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Queen · 2004

Queen

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

August 23, 2004Business⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Queen became the first rock group to receive official permission to operate in Iran, where Western music was strictly prohibited. Freddie Mercury was of Iranian heritage, and Queen albums had been available in the country for years through unofficial copies.

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