The song played all the way through Brian May's guitar solo at the very end. A possible explanation for the use of the song was the host of the ceremonies, American comedian Chris Rock.

In the countdown to the Academy Awards on the U.S. station ABC from 8:00 to 8:30 PM, the song We Will Rock You was used. The song played all the way through Brian May's guitar solo at the very end. A possible explanation for the use of the song was the host of the ceremonies, American comedian Chris Rock.