On This Day in Queen History – 21 October

In 1965 – The Reaction played Godolphin Hall, Helston, UK.
In 1974 – Killer Queen / Flick Of The Wrist released USA.
In 1991 – The Cross played Stadthalle, Offenbach, Germany.
In 1991 – The Cross ‘Life Changes’ / ‘Put It All Down To Love’ released UK.
In 1995 – Brian May in India for Solar Eclipse.
In 1998 – The Brian May Band played the Capitol, Offenbach, Germany.
In 2003 – Nelson Mandela launched 46664 worldwide campaign to fight AIDS in Africa – launched with the release of 2 tracks, 46664 (Long Road to Freedom) performed by Bono, Youssou N’Dour, Abdul and Dave Stewart, and Amandla performed by Anastacia + Queen + Dave Stewart – at The Hilton Hotel, Park Lane, London.

Nelson Mandela, 46664 launch, The Hilton Hotel, 21 October 2003
Nelson Mandela, speeaking at 46664 campaign launch, The Hilton Hotel, 21 October 2003

In 2009 – Brian May “It’s A Kind of Magic” interview with BBC … HERE

Brian May

In 2010 – Brian May performed with cast WWRY Musical premiere, Theater des Westens, Berlin, Germany.

Premiere We Will Rock You Berlin

We Will Rock You Berlin

In 2013 – Brian May Paula Fleming and Denis Pellerin, Book signing – Barnes & Noble and Strand Bookshop New York, and Hal Leonard [USA] release “Brian May’s Red Special: The Story Of The Home-Made Guitar That Rocked Queen And The World”. LINK HERE

Brian May, Denis Pellerin & Paula Fleming talk Diableries – Strand Bookstore
https://youtu.be/BYrT1SqNy80

In 2013 – Brian May interview for the radio show “NPR Morning / Weekend Edition (National Segment)”.
In 2013 – “CBS News” reported on the book, “Diableries – Stereoscopic Adventures In Hell”.
In 2013 – Roger Taylor gave an interview to “BBC6 Music”, playing his new track ‘Up’ for the first time.
In 2014 – Brian May held a “test Screaming (screening)” of the animated film “One Night In Hell” in 3D and Dolby Atmos sound at the Dolby Screening Room, London.
In 2014 – Brian May announced details of “One Night In Hell” – a 6 minutes 66 seconds “diabolical” 3D animated film, which tells the story of the journey of a skeleton in the “Stereoscopic hell”, where “We Will Rock You” combined with Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” playing under the baton of the Devil.
In 2014 – A recent interview with Roger Taylor from Matt Wardlaw aired on “Ultimate Classic Rock”, talking about solo work, Queen in 70s, “Queen Forever” and the new tour with Adam Lambert.
In 2014 – “Brian May’s Red Special – The Story Of The Home-Made Guitar That Rocked Queen And The World” by Brian May and Simon Bradley published in hardback by Hal Leonard Book, USA.

Brian May Red Special  Book - Hal Leonard 2014

In 2015 – S.H.Figuarts company announced in cooperation with the Japanese company Tamashii the release of a produced in 3D printers represent detailed, fully articulated model action figure of Freddie Mercury in “The Magic Tour” outfit for March 2016th
In 2015 – Brian May announced John Miceli, drummer in Meat Loaf’s backing band “The Neverland Express”, playing drums on new “Anthems II” song. In 2015 – Brian May and Anita Dobson guests at “The Animals Hero Awards 2015” 8 Northumberland Avenue, London. Brian May presented “Award for Outstanding Contribution to Animal Welfare to Ricky Gervais.

Brian and Anita - Animal Hero Awards 2015

In 2016 – Extreme released the Blu-Ray / DVD / CD “Pornograffitti Live 25”. Brian May can be seen in the “Rockshow” documentary.