Queen + Paul Rodgers

The Profile

Queen + Paul Rodgers was a collaboration between Queen’s Brian May and Roger Taylor and singer Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company). Active 2004–2009, they toured globally, released the studio album The Cosmos Rocks (2008) and the live sets Return of the Champions (2005) and Live in Ukraine (2009).

Collaboration formed by Brian May, Roger Taylor, and Paul Rodgers; active 2004–2009; released The Cosmos Rocks (2008) plus live albums including Return of the Champions (2005) and Live in Ukraine (2009); performed Queen and Rodgers repertoire; John Deacon was retired from the band’s activities.

Four reviews dig into Queen + Paul Rodgers with split opinions: two critical takes and one glowing defense of The Cosmos Rocks, plus praise for the live power of Return of the Champions. Fans note strong musicianship, debate the fit of Rodgers’ blues-rock voice, and argue over self-references to classic Queen. The consensus: solid playing, divisive songwriting.