On This Day in Queen History – 29 April

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TODAY
Congratulations to the wonderful, irrepressible
ANITA DOBSON
(aka Lady May)

Anita Dobson takes a bow - Annie Musical, Storyhouse, Chester 25 March 2019 © Jen Tunney
Anita Dobson takes a bow – Annie Musical, Storyhouse, Chester 25 March 2019 © Jen TunneyChester 25 March 2019

The Game DVD-AIn 1949 – Anita Dobson born in Stepney, London.
In 1966 – John Deacon’s band, The Opposition name change to the New Opposition, which they unveiled at Enderby Co-Op Hall, Enderby, Leicester (date recorded in diary by Richard Young).
In 1967 – The Reaction played the Penmare Hotel, Hayle, UK.
In 1974 – “Queen II” album shot up to No 5 in the UK charts In 1975 – Queen played Yamaha Tsumagoi Hall, Shizuoka, Japan.
In 1978 – Brian and Roger crossed into East Berlin at Checkpoint Charlie. During this visit Roger spotted a spiral design painted on The Berlin wall, inspiring the cover of “Jazz” album.
In 1982 – Queen played their 2nd show at Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany.
In 1985 : Freddie Mercury released Mr Bad Guy album (UK/Europe).
In 1985 – Queen played the Entertainments Centre, Sydney, Australia.
In 1994 – Roger Taylor guest appearance at Mick Ronson Tribute Concert Hammersmith Apollo, London, UK (played A Kind Of Magic).
In 1998 – Brian May “Cash For Questions” – Q Magazine answered in living room of his house, Windlesham, Surrey. Quote: “Sometimes I wish I had a paper bag over my head…” Brian May MORE HERE.

Brian May - Cash For Questions
Brian May – Cash For Questions

In 2003 – “The Game” DVD-A released by DTS Entertainment.
In 2003 – Roger Taylor guest appearance with SAS Band, Eric Singer and Neil Murray (as Spike Edney’s final guest) for Session TV show, Riverside Studios, London, UK.
In 2010 – Brian May (and pals) said “Bollocks to the Economy!!) in a video on BrianMayCom Youtube Channel.

Bollocks to the Economy!!
https://youtu.be/Eef8SSGOsuM

In 2011 – Brian and Kerry took a day off from tour rehearsals to watch Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Wedding.
In 2014 – Brian May attended the unveiling of Sgt Pepper-style mural by Peter Blake at the Royal Albert Hall. READ MORE: ALBERT HALL GETS A SGT PEPPER LOOK

Peter Blake mural