With a voice that knows how to pull at your heart, Benson Boone has once again shown why he’s one of music’s rising stars. In a quiet moment at home, the 22-year-old singer shared a stripped-down, haunting piano cover of Queen’s iconic “Bohemian Rhapsody” — and fans agree: he didn’t just cover a classic, he honored it.
Boone’s gentle, emotional version of the 1975 anthem was raw and heartfelt, revealing a new side to a song that’s often known for its dramatic highs. Alone at his piano, Boone let the lyrics breathe, his voice soft but full of power. It was the kind of performance that didn’t try to outshine the original — just respect it.
Watch his cover below.
During his Coachella debut on April 11, Boone brought out the legendary guitarist, just months after May, 77, had suffered a minor stroke that temporarily paralyzed his left arm. Together, the pair performed a dramatic live version of “Bohemian Rhapsody” in front of thousands in Indio, California.
But back home, Boone wanted fans to see what that moment really meant to him. On TikTok, he posted a lighthearted video pretending to sing “Bohemian Rhapsody” into a banana, playfully shading the crowd’s slow reaction. “Me trying to get the crowd at Coachella to understand what an absolute legend Brian May is and the cultural impact he has on music and THE WORLD,” he wrote over the clip.
That viral moment aside, Boone has only deepened his connection with May. The rock icon, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 and received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, shared a backstage photo from Coachella, writing, “Gonna treasure this moment on the plane with @bensonboone — a truly golden 22-year-old prodigy… I’m proud and happy to say we are now officially pals.”
Following the festival, Boone also teased his next chapter — his upcoming sophomore album, American Heart, and even premiered the title track, inspired by Bruce Springsteen.
Whether it’s a quiet piano session at home or a surprise duet with a living legend, Boone continues to prove that he’s not just a voice of this generation — he’s someone who knows how to make a moment matter.
