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.

Queen in drag on the set of "I Want To Break Free" video, shot in London, 1984. Photographer Peter Hince was the longest-serving member of the Queen road crew, working with the band from 1973 to 1986.

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.