Letters to the Editor

Maybe if Roberts had done a little more research, he could have discovered this himself.

Jenna Gravelle
Elyria, Ohio

Mercury's rising: Was Michael Roberts listening to the same album I was? I actually love Killer Queen (a few songs that I didn't especially care for at first have grown on me), save two tracks: "Bicycle Race" and the Flaming Lips' "Bohemian Rhapsody." The latter is unlistenable, in my opinion, and sounds like Muppets on speed. Somewhere, Freddie Mercury is rolling over in his grave. On the other hand, Constantine Maroulis's version (with the outstanding cast of We Will Rock You singing backup), while faithful to Freddie in many ways, is also different enough in its own right...and a fitting tribute to Queen and Freddie Mercury. I also like the cuts from Sum 41, Breaking Benjamin and Josh Homme.

I had to write because I think Roberts missed the boat, and that sentiment is echoed by everyone I know who has listened to the CD.

Kari Brewer
Elk Grove, California