On This Day in Queen History – 31 May

In 1969 – Smile played Whisky A Go Go, London, UK.
In 1977 – Queen played the Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, UK.
In 1984 – Freddie Mercury recorded early versions of ‘Made In Heaven’ and ‘Foolin’ Around’, Musicland Studios, Germany.
In 1991 – Brian May on the “Innuendo radio tour”, Dallas, Texas, USA, played Brighton Rock and Stone Cold Crazy solos.
In 1993 – Brian May Band played Franken Stadion, Nuremberg, Germany, supporting Elton John.
In 1998 – Brian May on “Gute Nacht Gottschalk” WDR TV show, Cologne, Germany, with Rick Parfitt from Status Quo.
In 2002 – Queen awarded Silver and Gold for the Platinum Collection UK sales.
In 2003 – Brian travelled to the Isle of Skye, Scotland, to view the Solar Eclipse.
In 2006 – Brian May, Roger Taylor and Paul Rodgers appeared on VH1 Rock Honors (25 May) TV Special televised 31 May.

Brian May and Paul Rodgers

Singles Collection Vol 3

In 2010 – Queen released “The Singles Collection Vol 3” boxed set, original UK and US singles recreated on CD, covering 1984-1989.Amazon and other good CD outlets: The Singles Collection Vol.3.
In 2011 – Queen manager Jim Beach interview on Belgian TV show “Villa Vanthilt”, announces the Freddie Mercury / Queen movie with Sacha Baron Cohen for 2013.

Jim Beach on Belgian TV
Jim Beach on Belgian TV

In 2011 – Brian May appeared at WWRY Musical 9th Anniversary, Dominion Theatre, London, UK.

We Will Rock You 9th Anniversary – 31 May 2011
https://youtu.be/tcjFNjZ1sd8

In 2013 – BBC News report on eve of a Badger cull.

“Badger Cull” BBC News 6pm 31 May 2013
https://youtu.be/cbwqMF8mGFg

In 2013 – Brian May on BBC Radio 5 Breakfast, with Nicky Campbell and David Heath MP for Somerton and Frome / Minister for DEFRA.

Brian May BBC R5 Live with Nicky Campbell and David Heath 31 05 2013
– https://youtu.be/T61IHgGobxY

In 2013 – The Freddie Mercury documentary “The Great Pretender” produced by Rhys Thomas, won the Rose d’Or – A Euro Vision Award in the Arts category.
In 2014 – Brian May and Roger Taylor attended WWRY Musical, Dominion Theatre, London, UK – final show. Adam Lambert in audience.

WWRY final night - Dominion theatre front from across road © Jen Tunney 2014
WWRY final night – Dominion theatre front from across road © Jen Tunney 2014
Adam Lambert arrives at We Will Rock You final night
Adam Lambert arrives at We Will Rock You final night

In 2015 – Brian May & Kerry Ellis flew to Verona – where they rehearsed and did a soundcheck.

Brian Soundcheck, Verona
Brian Soundcheck, Verona

In 2015 – “Brian May – Guitar Greats” documentary with Brian May’s Portrait of Alexis Korner transmitted on BBC Radio 6, programme first broadcast 1983.
In 2016 – Brian May and Anita Dobson attended the UK gala premiere of the new comedy film “Breaking The Bank” at the Empire Cinema, London.
In 2016 – Photographer and film Director, Jotaeme, published a professionally filmed video trailer of Queen + Adam Lambert concert, Sao Paulo, Brazil 16.09.2015. In the 3.58 minutes long video clips from One Vision / Another One Bites The Dust / Don’t Stop Me Now / I Want To Break Free / Ghost Town are shown.
In 2017 – Brian May gave an interview to Cynthia Fox for “100.3 The Sound” about “Queen In 3-D “.
In 2022 – Queen + Adam Lambert played the Arena, Manchester, UK.