at the time—even sharing the stage with everyone for a rendition of Dylan’s “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door“—that same year, the former Beatle had a few choice words about one of Young’s songs from the late’-80s. Read more about what song Harrison had qualms with at the link below.

TOGETHER WITH BROKEN BOW RECORDS

The Frontmen’s debut self-titled album brings three icons of 90s country — Richie McDonald, formerly of Lonestar, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart, & Tim Rushlow, formerly of Little Texas — to the forefront. The twelve-track album, produced by two-time GRAMMY-nominated Mickey Jack Cones, features nine original songs and three Lonestar, Little Texas & Restless Heart No. 1s.

Zach Bryan is currently on his Quittin’ Time Tour, playing arenas and stadiums across the country. Last night (March 25), the tour took him to the Capital One Arena in Washington D.C. While he was there, Bryan treated his fans to a pair of surprise guests. He called out husband and wife duo The War and Treaty to perform “Hey Driver.” Read all about the surprise performance at the link below.

Kenny Chesney dropped his latest album on Friday (March 22) and, less than a week later, some of the album’s tracks already boast over a million streams. That wasn’t always the case, though. Chesney had humble beginnings in East Tennessee. Reminisce with Chesney about the early days of his career at the link below.

“We Will Rock You” is a rallying cry, and while many are familiar with its stomp, stomp, clap rhythm, some may have missed the meaning in Freddie Mercury’s quick-fire vocals. So, how did Queen—using hardly any instrumentation—create such an indelible anthem? Find the answer at the link below.

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