On This Day in Queen History – 9 April

Lola Daisy May Leng Taylor
Lola Daisy May Leng Taylor

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LOLA DAISY MAY LENG TAYLOR

In 1973 – Queen played their show at The Marquee Club, London, UK.
In 1974 – Queen II released USA (reached just 49 in charts).
In 1982 – Queen played the Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden. On their European tour from April 9th to May 21st, Queen were supported by Bow Wow Wow.
In 1985 – Freddie Mercury released solo single, ‘I Was Born To Love You’, from forthcoming “Mr Bad Guy” album. The 12″ release with extended version and “Stop All The Fighting” B-side.

Freddie - I Was Born To Love You video
Freddie – I Was Born To Love You video

In 1986 – Dave Clark’s “Time” musical premiered at the Dominion Theatre, London, starring Cliff Richard and Sir Laurence Olivier.
In 1986 – John Deacon was asked to record a song for upcoming film, “Biggles”. He formed The Immortals with Robert Ahwai and Lenny Zakatek.
In 1987 – Freddie Mercury and Mike Moran recorded ‘How Can I Go On’ early experimental version, Town House Studios, London. See Solo Collection ‘How Can I Go On (Alternative Piano Version)’.
In 2000 – Lola Daisy May Leng Taylor born to Debbie Leng and Roger Taylor.
In 2012 – In a newly compiled record chart, presented on BBC Radio 2, “Greatest Hits” again the “Best-Selling Album Of All Time” with Greatest Hits II” in 10th Place.
In 2012 – Strat Pack Concert [50th Anniversary Of The Fender Stratocaster] ft on Sky Arts.

Albert Lee and Brian - Stratpack
Albert Lee and Brian – Stratpack

In 2013 – Artwork for “Diableries – Stereoscopic Adventures In Hell” complete and delivered for printing.
In 2013 – Opening night of We Will Rock You Musical, Essen Colosseum announced for 11 April.
In 2013 – We Will Rock You Musical, Heineken Music Hall, Amsterdam opened – ran to 12 April.
In 2013 – Presentation of the Diableries Book to Carlton in-house, Groucho Club, London.

Brian May presenting Diableries to Carlton
Brian May presenting Diableries to Carlton

In 2014 – ‘One Night In Hell’ short by Brian May, screened at Athens Film Festival.
In 2014 – Brian May visited the London Book Fair, Earls Court, London.

Queen legend Dr Brian May live at LBF15
https://youtu.be/4utAqCVZk8s

In 2014 – “Mayday – Brian Calling” interview with Brian May on animal welfare by Steve Micklewright published “Times Of Malta” newspaper. READ ARTICLE
In 2015 – Official ticket sales began for “Rock In Rio”, with Queen + Adam Lambert concert 18 September selling out within a few minutes.
In 2015 – Press Release, announcing Brian May and Kerry Ellis single ‘One Voice’ was to be released as download 13 April.
In 2016 – Planet Rock’s Liz Barnes interview with Roger Taylor, hinting at new Queen + Adam Lambert songs.
In 2016 – An update of “Queen On Air: Interview Clips” features “Queen On Air Interview – Roger Taylor with Andy Peebles (1986)”.
In 2016 – The Austrian TV magazine “TV-Media” reported status of Freddie Mercury biopic with Rami Malek -“Bohemian Rhapsody has a face”.
In 2016: The Queen Extravaganza – A Night At The Opera UK Tour 2016 played Sheffield City Hall. In 2017 – Queen + Adam Lambert – Europe & UK Tour
In 2017: Travel Day in Bologna.
In 2017 – Brian May appeared live at BBC Studios, London (The Michael Ball Show).
In 2017 – Rufus Taylor nominated for Best British Rock Drummer by BestBritRock.