On This Day in Queen History – 26 November

In 1969 – Wreckage played Twickenham Rugby Club, UK.
In 1973 – Queen played Manchester Opera House, UK.
In 1975 – Queen played Manchester Free Trade Hall, UK (2 shows).
In 1976 – Reception to promote A Day At The Races, Advision Studios, London.
In 1977 – Band went to see Chrysler Museum Of Art where Frank Kelly Freas had an exhibition displaying the original News Of The World cover painting titled “The Gulf Between” and who presented them with a limited edition copy of his sic fi book.
In 1978 – Queen played Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
In 1979 – Queen played Manchester Apollo, UK.
In 1980 – Queen played Sporthalle, Cologne, Germany.
In 1984 – Queen released ‘Thank God It’s Christmas’ / ‘Keep Passing The Open Windows’ / ‘Man On The Prowl’ UK.

Thank God It's Christmas

In 1990 – ‘Final Destination’ / ‘Penetration Guru’ released UK. In 1991 – Hollywood released 4th “Rocks” promo CD.
In 1994 – Roger Taylor played Liverpool Royal Court Theatre, UK.
In 1996 – Freddie Mercury Photographic Exhibition opened, RAH, London, UK.

Bomi and Jer Bulsara with grandson, RAH FM photographic exhibition
Bomi and Jer Bulsara with grandson, RAH FM photographic exhibition

In 1998 – Brian May played Newcastle Workers Cooperative Club, Newcastle, Australia.
In 2008 – Queen + Paul Rodgers played Via Funchal, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
In 2012 – Spike Edney interview with Stuart Provan, Eagle Radio, about his time with Queen, The Brian May Band and his All Star band.
In 2012 – After a 5-year term as Chancellor Liverpool John Moores University, Dr. Brian May is in his role for the last time at a ceremony, Liverpool Cathedral.
In 2012 – Brian May signed a special Red Special Guitar auction in aid of “Star Card Great Ormond Street Hospital Auction”.
In 2013 – 26.11.2013 – 27.11.2013: “We Will Rock You” North American Tour, The Community Auditorium, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada.
In 2013 – Brian May attends discussions about the badger problem in Gloucestershire.
In 2013 – Brian May & Kerry Ellis complete final work on “Live In Montreux” DVD and discuss setlist for “Candlelight Concerts” February 2014.
In 2014 – Brian May honoured as Animal Hero Awards’ celebrity supporter of the year, Grosvenor House, London. Attended with Anita Dobson.

Daily Mirror RSPCA Animal Hero Awards 2014 at the Grosvenor
Daily Mirror: RSPCA Animal Hero Awards 2014 at the Grosvenor by John  Alevroyiannis

In 2015 – An interview with Brian May broadcast BBC Daybreak News and an interview on Unit Radio “The 2 Show”.


Brian May on BBC Daybreak News (26 Nov) report Battersea Collars & Coats 25/22/10
https://youtu.be/ApC2W6H_l8I

In 2015 – Kerry Ellis won the “Broadway World Award” for role in “Cats” at London Palladium in the category “Best Featured Actress in a New Production of a Musical”.
In 2015 – In the show “Dolezal Backstage”, Rudi Dolezal presented videos on the topics “Freddie’s Flight to Munich” and “The Illusion of the Duet of Queen and David Bowie”.
In 2017 – Queen + Adam Lambert played the SSE Arena, Belfast, Northern ireland. Brian May’s solo included ‘Danny Boy’.
In 2021 – ‘Forever and Ever With You’ by Luca Minnelli feat Brian May and Kerry Ellis and Luca Minelli released today.  Brian shared a clip. Available on all digital platforms worldwide @ https://found.ee/hEkO7

A Little Opera: Brian May, Luca Minnelli and Kerry Ellis – clip

https://youtu.be/w9bItqKMfY4

Luca Minnelli – “Forever and Ever With You” Feat. Brian May and Kerry Ellis (Official Video)
https://youtu.be/GpJckfr7CSM