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Benson Boone made a significant impact during his performance at Coachella on Friday night, surprising fans with a special guest appearance by Brian May of Queen. The two artists came together for an energetic version of “Bohemian Rhapsody,” followed by Boone’s own track, “Beautiful Things.”
Boone, donning an outfit reminiscent of Freddie Mercury with a striking white and light blue ensemble and a grand cape, started the iconic Queen song on the piano, creating an atmospheric build-up before May joined him to deliver impressive guitar riffs.
In a heartfelt moment, Boone expressed his gratitude to the Queen guitarist for joining him, as May contributed to the closing track, “Beautiful Things,” enriching it with classic Queen-style guitar. Boone shared, “It has changed my life this year and I hope you enjoy it,” prior to an exhilarating performance featuring fiery pyrotechnics and impressive acrobatics.
Earlier in the evening, the singer unveiled details about his upcoming second album, American Heart, set to release on June 20, and performed the title track against a backdrop of patriotic imagery.
May hinted at the collaboration in a social media post, uploading a photo of them both aboard a private plane with the caption, “Look who I bumped into – on the way to the fabled Palm Springs … Maybe something will happen?!” He also shared a promotional poster for Boonechella, praising Boone by saying he “will shake the world” with his performance.
Over recent months, Boone has incorporated elements of Freddie Mercury’s dynamic stage presence into his performances, leading the audience in call-and-response segments and creating interactive experiences reminiscent of the legendary frontman. His choice of flamboyant, form-fitting outfits, including a striking look at the Grammys, has also drawn comparisons to Mercury’s signature style.
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In a recent feature with Rolling Stone, Boone reflected on the influential music era of the Seventies, citing Queen as a pivotal force during that time. He highlighted that his song “Beautiful Things” pushes his vocal abilities into the realm associated with Freddie Mercury, stating, “It’s not really a song you can half-ass, you know?”
Regarding comparisons with other famous artists, Boone asserted his individuality, saying, “I don’t want to be the same as Harry Styles, and the same as Freddie Mercury, and the same as Justin Bieber, and the same as One Direction, like, because it’s not me. I’m Benson Boone! I’m completely different.”
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