The classroom meets the garage
Junkyard engineering of a signature sound
The studio as a laboratory
Designing the stadium-sized opera
suaz At Imperial College London, May researched light reflected from interplanetary dust before joining Queen, later submitting his thesis to earn his degree.
suaz His Chelsea College electronics training helped shape Queen's unique, operatic rock sound.
suaz Assemble garage gear with classroom science to discover how Queen engineered operatic rock.
Band background: All four members of Queen earned university degrees, making them one of the most academically educated rock bands in music history.
An electronic device that increases the strength of an electrical signal. In 1971, John Deacon used a discarded radio circuit board to build the band's iconic Deacy Amp.
In which year did Queen guitarist Brian May finally receive his PhD in astrophysics after a 30-year hiatus?
Which academic field did Queen guitarist Brian May study at Imperial College London before pausing for rock stardom?
What class of honors degree did Queen bassist John Deacon earn in electronic engineering?
Which college of the University of London did bassist John Deacon attend to study electronic engineering?
From which institution did Freddie Mercury graduate with a degree in graphic art and design?