On This Day in Queen History – 22 December

In 1973 – Queen played Town Hall, Peterborough, UK, support to Mott The Hoople.
In 1977 – Queen played the Forum, Inglewood, California, USA.
In 1979 – Queen filmed ‘Save Me’ promo video: first video combining animation with live performance – at Alexandra Palace, London, UK, where they also played a show later that evening.

Queen – Save Me
– https://youtu.be/Iw3izcZd9zU

In 1981 – Queen had returned to Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany (6 – 22 Dec) continuing recording “Hot Space” album.

Queen Recording “Hot Space” album Rare!
– https://youtu.be/L3Bg4a0mxkc

In 1992 – The Cross + Brian May played”, The Marquee Club, London, UK at Queen (Fan Club Xmas party including a Smile Reunion playing “Earth” and “If I Were A Carpenter”). This was second of two part dates, as 21st with Roger Daltrey had sold out fast.

In 2012 – Brian May attended a performance of “The Merry Wives of Windsor” in Stratford-upon-Avon. Anita Dobson playing the role of Mistress Quickley.

In 2013 – Last day WWRY N America Tour, Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, Fort Myers, FL, USA.
In 2014 – Death of singer, Joe Cocker, aged 70. R.I.P.

Joe Cocker & Marti Pellow – With A Little Help From My Friends – The Prince’s Trust Rock Gala 1988 [ft Brian May on guitar]
– https://youtu.be/ITAVcm1iCNc