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Which two videos did Roger appear in drag in?

'The Great Pretender' and 'I Want To Break Free'. Roger appeared in the 1984 video for Queen's 'I Want To Break Free' in drag as well as in Freddie Mercury's 1992 'The Great Pretender'.

Which video was Roger talking about when he said 'love the song, hate the video'?

It's A Hard Life. Roger loved the song "It's a Hard Life", but he said on the commentary for the "Greatest Hits Vol II" DVD that he hated the video and that he looked rather stupid in his costume.

Did Roger's neighbours describe him as 'a noisy kid who always played drums with the garage doors open'?

Yes. "Ha, I hope they suffered!". Roger stated in an interview with Q magazine in 2005.

What was the name of Roger's side band with which he sang and played guitar for in the 1990's?

The Cross. Roger formed The Cross in the 1990's after advertising for a guitarist, drummer and bass player.

Who did Roger open Live Earth 2007 with?

Taylor Hawkins + Chad Smith. Roger opened Live Earth 2007 with Foo Fighter's drummer Taylor Hawkins and Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.

Did Roger want "I'm In Love With My Car" to be the B-side to "Bohemian Rhapsody"?

Yes. Roger wanted to include it as the B-side of "Bohemian Rhapsody", but Freddie Mercury didn't agree. Roger is supposed to have locked himself away until Freddie changed his mind. I heard this when reading his biography on wikipedia.

What was the name of Roger's very first band?

Bubblingover Boys. Roger's very first band was called the Bubblingover Boys and they came to be in 1957 when Roger was 8 years old.

Did Roger get his degree in dentistry?

No. Roger started studying dentistry but graduated with a degree in biology.

Who does Roger share a birthday with?

Mick Jagger. Roger and Mick Jagger were both born on 26 July, though Jagger's six years his elder. Roger and Brian May were born a week apart.

Does the 'Strange Frontier' album contain cover versions of songs from two major artists?

Yes. 'Strange Frontier' contains covers of Bruce Springsteen's 'Racing In The Streets' and Bob Dylan's 'Masters Of War'.

What is Roger's mother's name?

Winifred. Roger was born to Winifred and Michael Taylor.

In 2003, for how much money did Roger put his Surrey home up for sale?

£6 million. In 2003, Roger put his Surrey home up for sale for an estimated £6 million.

Whic 2 music videos did Roger appear in drag in?

'I Want To Break Free' + 'The Great Pretender'. Roger dressed in drag for the Queen video 'I Want To Break Free' and Freddie Mercury's 'The Great Pretender'.

What is Roger known for having?

A Raspy Voice. Roger is known for having a raspy voice meaning he can reach very high notes and the high notes in the song '39'.

How many singles did Roger release from his solo career?

21. Roger released 21 solo singles from 1981 to 1991.