Someone has rewritten “Bohemian Rhapsody” to reflect the COVID-19 crisis

March 31, 2020March 30, 2020 Alan Cross 1 Comment Bohemian Rhapsody, Coronavirus, COVID-19

There’s been an uptick in parody songs as people look for something–anything!–to do while in self-isolation. Adrian Grimes spent some time coming up with a re-imagining of Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” so better reflect what’s going on right now.

Some good health tips here, too.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 30+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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