On This Day in Queen History – 30 October

In 1970 – Queen played College of Technology, St Helens, UK.
In 1974 – Queen played the Palace Theatre, Manchester, UK, to kick off Sheer Heart Attack tour, with a new light system and Brian’s ‘God Save The Queen’ played from tape.

Queen Manchester Palace Theatre 1974
Queen Manchester Palace Theatre 1974

In 1992 – Brian May was keynote speaker at the CMJ Convention, New York City, New York, USA – wished “Happy Halloween”.


Brian May wishes CMJ Convention NY, A Happy Halloween 30101992
https://youtu.be/j0JSRX47LDI

In 1998 – The Brian May Band played City Hall, Newcastle, UK.
In 1995 – Queen released QUEEN 21 (Part 2 of 2) “Heaven For Everyone”, “Keep Yourself Alive”, “Seven Seas Of Rhye”, “Killer Queen”.

Heaven For Everyone Pt 2

In 2000 – “Freddie Mercury – The Video Collection” VHS and DVD  released UK.

Freddie Mercury Video Collection  VHS
In 2001 – “We Will Rock You” DVD – footage of 1981 Montreal Forum concert released by Pioneer Video, commentary by director, Saul Swimmer (USA).
In 200  – Brian May played guest spot WWRY Musical, Dominion,London.
In 2005 – Queen + Paul Rodgers played Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan [2nd show].
In 2008 – Queen+Paul Rpodgers arrived in Prague, Czech Republic.
In 2013 – Brian May, Paula Fleming and Denis Pellerin gave a talk at Diableries Launch and book signing at the British Library Conference Centre, London.

Brian May: “Diableries” Book Launch Clip, British Library – 30/10/2013 [clip]
https://youtu.be/fflf-qMmm1A

British Library Diableries talk - first screen 30 Oct 2013
British Library “Diableries” talk – first screen. 30 Oct 2013

Brian and skeletons