On This Day in Queen History – 27 February

In 1969 – Smile played the Royal Albert Hall, London, UK.
In 1976 – Queen played the Convention Centre, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.
In 1979 – Queen played Pavillon De Paris, Paris, France.
In 1984 – “The Works” album released UK – their 11th studio album, which was produced by Queen and Mack and recorded at the Record Plant, PA, and Musicland Studios, Munich, Germany.

The Works promo
The Works promo

In 1988 – The Cross played Bradford University, Bradford, UK.
In 1995 – The Amazing Spiderman (with tracks by Brian May) released UK. Parts of the main track used for the theme tune of BBC Radio 1 series.
In 2011 – The single “Stormtroopers In Stilettos” with “Keep Yourself Alive (Long Lost Retake)” and “Stone Cold Crazy (2011 Remaster)” to be released as a download in the UK.
In 2011 – “We Will Rock You” shortlisted for ” BBC Radio 2 Olivier Audience Award” – making up the top 4 “Billy Elliot”, “Jersey Boys” and “Les Miserables”.
In 2012 – Brian May guest appearance with Dappy BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge, Maida Vale Studios, London. The two perform again live on the “Trevor Nelson Show” BBC Radio 1 “Xtra Live Lounge”. The MP3 download single “Rockstar” is ranked 2nd on the iTunes Charts.

Brian and Dappy
Brian and Dappy

In 2012 – Brian May appeared on the cover of the March 2012 issue of the Guitar & Bass” magazine, UK, including the cover story “Play Like Brian May! In A Week”.
In 2012 – An article titled “My Week” published in “The Big Issue” magazine (issue 27.02. – 04.03.2012 No 989). In the interview with Jasper Hamill, Brian May described a typical week for him between astronomy, stereography, music, animal protection and his life as a family man. One day a week, Brian May spent time with Kerry Ellis in the studio to record and produce new songs. Brian was currently working with Sir Patrick Moore on the sequel to the book”The Complete History of the Universe”, titled “The Cosmic Tourist”.
In 2013 – Brian May guest speaker Oxford Union, Oxford. BRIAN COMMENTS ON SOAPBOX

Brian May - Oxford Union 2013
Brian May – Oxford Union 2013 Photo Anne Brummer

Queen | Brian May | Oxford Union
https://youtu.be/DMeyKhNqM9M

Brian badger rally
Brian badger rally

Brian May with Anna Foster BBC Radio 5 Live Drive 1814pm 27-02-2013
https://youtu.be/I1CPS9f8ewg

Brian May took part in an item about the announcement on 27 February by Owen Paterson that the Badger Cull will go ahead in June.

Brian May

Brian May on ITV Ten o’clock News – Badger Cull Report 27-02-2013
https://youtu.be/39HIfgMCY_U

In 2013 – Brian May featured on “Ten O’Clock News” in a Badger Cull Report on ITV.
In 2013: An interview with Anita Dobson about Brian May’s astronomy passion published in the “Daily Express”.
In 2013 – Brian May and Kerry Ellis give two interviews for “Magic FM”. The first interview for the program “Magic Restraint” is the theme for the launch of “Tiger Tracks” on 01.03.2013 and the second interview for the show “Magic Meets” promotes “The Born Free Tour 2013”.
In 2014 – The BRIAN MAY OFFICIAL FACEBOOK site already had received over 175,000 Likes.
In 2014 – “We Will Rock You” USA Tour, Mexico, Monterrey, Auditorio Banamex, Monterrey, Mexico 27.02.2014 – 02.03.2014.
In 2014 – Kerry Ellis announces more “Candlelight Concerts” scheduled for March/April 2014 in Europe.
In 2014 – ABC News and American media reported that Queen + Adam Lambert had announced a press conference for 6 March 2014 at Madison Square Garden, New York City. It was assumed that US tour dates for summer 2014 would be announced by Queen + Adam Lambert at the event.
In 2015 – Queen + Adam Lambert played Sheffield Motorpoint Arena, Sheffield, UK.

Adam and Brian - Sheffield
Adam and Brian – Sheffield

In 2016 – Brian May & Kerry Ellis – One Voice The Tour, Gran Teatro Palazzetto c / o Palabam, Mantova, Italy.
In 2018 – Queen + Adam Lambert Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, Australia.