Queen, a legendary band in rock history, initially received unfavorable reviews for their self-titled debut album released in 1973. In a recent documentary series on the band's YouTube channel, members Brian May and Roger Taylor reflect on the album's reception, particularly in their home country of the UK. Despite the criticism, May found a way to handle it with positivity. He recalled looking at reviews for Led Zeppelin albums from that time, noting how harsh they were. This realization helped the band not take the negative feedback too seriously. As May stated, "If they can tear down those guys, we shouldn't worry about ourselves." He also emphasized how beneficial it was to have a strong group dynamic within the band during this time. May believed that if he had been a solo artist, he may have felt more discouraged by the bad reviews. However, having his bandmates by his side provided support and motivation to keep going despite the negativity. As he stated, "We had each other and that made all the difference."
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According to Brian May, John Deacon still has a role in the Queen's business, even though he hasn't performed with the band since appearing with Elton John in 1997. Despite his absence, Deacon remains involved in their decision-making process and has a say in preserving the band's legacy and managing its business affairs. In a recent interview with Mojo, May mentioned that Deacon may not be actively involved in creative aspects but still holds veto power when it comes to important matters. He also revealed that they occasionally receive messages from Deacon expressing his satisfaction with their work. Although they cannot consult their late frontman Freddie Mercury, May and drummer Roger Taylor have an understanding of what Deacon would think about their decisions as they worked together closely for many years. Hence, it is reasonable to assume that he was also consulted regarding the recent sale of the band's catalog to Sony Music for $1.27 billion, although he retains rights to revenue from live performances along with May and Taylor.