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On Friday night (April 11th), Benson Boone performed a cover of Queen’s iconic track “Bohemian Rhapsody” at Coachella alongside the band’s guitarist Brian May. Though Boone was jumping with joy over the Queen guitarist (he actually hopped over his head at the song’s end), the crowd wasn’t as enthralled, and the 22-year-old took to TikTok to express his dismay at the crowd’s lack of enthusiasm.
In the TikTok, Boone lip-synced “Bohemian Rhapsody” into a banana, with the overlayed caption: “Me trying to get the crowd at Coachella to understand what an absolute legend Brian May is and the cultural impact he has on music and THE WORLD.” While singing, he points the fruit to an imaginary crowd feigning disbelief at a lack of reaction.
For his part, May didn’t seem to mind the audience’s reaction. In his own social media post, the Queen member expressed his deep appreciation to Boone and his team for the guest appearance at Indio. “Thanks to all of you folks who made it feel so special — you know who you are !!!!” he wrote on Instagram. “And this particular way of concluding ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ will be hard to beat in the years to come !!! …And for Benson and his entire team, I have no words. I’m awestruck.” May, 77, suffered a minor stroke in mid-2024, and briefly lost the ability to use his left arm.
Boone is hitting a couple more festivals this summer, including Governors Ball, Bourbon & Beyond, and more. During his Coachella set, he also announced his sophomore album, American Heart, which is due out June 20th via Night Street/Warner.
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