On This Day in Queen History – 8 November

 In 1974 – Queen played Apollo Theatre, Glasgow, UK.
In 1974 – Sheer Heart Attack released in the UK. 50-YEAR ANNVIVERSARY IN 2024

Sheer Heart Attack

In 1975 – ‘Bohemian Rhapsody ‘entered UK chart at No 47. – 3 weeks later at No 1, where it stayed for an astonishing 9 weeks, winning band’s first Platinum award.
In 1986 – Freddie Mercury records demo version of Platters’ ‘The Great Pretender’, Mike Moran’s home studio.
In 1993 – The Brian May Band played Kosei Nenkin Hall, Osaka, Japan.
In 1998 – Roger Taylor guest appearance Mercedes & McLaren Party with SAS Band, Stuttgart, Germany.
In 1999 – Roger Taylor guest appearance McLaren Party with SAS Band, Stuttgart, Germany.
In 1999 – “Greatest Hits III” released UK. 

Queen Greatest Hits 3

In 2008 – Queen + Paul Rodgers played Wembley Arena, London. Released to DL “We Will Rock You (Live – 08/11)”, “We Are The Champions + God Save The Queen (Live 08/11/08)”.
In 2010 – Queen signs with Universal Music Group to handle catalogue outside USA.
In 2011 – Release of hardcover book “40 Years Of Queen” in North America. USA Edition | UK Edition

40 Years of Queen - back of box
40 Years of Queen – back of box

In 2012 – Brian May popped into BBC R2 studios to chat to veteran DJ, Johnnie Walker for ‘Sounds of the ’70s’ broadcast Sunday 11 Nov 2012).


Brian May Sounds of the ’70s with Johnnie Walker BBC R2 – recorded 8 Nov 2012 / broadcast 11 Nov 2012
https://youtu.be/rsNXSB4cGVs

Johnnie Walker and Brian May 8 Nov 2012
Johnnie Walker and Brian May 8 Nov 2012

In 2012 – Brian May and Ben Elton appeared on ITV on “Loose Women” programme.


Brian May Loose Women 8 November 2012
https://youtu.be/eUMdkyRTg-8

Brian May on ITV Loose Women
Brian May on Loose Women – ITV

In 2013 – Queen Extravaganza, Assembly Hall, Worthing, UK.
In 2013 – 11/08/2013 or 11/11/2013 (UK): The new solo album by Roger Taylor “Fun On Earth” is published by Virgin/EMI Records – and Limited Collector’s Edition Deluxe Box Set “The Lot” by Roger Taylor released.
In 2014 – “Queen Vs Michael Jackson” was the theme this week for the UK The X-Factor talent show.
In 2015 – Roger and Sarina Taylor attended the “9th Annual International Film Festival of Wales” at the premiere of the “Solitary” film at Gywn Hall, Neath, in Wales.
In 2017 – Queen + Adam Lambert played the Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria.