On This Day in Queen History – 26 July

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ROGER TAYLOR

Still drumming up a storm.
Have a great day.

In 1949 – Roger Meddows Taylor born King’s Lynn Hospital, to Winifred and Michael – ‘Meddows’ being a handed down family name.
In 1978 – Roger Taylor celebrated his birthday during the Jazz album sessions, Montreux, Switzerland.
In 1978 – EMI gave away a limited edition blue vinyl “Bohemian Rhapsody” 7″ single No 200 at Queen’s Award to Industry for Export Achievement, where EMI International recognised for success of “Bohemian Rhapsody”.
In 1986 – Roger celebrated with a special birthday party in Budapest.
In 1989 – Queen released video for The Invisible Man from The Miracle album, recorded Pinewood studios, directed by Rudi Dolezal and Hannes Rossacher. During video for The Invisible Man at Elstree Studios, Borehamwood, UK, on Roger Taylor’s 40th birthday, a large birthday cake was wheeled

Queen – The Invisible Man
– https://youtu.be/zKdxd718WXg
In 1999 – Roger Taylor & Brian May played at Roger’s private 50th birthday party, Cornwall – ‘We Will Rock You’ and ‘Rock And Roll.
In 1996 – The Adventures of Pinocchio movie released USA, ft Brian May (music and vocal) & Sissel. AMAZON: Region 2 PAL | NTSC Import

In 2004 – Brian May and Anita Dobson attended a lavish royal summer garden party and champagne reception hosted by Prince Charles, who was accompanied by his companion, Camilla Parker Bowles, at St James’ Palace, London, held to celebrate the work of The Prince’s Trust.

In 2011 – Tracklisting of Queen “Deep Cuts Vol. 3 (1984-1995)” revealed.
In 2012 – Jon Tiven and Stevie Kalinich released double album “Yo MaMa Symptomology and Shortcuts To Infinity” – Brian May played guitar on track ‘Out Of The Darkness’.

Out of the Darkness (feat. Brian May)

– https://youtu.be/X0eAO6g8qTY
In 2013 – For his 63rd birthday Roger Taylor received Flintstones drum kit from Brian May.

In 2010 – Brian May and Elena Vidal “Off Ramp” interview with John Rabe 89.3 KPCC 26 July 2010 (Broadcast 31 July).

Brian May & Elena Vidal “Off Ramp” with John Rabe 89.3 KPCC 26 July 2010 (Broadcast 31 July)
– https://youtu.be/zYpC2H8TU_k

In 2014 – Queen + Adam Lambert played the Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA.

Queen + Adam Lambert Concert 2014 – Atlantic City – Singing Happy Birthday to Roger Taylor
 – https://youtu.be/Td57ZsyQQNs

In 2017 – Queen + Adam Lambert played Newark, NJ – Prudential Center.