A young, unknown band called Queen were suggested as an alternative when David Bowie's slot on Top Of The Pops had to be filled at the last minute.

Queen: The pivotal moment unknown band stood in for David Bowie on TV and found overnight fame - video

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Rock band Queen will appear on Royal Mail stamps to honour their 50th anniversary

Queen and Freddie Mercury get their own official Royal Mail stamps

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Paul Rodgers and Brian May in 2008

Who is Paul Rodgers and when was he the lead singer of Queen?

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Adam Lambert appeared on season 8 of American Idol

Watch the amazing exact moment that convinced Queen to recruit Adam Lambert

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Robbie Williams turned down the chance to replace Freddie Mercury in Queen before Adam Lambert

Robbie Williams turned down offer to be Queen's frontman before Adam Lambert

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How well do you know the lyrics to some of Queen's biggest hits?

QUIZ: How well do you know Queen's song lyrics?

Quizzes

Queen's Brian May thanks fans for their "torrent of love and support" following heart attack earlier this week

Queen's Brian May thanks fans for their "torrent of love and support" following heart attack

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Brian May was rushed to hospital for heart surgery

Queen's Brian May rushed to hospital after heart attack

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Queen’s Brian May 'can’t walk or sleep' after ripping a muscle during ‘over-enthusiastic gardening’

Queen’s Brian May 'can’t walk or sleep' after ripping bum muscle during ‘over-enthusiastic gardening’

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Virtual Coffee Break: Brian May

Queen's Brian May is unsure of live music future at stadiums after lockdown - watch interview

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Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor and singer Adam Lambert teamed up virtually between the UK and Los Angeles for the new rendition

Queen and Adam Lambert release new lockdown version of 'We Are The Champions'

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Freddie Mercury tributes

These homemade Freddie Mercury rooftop tributes are incredible - video

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David Bowie, Rod Stewart and Freddie Mercury pictured in private at home in the 1970s

Pop icons at home: Freddie, Bowie, Elton and Rod staying in with style

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Queen and Adam Lambert perform 'We Are The Champions' during self-isolation

Queen and Adam Lambert perform 'We Are The Champions' during self-isolation – watch the video

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Brian May and Matt Lucas in the video for 'Get Up'

Brian May brings back iconic guitar solo in new mental health charity single with King's Daughters - watch now

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Mike Barnard / Brian May

Retired NHS surgeon entertains neighbours with impressive Brian May impersonation from his garden - video

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Queen’s Brian May joined Matt Lucas for ‘Thank You Baked Potato’ duet

Queen’s Brian May joined Matt Lucas for ‘Thank You Baked Potato’ duet - watch it here

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These are the rescheduled dates for Queen and Adam Lambert’s UK and Europe tour

Queen and Adam Lambert announce rescheduled UK and Europe tour for 2021

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