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Multiple Coachella 2025 performances have stirred online buzz among fans, and Benson Boone's tribute to Queen is one of them. The 22-year-old beloved pop artist surprised the crowd on Friday night with a rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody.
Adding to the excitement of fans, Benson was joined on stage by Queen's iconic guitarist, Brian May. The performance was quick to become one of the most talked-about events of Coachella 2025's opening weekend.
Benson Boone opened the beloved Queen track at the piano. He was backed by a choir. Midway through the song, as the guitar solo approached, Brian May emerged from a platform at the back of the stage and played the iconic riff.
Brian teased this surprise appearance with Benson through an Instagram post, where he wrote:
"Do we look happy ? !!! Gonna treasure this moment on the plane with @bensonboone - a truly golden 22 year old prodigy. I'm proud and happy to say we are now officially pals 💥💥💥💥 Bri"
Take a look at Benson Boone's Bohemian Rhapsody cover at Coachella 2025:
Fans react to Benson Boone's Bohemian Rhapsody cover
Netizens were quick to weigh in on the comment section of the YouTube video, sharing their feelings regarding the cover. Below are what some of them had to pen:
"He is introducing Queen to a whole new generation. Mad respect for him for doing that. Brian, I love you," expressed a fan.
"No one and nothing could ever replace Freddie, and no one can even be compared to him. But this performance is truly amazing — it gave me goosebumps. If Freddie were alive, he would have loved this. Thank you so, so much, guys," stated another.
"Wow, to be 22 again and witness that must have been electric!!! He's iconic for this generation. God bless him. Don't let this industry ruin him," penned a fan.
"What a high energy performance from Benson Boone! He killed it! Freddie is proud! This moved Benson Boone in my mind to superstar status; he showed another side to him, very talented," lauded a netizen.
"Why do people think that when someone performs a Freddy song, it's because they want to replace him? It is obvious that no one can ever replace Freddie, simply because no one is Freddy. Every artist has their own thing, it's that simple. Boone gives an excellent performance from his perspective, and it's great!" shared a fan.
Benson Boone's set was featured with his signature backflip, applause, powerful vocals, and more. It was his Coachella debut.
Although relatively new to the scene, the Washington-born singer has been notably quick to gain acclamation from enthusiasts for his high-energy performances. His beloved track Beautiful Things reportedly became one of 2024's most streamed singles and earned him a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist earlier this year.
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