On This Day in Queen History – 2 July

In 1966 – 1984 played The Boat Club, Henley-On-Thames, UK.
In 1971 – Queen played at Surrey College, UK – their first concert with John Deacon [as full classic line-up]. It is said Freddie didn’t like John’s t-shirt and so lent him another one.
In 1980 – Queen played the Coliseum, Portland, Oregon, USA.
In 1985 – Freddie Mercury released ‘Living On My Own’ single bw ‘She Blows Hot And Cold’ (USA).

Freddie Mercury 'Living On My Own' single)CBS 1985
In 1986 – Queen played Hallenstadion, Zürich, Switzerland.
In 2005 – Queen + Paul Rodgers played Estadio Restelo, Lisbon, Portugal – first time the new outdoor stage set up was seen.

Lisbon 2005
Lisbon 2005

Queen + Paul Rodgers – Bohemian Rhapsody (Live Bootleg – 02/07/2005 Portugal)
https://youtu.be/GXRJHjhiq5g

In 2009 – Brian May + Roger Taylor performed with the touring cast, We Will Rock You Musical, Birmingham Hippodrome, Birmingham, UK. There was an unfortunate mishap, when Roger’s moving drum riser caught Brian on the back of his leg.

Sunday Mirror
Sunday Mirror

In 2010 – Brian May & Roger Taylor presented an O2 Silver Clef Award to Muse at Silver Clef Awards, Park Lane Hilton, London, UK. Roger described the trio as ‘probably the greatest live act in the world today,’ while May said that “this is a magnificent, incredible group.” ~wiki

Brian May, Roger Taylor, Sharon Osborne Silver Clef Awards
Brian May, Roger Taylor, Sharon Osborne Silver Clef Awards

In 2011 – We Will Rock You Musical UK Tour has its last performance in His Majesty’s Theatre, Aberdeen.
In 2011 – Roger Taylor guest appearance with Foo Fighters, the Bowl, Milton Keynes, UK.
In 2012 -Queen land in Moscow and check in at the Ritz Carlton Hotel.
In 2015 – Brian May was a guest on “This Week”, BBC One” in a political discussion about British fox hunting.

This Week Trailer 02072015 guests inc Brian May HD
https://youtu.be/jZobXMsT6q4

“This Week” with Brian May on Fox Hunting Ban 02072015
https://youtu.be/19Xv0f8_5vQ

Brian May and This Week guests
Brian May. Michael Portillo, Maria Margaronis, Tom Holland, Alastair Campbell

In 2016 – “Wintershall Charity Rock Concert” took place at Wintershall, Bramley, Surrey. The “2016 Band Du Lac Line-Up” comprised Roger Taylor, Jeff Beck, Mike & The Mechanics, Kenney Jones, Procul Harum, The Darkness (including Rufus Taylor on drums), Steve Harley, Spike Edney & The SAS Band and The Fabbagirls.
In 2017 – Queen + Adam Lambert played Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada.
In 2018 – Queen + Adam Lambert played O2 Arena, London.
In 2022 – Queen + Adam Lambert played Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam.