Queen: How it began. Smith D., Jenkins D.

The authors of the biography “Queen: How it began” Jackie Smith and Jim Jenkins are devoted fans and researchers of the creativity and history of the legendary group. Jackie has been heading the Queen fan club for more than twenty years, which included in the book of world records of Guinness. Jim is rightfully considered one of the most competent experts of the group’s creativity, over many years of cooperation, he took part in many Queen projects, it was Jackie who wrote the accompanying text to videos and annotations on the envelopes of Greatest Hits vinyl albums.

in the book in the book The abundant details gleaned from an interview with eyewitnesses and close people of the group members described in detail the entire creative path of the Queen group: from the origins to the end of 1996, the first years after the death of Freddy Mercury. It presents the stories of each member of the team from childhood and the first musical achievements to unprecedented success, obtaining Britannia Award, Billboard simultaneously in three categories (Disco, Rock, R&B), the legendary show in 1985 on Live AID and the group entering the Glory Hall of rock and -roll.

The biography contains the preface of the guitarist of Queen Brian May and a large number of photos from personal archives.