Freddie Mercury may be brought back as a hologram for stage performances, as his back catalogue management company has filed a trademark for his name in 3D and virtual reality. The move could allow the Queen frontman to be digitally recreated for immersive experiences and video games.
Key Points
Trademark filed for Freddie Mercury's name in 3D and virtual reality for stage performances and video games.
Potential for Freddie Mercury hologram to perform on stage like ABBA's Voyage residency.
Queen bandmate Brian May expressed interest in holograms of Freddie Mercury for future performances.
Pros
Bringing back Freddie Mercury for performances could allow fans to experience his music live once again.
The use of hologram technology could create unique and immersive concert experiences.
Cons
Some fans may find the idea of digitally recreating Freddie Mercury controversial or disrespectful.
There could be concerns about the quality and authenticity of a hologram performance compared to a live one.