British rock band Queen (Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon and Roger Taylor) backstage ahead of a show in Mannheim, Germany in 1986.

Vocalist Freddie Mercury of British rock band Queen performing on stage at Wembley Stadium in London, 1986 — Limited Edition Print

Vocalist Freddie Mercury of British rock band Queen performing on stage at Maine Road Stadium in Manchester, 1986.

Vocalist Freddie Mercury of British rock band Queen performing on stage at Wembley Stadium in London, 1986.

Vocalist Freddie Mercury of British rock band Queen performing on stage in 1986.

British singer Freddie Mercury of rock band Queen is photographed on stage at the Manchester Apollo in England on November 27, 1979. Known for using clothing as commentary, Mercury's all-leather cop look nods to the Motor Sport Clubs of the 70s that masked much London's queer subculture.

For 13 years, Peter Hince lived the rock and roll dream. As head roadie for Queen, he had a front row seat and a backstage pass to some of the greatest moments in music history. In his book Queen Uncovered, Hince opened his incredible archive of photographs, memories and mementos to reveal what it was like to be so close for so long to one of the most seminal music acts of the 20th century.

For 13 years, Peter Hince lived the rock and roll dream. As head roadie for Queen, he had a front row seat and a backstage pass to some of the greatest moments in music history. In his book Queen Uncovered, Hince opened his incredible archive of photographs, memories and mementos to reveal what it was like to be so close for so long to one of the most seminal music acts of the 20th century.

For 13 years, Peter Hince lived the rock and roll dream. As head roadie for Queen, he had a front row seat and a backstage pass to some of the greatest moments in music history. In his book Queen Uncovered, Hince opened his incredible archive of photographs, memories and mementos to reveal what it was like to be so close for so long to one of the most seminal music acts of the 20th century.

Lead singer Freddie Mercury of British rock band Queen performing on stage at Cleveland Music Hall in Ohio, USA on February 8, 1975.

British singer Freddie Mercury of rock band Queen perform on stage at the Manchester Apollo, England on November 27, 1979.

Lead singer Freddie Mercury of British rock band Queen performing on stage at Richfield Coliseum in Ohio, USA on January 23, 1977.

Lead singer Freddie Mercury of British rock band Queen performing on stage at the Public Auditorium in Cleveland, Ohio on February 14, 1976.

British singer Freddie Mercury of rock band Queen performs on stage at the Manchester Apollo, England on November 27, 1979.

British lead singer of Queen Freddie Mercury at an antiques store on Second Avenue in Manhattan, February 7, 1977.

Singer Freddie Mercury, drummer Roger Taylor, bassist John Deacon and guitarist Brian May of Queen are photographed during a shoot in 1975. The English rock band's performance at the 1985 Live Aid concert has been recognized as one of the greatest rock performances of all time. 

Freddie Mercury of of British rock band Queen is photographed performing on stage at Richfield Coliseum in Ohio on November 25, 1978. Known for using clothing as commentary, Mercury's all-leather cop look nods to the Motor Sport Clubs of the 70s that masked much of London's queer subculture.

Freddie Mercury of Queen is photographed at the band's Madison Square Garden debut in New York on February 5, 1977. Inspired by his love of ballet, Mercury wore a full-body white leotard and matching ballet shoes, a silhouette that would become popular throughout his performances. 

Freddie Mercury caught playing guitar at Music Land Studios in Munich, 1979. Photographer Peter Hince was the longest-serving member of the Queen road crew, working with the band from 1973 to 1986.