Drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Sir Brian May are exploring hologram technology to bring back their original lineup, featuring late singer Freddie Mercury and retired bassist John Deacon. They’re looking at creating an experience similar to ABBA Voyage, which would allow all four members to perform together on stage again.
“Freddie is still alive through the music we listen to all the time,” said Sir Brian May. He believes John is also still with them in spirit, and now they have new opportunities to connect with fans. The 78-year-old guitarist mentioned that venues like The Sphere in Las Vegas could make this dream a reality. “We can give people a close experience of what it was like when we were Freddie, John, Brian, and Roger. That really appeals to me,” he added.
Sir Brian May expressed excitement about the idea of recreating Queen as if they were starting today. “I’m very taken with the idea that we can be the original Queen again,” he said.
Roger Taylor, 76, attended ABBA Voyage and left with mixed feelings about the technology. “I had a good time. I enjoyed it,” he said, but he found the projections not very convincing. He believes technology has advanced since the ABBA show began and that more can be done now.
Sir Brian May also mentioned that working on album reissues got him thinking about future possibilities. The band has recently reconstructed Queen I and completed work on Queen II, which is ready for re-release.
Freddie Mercury passed away in 1991, and John Deacon retired in 1997. The band currently performs with singer Adam Lambert. Rumors about the hologram project began last year when Mercury Songs Limited filed a trademark for Freddie’s name in 3D and VR. Queen’s hits include “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Are The Champions,” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” ABBA Voyage opened in 2022 and has attracted over three million viewers.
