On This Day in Queen History – 9 August

In 1971 – Queen played Driftwood Spars, St Agnes, UK.
In 1973 – Queen filmed a video for ‘Liar’, Brewer Street Studios directed by Bruce Gowers. [The song also contains a bass solo performed by Deacon, the most substantial solo he ever performed live. [Wikipedia]

Freddie Mercury - Liar video
Freddie Mercury – Liar video

In 1980 – Queen played The Reunion, Dallas, Texas, USA, and filmed the video for ‘Another One Bites The Dust’.
In 1982 – Queen played Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA.
In 1982 – Queen released Back Chat (remix) b/w Staying Power (UK)

Freddie and John Back Chat

In 1986 – Queen played Knebworth Park, Stevenage, UK, last ever show with Freddie; Status Quo in support.

Knebworth

Queen – Knebworth Documentary
https://youtu.be/5OUY_2WQQiw

Knebworth poster

Knebworth Helicopter

In 2000 – The film “Furia” with soundtrack written by Brian May, released in France.
In 2011 – Queen supported the campaign “Save The Children” by Bob Marley. The income of the published download 1973 track ” High Tide Or Low Tide ” by Bob Marley & The Wailer ” was to benefit the children in Africa.
In 2011 – Steve Cropper album “Dedicated – A Salute To The 5 Royales” released USA. Brian on ” I Do”.
In 2012 – Sarina Potgieter confirmed the participation of Brian May and Roger Taylor at the closing ceremony of the Olympic Games, Olympic Stadium, London on 12.08.2012.
In 2013 – Sept issue Classic Rock Magazine carried 5-page Roger Taylor interview/article “The Show Must Go On” about his new solo album “Fun On Earth”, to be released that month. Roger revealed the title of his solo Collection: “The Lot”, also due that month and spoke about new Queen activities (Freddie Mercury/Jackson tracks) as well as Adam Lambert and The Cross Reunion. In 2013 – “Ultimate Classic Rock” reported on the “We Will Rock You North American Tour”.
In 2013 – Brian May was “in going-home-from-hospital mode” – SEE SOAPBOX

Bri going home from hospital mode

Queen Magic

In 2013 – The book “Queen Magic: Freddie Mercury Tribute & Brian May Interview” by Jim O`Donnell published as a 56-page paperback and Kindle version of 39 pages in England.

The Poor Man's Picture Gallery

In 2014 – A press release announced talk on “A Poor Man’s Picture Gallery” by Brian May and Denis Pellerin for Cheltenham Literature Festival Tuesday 7 October 2014 6:45PM – 7:45PM, The Salon, Montpellier Gardens, Cheltenham.

In 2014 – Mastering of Kerry Ellis album “Live At The London Palladium” finished. 
In 2014 – N American “We Will Rock You” cast members Ruby Lewis and Justin Crum guest DJ’s on “The Sound’s My Turn” 100.3FM in Los Angeles, USA.
In 2015 – The Taylor Family celebrated “Voodoo On The Bayou”. Roger, Sarina, Rufus, Felix, Tigerlily, Rory, Lola, Deborah Leng and family friends celebrated a party in voodoo style.

Voodoo in the BayouCredit and more photos: http://3taylorsisters.tumblr.com
Credit and more photos: http://3taylorsisters.tumblr.com

In 2019 – Queen + Adam Lambert played United Center, Chigago, IL, USA.