Becoming Queen

The rise of Queen, one of rock’s most flamboyant bands, is chronicled in this documentary. Included: interviews with friends and members of pre-Queen bands; archival interviews with the group; photographs. Written and directed by Mark McLaughlin., A look at Brian May and Roger Taylor’s first meeting in school and the tale of how two great bands, Smile and Wreckage, would come together to form the legendary Queen., Becoming Queen documents the formation and ultimate gargantuan success of the British rock band Queen. Led by the charismatic lead singer Freddie Mercury, the band also included lead guitarist Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon — all of whom contributed hit songs to the band’s impressive oeuvre.