On This Day in Queen History – 30 December

In 1981 – Queen awarded Platinum for “Greatest Hits” US sales.
In 2001 – “Best Air Guitar Album In The World Ever!” climbs to No 6 (Wk 8) in UK Compilation Album Chart (in top 3 highest sellers of Top 6) and goes Platinum (300K SOLD).


Best Air Guitar Album In The World Ever! (released 5 Nov 2001)
https://youtu.be/BMEnJdID3sM

In 2006 – 15 Queen songs feature in Virgin Radio’s All Time Top 500, voted by listeners. I
n 2009 – Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody voted No1 for the 10th out of 11 years by listeners in Dutch Radio 2 Top 2000.
In 2011: ABC Radio News published a recent interview with Roger Taylor, where he announces that the solo album he had been working on for 4 years he wished to complete in 2012.
In 2012: “Flash Gordon” movie on “ITV4 HD”.
In 2013 – Brian went for a further scan relating to cancer scare. News reports appear widely including “Independent”, “Classic Rock”, “Daily Mail”, “Daily Express” and “NewsOrf.at”  READ HERE
In 2013: Brian wrote on Soapbox to thank fans for “amazing messages”, also talking about working with Kerry Ellis on artwork for “Live In Montreux” DVD and “our programme for the tour [The Candlelight Concerts] in February. Good stuff.” SEE HERE

Brian May and Kerry Ellis Live In Montreux front cover

In 2014 – Brian May wrote ‘Rockin Westminster’…. READ HERE
In 2014 – Queen + Adam Lambert rehearse the complete New Year’s Eve set in Westminster Central Hall.

Bri Westminster Hall selfie