In 1977, legend has it that the Sex Pistols were recording in a studio adjacent to Queen's. Pistols bassist Sid Vicious wanders into the wrong room, and bumps into Freddie Mercury, who sits at his piano with four fingers of vodka.

"Ah, Freddie Mercury," Sid says smugly, staggering.[1] "Bringing ballet to the masses then?"
Freddie takes a sip, looks up from his instrument.

"Oh yes, Mister Ferocious," Freddie says. "Well, we're doing our best, my dear."[2]

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[1] Liza Minelli's version of WATC, Freddie Mercury memorial concert, Wembley Arena (London, April 19, 1992). Billie Jean King and Freddie Mercury at Studio 54, New York Post reports rumor of "romance," 1978.
[2] "They were both afraid of each other, actually."—Jim Jenkins, Breakthru 2002 Fan Club Convention (Q&A session, August 17, 2002).