Last night, Express.co.uk attended the launch of Queen I, the remastered, restored and expanded edition of the band’s 1973 debut album, which is released today.

Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor participated in a live Q&A on stage, sharing memories of their pre-fame struggles to record their first LP.

Thinking back over 50 years ago, the rock legends reflected on how Freddie Mercury, who died in 1991, went from amateur vocalist to iconic frontman in this period.

Sir Brian said: “Freddie was in…