Lead singers are always difficult to replace and some are always harder than others. Case in point is Queen's Freddie Mercury. The guy was a quintessential showman and the songs fit his style and voice. Trying to "replace" Mercury is impossible. But, Paul Rodgers, who has had his own great career, has done an admirable job stepping into the role as Queen's new lead singer.

His style and voice are not even close to Freddie's. But, being a professional and someone secure in his own abilities, Rodgers has stuck to being himself and putting his own stamp on the Queen classics. Now, he'll get a chance to forge his own piece of the Queen legacy. The band is reportedly working on a new record of originals. Brian May is quoted as saying "It's gonna be good, because next time we go out (on tour), we won't just be nostalgia." May is wise enough to know much of it will be nostalgia, but the guitar legend seems excited to be able to mix in some new songs next time they go out on the road.

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