The only singer I have ever known to have come close to giving Queen's music Freddie Mercury's unique poke was George Michael when he sang These Are The Days Of Our Lives on my 1993 CD of the tribute concert.

Until last night, that is, when Freddie's doppelganger put on his white jeans and stole the show with powerful and near-flawless renditions of hit after hit.

Freddie not only demonstrated great musical skills (playing piano and guitar), but also emulated Mercury's famous showmanship.

And, despite the absence of Brian May's famous handmade Red Special guitar, his imitator managed to capture May's thrilling trilling to near perfection.

Roger Taylor's drumming and John Deacon's bassing also received excellent musicianship and imitative skills.

In view of the above, I'm glad I didn't follow my instinct and leave after the first half.

An unconvincing Elton John imitator playing along to backing tracks in front of an empty drum kit was no way to start any rock show.

This damp squib was followed by "Status Quote" - whose best move was to play under a pseudonym as, unlike the originals, they never did manage to capture that elusive third chord.