Queen Unseen, Peter Hince
Queen Unseen, Peter Hince
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Queen Unseen

Author: Peter Hince

Narrator: Rupert Holliday Evans

Unabridged: 9 hr 4 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/08/2018

Synopsis

Imagine being alongside one of the greatest bands in the history of rock, touring the globe and being there as they perform at some of the best and biggest music venues in the world. Peter Hince didn't have to imagine: for more than a decade, he lived a life that other people can only dream of as he worked with Queen as the head of their road crew. In this intimate and affectionate book, Peter recalls the highlights of his years with the band. He was with Freddie when he composed Crazy Little Thing Called Love, he was responsible for making sure that Freddie's stage performances went without a hitch, and he was often there to witness his famed tantrums. He was also party to the sex, drugs, and rock 'n' roll that are invariably part of life on the road with a band. This inside look at Queen and Freddie Mercury shows the real-life ups and downs of one of the most famed bands of all time and is a must-listen for any music fan.

About Peter Hince

Peter Hince began working for the band Queen in 1975 and later became the head of their road crew until their final concert in 1986. He is known for his candid photographs of the group, which have been featured around the world. He later went on to a successful career as an advertising photographer and has won many awards. He currently resides in London, where he continues to work as a photographer and writer.

Reviews

Goodreads review by James on October 22, 2018

Written by a Queen roadie nicknamed Ratty, this is a close-up, with-the-band view of Queen in their early-to-mid eighties pomp. Unapologetically of its time, this boorish, hilarious, sexist, revealing, bitty autobiography gets you up close and personal with the members of Queen´s group and crew. My......more

Goodreads review by David on May 14, 2021

Having finished this book, I feel that the author has been somewhat wrongly judged in certain reviews. This is NOT a book about Queen. As it says on the cover, this is a book about Peter Hince, the roadie for John Deacon and Freddy Mercury. Yes, it mentions the band as a whole (obviously, as he was t......more

Goodreads review by Abitin on October 30, 2018

Well, this was a waste of time actually. No interesting facts about the band, only boring childish stories from someone who clearly thinks he is much funnier than he is. Definitely not a book for intelligent Queen fans! If you're looking for insight, wit, charm and good writing.....then save your mo......more

Goodreads review by Ravi on May 04, 2012

Like many other reviews on the internet state, this isn't the book for you if you're looking for sensationalised scandal and tabloid tales. At the same time, this also isn't the book for you if you're looking for details of Freddie Mercury's later years and his ailing health. Queen's roadie, Peter Hi......more

Goodreads review by Amy on April 16, 2020

This book started out really good, about the roadie, Peter Hince, who toured with queen. At the beginning of the book, he detailed a lot of things that he went through as a normal part of the tour and how he kept things running smoothly. And there are some amazing pictures that he took in the book. Un......more

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