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Iconic rock frontman could be revived in Abba Voyage-style concert

Royal Mint unveils new £5 coin celebrating Freddie Mercury and Queen
  • Queen guitarist Sir Brian May has hinted at an Abba Voyage-style AI hologram show, potentially reuniting the band's original line-up.
  • May and drummer Roger Taylor are exploring technology to bring back late frontman Freddie Mercury and retired bassist John Deacon.
  • Sir Brian expressed his desire to “create Queen as if we were creating it today”, rather than simply using old footage.
  • Roger Taylor, despite having mixed feelings about the Abba Voyage show, believes current technology offers significantly more advanced immersive opportunities.
  • Rumours of a hologram show began when the company managing Mercury’s back catalogue filed a trademark for his name in 3D and VR.
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