Legendary rock photographer Neal Preston captured this stunning image of Freddie Mercury during Queen’s live performance at London’s Wembley Stadium on Saturday July 12, 1986.
This concert was recorded and first broadcast in mono on a special episode for the British music show The Tube in October 1986. It was simultaneously broadcast in stereo on the radio, giving viewers the option to listen in stereo while watching on TV. The concert was later released both as live album (Queen Live at Wembley), on CD in 1992, and then as a DVD concert film in 2003.
Beyond iconic, this photograph has that rare magic that simply can not be denied. It exquisitely captures the complete dedication and passion that Freddie Mercury put into his performances, set against the incomprehensible magnitude of a sold-out stadium show.
When reviewing his proof sheet's from that days shooting, Neal discovered this was only the third photograph he had taken - he said, "I could have taken the rest of the day off!"
This shot was famously replicated as the film poster for the acclaimed and award-winning Queen biopic Bohemian Rhapsody in 2018.
Release Notes:
This photograph was made available in several sizes as both pigment and platinum prints. As one of his most iconic photographs, it has been very popular with collectors, and is now almost completely sold out.
Collector's Notes:
Neal Preston's photographs are typically printed to order, please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery. Each of his museum-quality archival photographs are hand-signed and numbered on the front beneath the image.
PLEASE NOTE: This photograph is SOLD OUT in all sizes.
Occasionally we may have one available for resale from a private collector. Please contact us for details!
Buyers will receive a certificate of authenticity following delivery of their new artwork.