Lesley-Ann Jones is a journalist, columnist and broadcaster who has over 25 years experience in music and the media. She toured with Queen many times. She was there for the parties, she talked to Freddie and drank with him. She has travelled to Zanzibar, the land of his birth and spoken to three of the people who were closest to him (Barbara Valentin, Jim Hutton & Peter Freestone). First published in 1997, Lesley-Ann has completely re-vamped her original book and has conducted more than a hundred interviews in 2010 & 2011 for her definitive biography, with many of the music industry's greatest figures, including; Sir Tim Rice, Francis Rossi, Steve Harley and Simon Napier Bell.
Because so much time had passed, Lesley-Ann was able to secure interviews not previously available to her. ”There was a lot of grief around [after Mercury's death],” she explains. “A lot of people in the music industry didn’t want to speak to me [for the first edition]. This time I did a hundred new interviews, of which I have used 25 comprehensively.
To celebrate the release of 'Freddie Mercury - The Definitive Biography', I am delighted to announce a fun caption competition. All you have to do is study the picture below and submit a caption that you think is worthy of a champion!
The Prize:
- A copy of the book, personally signed by Lesley-Ann
- Lunch with Lesley-Ann at the exclusive Groucho Club in Soho, London. (the club was the venue for some of Queen's legendary parties...)
Now, the photo:
To enter, email your caption to wiltswhopper@gmail.com Please use the word "CAPTION" as the subject of your email. GOOD LUCK!
The small print:
- All entries must be received by the closing date of Friday 2nd December, 2011.
- You can enter as many times as you like, but remember it's quality not quantity that will win!
- Entries will be judged by myself and Lesley-Ann
- The winner will be notified by email
- The prize does not include any travel or accommodation costs that may be incurred
- By entering this competition, you agree to your name and photo being used in this blog
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