On This Day in Queen History – 28 June

In 1967 – Brian May and 1984’s Dave Dilloway, drafted in to play bass, joined The Left-Handed Marriage for their Abbey Road session. READ MORE HERE

Brian May - Left-Handed Marriage
Brian May – Left-Handed Marriage

In 1969 – Smile played PJ’s Club, Truro, UK
In 1980 – Queen were rehearsing for The Game tour in LA, California, USA.
In 1984 – Queen received a Silver Clef from Nordoff-Robbins Foundation for Outstanding Contribution to British Music at Music Therapy Awards Dinner.
In 1986 – Queen played the Olympiahalle, Munich, Germany.
In 1989 – Queen released Breakthru single (USA).
In 1989 – Brian May featured on guitar on Living In A Box on track ‘Blow The House Down’, “Gatecrashing” album released today. 

Blow The House Down - by Living In A Box
In 1991 – Brian May attended a Yes concert, Wembley Arena, London, UK.
In 1992 – Brian May appeared on stage with Elton John, Wembley Stadium, London, UK.
In 1992 – A special dinner held in honour of Freddie Mercury with a performance of Verdi’s “Il Travatore” (one of Freddie’s favourite operas). Montserrat Caballe was guest of honour -Whitehall, London.
In 1996 – Brian May attended an AC/DC concert Wembley Arena, London, UK.
In 1996 – Brian May wrote a letter for the Summer Queen Fan Club magazine that he had finished work on “The Adventures Of Pinocchio” film, and was collecting tracks from recent projects for his next solo album, such as “All The Way From Memphis”, delivered for Mott The Hoople tribute album, “Moth Poet Hotel“.
In 1999 – Brian May wrote letter for Summer 1999 Fan Club magazine that he, Roger Taylor, John Deacon & Jim Beach had had a few Queen business meetings. He announced the forthcoming GH III collection and a “secret” project with Roger (“Under Pressure” Rah Mix).
In 2000 – Queen released “in Vision” in Japan.

In Vision - Japan 2000 - front

In Vision - Japan 2000 - back

In 2011 – A press release announced that Brian May and Kerry Ellis would attend the “Anthems band” on 03/07/2011 at 2011 Goodwood Festival of Speed and as a musical tribute to the centenary of the American Indy 500 motor Race to perform ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’. Roger Taylor will sit at the festival’s jury for evaluation of rare cars at the Cartier ‘ Style et Luxe’.
In 2011 – Brian May interview for Absolute Radio”.
In 2011 – Cover artwork of the book “Queen Unseen” by Peter “Ratty” Hince published.
In 2012 – Brian May  TV interview for Moscow24 and a radio interview for Avtoradio, in Moscow and Adam Lambert an interview for The Moscow News on the upcoming Queen + Adam Lambert Moscow concert.

Brian May in Red Square
Brian May in Red Square

In 2013 – Brian May and Kerry Ellis played Malvern Theatres, Malvern, UK.

Brian May in Malvern
Brian May in Malvern

In 2014 – BBC Four announced a 60-minute documentary, “The Joy Of The Guitar Riff”, featuring Brian May, Tony Iommi et al.
In 2014 – Queen + Adam Lambert played the Rogers Arena, Vancouver, Canada.

Adam Lambert, Brian May. Roger Taylor, Vancouver 28 June 2014
Adam Lambert, Brian May. Roger Taylor, Vancouver 28 June 2014

In 2015 – Roger and Sarina Taylor were guests at the “Goodwood Festival of Speed”, Chichester, UK.
In 2015 – Yes bassist Chris Squire died. Brian May wrote a personal obituary on his website. READ HERE
In 2017 – Queen + Adam Lambert “VR The Champions” global release on Universal Music Group VRTGO VR Platform – first Live Concert Virtual Reality Experience, filmed in full 360 degree 3-D, Palau Sant Jordi, Barcelona 22.05.2016. Included Radio GaGa, We Will Rock You, We Are The Champions. The VR movie by Miracle Productions and Eagle Rock Films directed by Jannicke Mikkelsen. A free 30-second trailer, could be viewed with or without VR headsets, and to be released for promotion. MORE on VR The Champions HERE.
VR THE CHAMPIONS
In 2022 – Queen + Adam Lambert played Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland.