On This Day in Queen History – 28 July

 

In 1973 – Brian May and Freddie Mercury Melody Maker interview published,
which said they were about to start recording next album, with theme of good versus evil.

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In 1982 – Queen played Madison Square Garden, New York, New York, USA, also met fans/signed records at Crazy Eddie’s record store, NY.

Queen at Crazy Eddie's
Queen at Crazy Eddie’s

Gordon Giltrap Music From The Small Screen

In 1986 – Freddie Mercury video EP entered UK video chart at No 1.
In 1989 – Roger Taylor’s 40th birthday party at his home in Surrey with 1,000 guests – theme was” School Days” everyone dressed up. Four powerful searchlights beamed into the night sky, visible 25 miles away, and thought to be UFOs.
In 1993 – Brian played guitar for Gordon Giltrap on track “Heartsong” at Redditch Studios, UK. This is a remake of Heartsong originally recorded by Giltrap in 1977. Also features Neil Murray, Midge Ure, Steve Howe and Rick Wakeman. Recorded in 1993 and released on Giltrap’s album ‘Music From The Small Screen’ in 1995.  AUDIO CD | DOWNLOAD
In 1994 – Roger Taylor played at Gosport Summer Festival, Walpole Park, Gosport, UK (start of Happiness? tour.
In 2010 – On book tour in the USA: Brian May interview at NPR Radio for Fresh Air with Terry Gross, later at KLOS Radio with Cynthia Fox. LA, USA.

Brian May on Fresh Air with Terry Gross NPR interview 28 July 2010 broadcast 3 Aug 2010
https://youtu.be/J_z-szEjuzc

In 2011 – “Queen 2011 Digital Remaster Re – issues nominated for the “Classic Rock ‘n’ Roll Honour Awards 2011”.
In 2012 – Brian May spoke at the 28th NSA 3D CON, Hilton Hotel, Costa Mesa, USA, presenting his “Brief History Of 3-D”. This was preceded by a book signing.
In 2013 – The Mail On Sunday carried an article on the publication of Freddie Mercury / Michael Jackson / Queen songs, with interview excerpts and commentary by Brian May and Roger Taylor.
In 2013 – Wales Online reported Roger Taylor’s participation in a new album by Jayce Lewis, playing drums on the track ‘Wrath’, which was to be released on “Nemesis” album. Recording session was in Roger Taylor’s Surrey studio.
In 2014 – Q+AL wrap the North America and Canada Tour at the Air Canada Centre, Toronto.

Brian and Adam Toronto 28 July 2014
Brian and Adam Toronto 28 July 2014
Queen wrap tour Air Canada, Toronto
Queen wrap tour Air Canada, Toronto

In 2017 – Queen + Adam Lambert played Barclays Center, New York, New York, USA.
In 2018 – Brian May + Roger Taylor appearance in Roger’s garden, Puttenham, UK, for wedding of Felix Taylor [eldest son of Roger] to Jo. Brian did get up “with the girls and boys”…. played Rock ‘n’ Roll, Twist and Shout, and All Right Now. MORE HERE
In 2019 – Queen + Adam Lambert played  Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, Canada.