Queen backstage at The Rainbow 1974 – in pictures

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THE GUARDIAN [8 September] – shared these beautiful backstages photos from the Rainbow 1974. [Read more]

Freddie fixing his hair

Freddie Mercury perfects his hair backstage at the Rainbow in 1974.
Photograph: Queen Archive/Virgin

John Deacon and Brian May chill out on sof

John Deacon and Brian May hanging out on a sofa.
Photograph: Queen Archive/Virgin

Freddie getting his makeup doneFreddie gets his makeup done. Photograph: Queen Archive/Virgin

John Deacon and Roger Taylor backstage in dressing gownsJohn Deacon and Roger Taylor backstage in dressing gowns. Photograph: Queen Archive/Virgin

Freddie gears up for performanceThe frontman gears up for the group’s performance. Photograph: Queen Archive/Virgin

Live At The Rainbow - Queen rehearsal

Queen rehearse before the show. Photograph: Queen Archive/Virgin