On This Day in Queen History – 9 May

In 1970 – Smile played Imperial College, London, UK.
In 1974 – Queen played the Uris Theatre, New York, New York, USA.
In 1982 – Queen played Carl-Diem Halle, Würzburg, Germany.
In 1985 – Queen played the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan.
In 1996 – Queen premiere Cannes Film Festival Star Theatre, Cannes, France, Made In Heaven: The Films, Brian May, Roger Taylor, Debbie Leng and Jim Beach attended.

'Heaven For Everyone'
‘Heaven For Everyone’

In 2002 – Brian, Roger and Ben Elton interviewed on Nicky Campbell programme on BBC Radio 5. Later Brian on Richard Madeley & Judy Finnigan chat show, Channel 4 TV, UK.

 

Brian - Richard & Judy Show
Brian – Richard & Judy Show
Brian - Richard & Judy Show
Brian – Richard & Judy Show
Brian presented with Star Wars Figures
Brian presented with Star Wars Figures

In 2005 – Queen + Paul Rodgers played Hallam Stadium, Sheffield, UK.

Brian May - Sheffield 9 May 2005 © Jen Tunney
Brian May – Sheffield 9 May 2005 © Jen Tunney

In 2006 – “We Will Rock You – The Musical” opened Johannesburg Civic Mandela Theatre, Johannesburg, South Africa.
In 2011 – Brian May and Kerry Ellis played Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK and interviewed on The Paul Franks Show, prior to their concert.

Brian May Kerry Ellis with Paul Franks 9 May 2011
https://youtu.be/ZK-vifdKlCs

In 2012 – News of the Freddie Mercury Biopic: Graham King (“Hugo”) and Tim Headington were working together with Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal’s Tribeca Prods, and Queen Films of the still unpublished movie.
In 2014 – Press release announcing the 2014 UK Tour of The Queen Extravaganza for Sept 2014 – 14 shows starting 05.09.2014 in Reading.
In 2015 – Final show “Return To The Forbidden Planet – 25th Anniversary Tour” Manchester Palace Theatre – Brian May in role of “Dr. Rockit” on video screen.

Brian May as Dr Rockit
Brian May as Dr Rockit

In 2016 – Buyers of tickets for Queen + Adam Lambert Life Festival Oswiecim, Poland 19.06.2016 had chance to win a Meet & Greet with the band.
In 2016 – Screening of newly restored 4K version of Russell Mulcahy “Highlander” movie announced for Edinburgh International Film Festival, in “Cineworld” Fountain Park for 18 June 2016.