A chance studio encounter in Switzerland sparked creative tension — and produced one of the most celebrated rock collaborations of the 1980s.

What sounded like an effortless collaboration actually came at quite a cost, almost wrecking David Bowie's friendship with this iconic band.

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It may be one of Queen’s all-time classics, but Brian May recorded “Under Pressure” under protest. The 1981 hit — a colossal collaboration between British music gods Queen and David Bowie that soared ...

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"David was an awesome creative force. But you can't have too many awesome creative forces in the same room," reflected May on the 1981 hit Jack Irvin has worked at PEOPLE since 2022. He covers and ...

In 1981, the two biggest musical acts at the time, Queen and David Bowie, joined forces to make one of the most iconic duets in rock history, “Under Pressure.” However, the process of getting there ...

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Brian May admitted he’s never liked “Under Pressure,” Queen’s 1981 collaboration with David Bowie, but he didn't say anything at the time because he knew it would lead to a fight. The guitarist has ...

Brian May admitted he’s never liked “Under Pressure,” Queen’s 1981 collaboration with David Bowie, but he didn't say anything at the time because he knew it would lead to a fight. The guitarist has ...