stackyFACTSThe iconic, pulsating rhythm of 'Under Pressure' was spontaneously composed, but the bassist entirely forgot the riff after taking a break to grab some food. It took a frantic brainstorming session with the rest of the band to piece the masterpiece back together, nearly sacrificing rock royalty for a slice of cheese.
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