On This Day in Queen History – 27 June

In 1970 – First concert performed under the “Queen” name, City Hall, Truro, UK (Mike Grose on bass) – billed as Smile, having been booked much earlier by Roger’s mother. Set list included “Stone Cold Crazy” and “Son and Daughter” – charity event for the Red Cross.

Early Queen
Early Queen

In 1980 – Queen rehearsing for The Game tour in LA, California, USA.
In 1993 – The Brian May Band played Kisstadion, Budapest, Hungary – last show of European tour.

Brian May Band - BTTL Tour Kisstadion, Budapest 27/06/1993
Brian May Band – BTTL Tour Kisstadion, Budapest 27/06/1993

In 1999 – Roger Taylor played charity gig for SCREAM at the Café De Paris, London, with Jimmy Page, Steve Tyler, Joe Perry, The Stereophonics and the Black Crowes.
In 2008 – Queen + Paul Rodgers performed at Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday concert, Hyde Park, London, UK: “One Vision”, “The Show Must Go On”, “Tie Your Mother Down”, “We Will Rock You”, “We Are The Champions and “All Right Now”. Brian accompanied Andrea Corr on acoustic “Is This The World We Created?”

Brian and Roger
Brian May of Queen performs concert in honour of Nelson Mandela’s 90th birthday in London.

In 2009 – Hollywood Records released “Queen + Paul Rodgers Live In Ukraine” CD & DVD (USA). Queen Paul Rodgers Live In Ukraine

Q+PR Live In Ukraine CD+DVD
Q+PR Live In Ukraine CD+DVD

In 2009 – Brian May joined Cliff Richard, Brian Bennett & Mo Foster to record two new versions of “Move It” track single Abbey Road, London. MOVE IT: SINGLE.

Deep Cuts 2
Deep Cuts 2
Deep Cuts 2 - back cover
Deep Cuts 2 – back cover

Queen Platinum Collection
In 2011 – Queen released as part of 40th Anniversary series, “Deep Cuts Vol 2 (1977-1982)“, and Deluxe re-releases of “News of the World”, “Jazz”, “The Game”, “Flash Gordon” and “Hot Space” albums. Also re-released “The Platinum Collection [2011 Remaster]” 3-CD set.
In 2012 – Queen flew to Moscow, Russia, ready for concert dates with Adam Lambert.
In 2017 –  Queen + Adam Lambert played the Hollywood Bowl, LA.
In 
2018 – Queen + Adam Lambert played Rotterdam Ahoy, The Netherlands.