The desert sky lit up with fireworks, but the real explosion happened onstage at Coachella 2025 when pop sensation Benson Boone teamed up with Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May for a show-stopping cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody”—and left the crowd screaming for more.
In a surprise twist during his headlining set, Boone swapped his usual piano ballads for Freddie Mercury’s iconic rock anthem, belting out the operatic highs and headbanging lows like he was born to wear Mercury’s crown. But the real magic came when 77-year-old Brian May, grinning like a rock god, strutted onstage with his signature Red Special guitar. The duo turned the Sahara Tent into a time machine, blending Boone’s modern swagger with Queen’s timeless flair.
“I’ve covered this song in my bedroom a million times, but sharing this moment with Brian? Pinch me,” Boone shouted mid-performance, as fans drowned him in cheers. Social media exploded instantly, with clips of the collab racking up 10 million views in under an hour. One viral tweet read: “Benson didn’t just cover Freddie—he channeled him. Mercury’s spirit was in that tent tonight.”
May, who rarely performs the classic live since Mercury’s 1991 passing, later told reporters, “Benson’s got that fire. Freddie would’ve loved his fearlessness—and that jacket!” (Yes, Boone rocked a glittering sequined blazer that screamed ’70s Queen.)
The tribute wasn’t just nostalgia—it marked Boone’s meteoric rise from TikTok star to full-blown rock showman. With rumors swirling that he’s recording new music with May, could this be the start of a new Queen era?
Coachella’s 2025 weekend one is already historic. But for fans, Boone and May’s “Rhapsody” revival wasn’t just a performance—it was a spiritual experience. As one attendee put it: “I came for the vibes, I left believing in rock ‘n’ roll immortality.”
Stay tuned—weekend two’s encore might just break the internet.