Where Have All the Great Rock Singers Gone?

On the anniversary of Freddie Mercury's death, SPIN's Abigail Everdell considers the current woeful state of music's frontmen.
Freddie Mercury / Thom Yorke (Photo: Shawna Adams)

Today, 17 years after Freddie Mercury's passing, I've found myself wondering: Where have all the great rock singers gone?

The Hives and Cyndi Lauper Duet on Christmas Song

The garage punk revivalists collaborate with the quirky '80s singer. Click here for details on the holiday tune!
The Hives / Cyndi Lauper

In the latest free holiday download news, the Hives are set to revive their dueling ways this yuletide season, releasing a gratis holiday duet with Cyndi Lauper by the name of "A Christmas Duel" [via Pitchfork.com].

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The Hives, 'A Little Out of Context'

While on tour with Maroon 5, the Hives take a few minutes to chat with SPIN.com in NYC on Nov. 11, 2007.

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The Hives, Sweden's Music Scene

"We've never really fit in," says Almqvist during an interview in NYC Oct. 11, 2007.

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The Hives, Songwriting, Demos

"I have the short term memory of a gold fish," guitarist Arson said during an interview in NYC Oct. 11, 2007.

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The Hives, The New Album's Sound

"It just didn't seem fun doing it the same way again," frontman Almqvist said of making the new album in an interview in NYC Oct. 11, 2007.

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