REMINDERS:

In 1967 - The Opposition played the Antiquity Club, Churchgate, UK.
In 1967 - The Reaction played the Town Hall, Wadebridge, UK.
In 1975 - Freddie visited another throat specialist in Washington and told he had a swelling in the throat (not nodes) and instructed to rest voice completely. A Pittsburgh show cancelled.
In 1977 - Queen played Moody Coliseum, Dallas, Texas, USA.
In 1979 - Queen played Les Arenes, Poitiers, France.
In 1985 - John Deacon and keyboard player Henry Crallan (Kevin Ayers Band) opened Milo Studios, London.
In 1985 - Brian had own programme on Capitol Radio. Played his favourite tracks.
In 1991 - The Cross started work on 3rd album “Blue Rock”, Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios, Bath, UK.
In 1993 - Brian May Band played Jefferson Civic Centre Coliseum, Birmingham, Alabama, USA, as support to Guns N' Roses.
In 2003 - Brian and Roger attended a press conference at the Calderon Theatre, Madrid, Spain, for Spanish WWRY Musical opening 1 October - later conducted interviews with Spanish press and TV.

In 2004 - Brian May and Roger Taylor met with fans in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia. They ate in the Mario restaurant for three hours, plus shopping in the evening at GUM shopping centre. Later ate at Bagration.
In 2010 - Brian May took up new guitars in the studio for a new version of "We Will Rock You". The mix of the original version and the new orchestra described by "E.S. Posthumus" for the XLIV Super Bowl of the National Football League on 07.02.2010.
In 2011 - Queen Stormtroopers in Stilettos featured on BBC The One Show. Twenty thousand visitors attended during the two weeks of the exhibition and donated £5,000 for "The Mercury Phoenix Trust".

Queen Stormtroopers In Stilettos - The One Show 25 Feb 2011
- https://youtu.be/5aeVA-j_3sg

In 2011 - Brian May was in Cardiff to participate in badger debate and vote for Wales.
In 2011 - The exhibition "Stormtroopers In Stilettos: Queen - The Early Years" opened to the public, Old Truman Brewery in London's East End - showing until 12.03.2011.
In 2011 - The wax figure of Freddie Mercury was exhibited in the "Madame Tussaud's" in Berlin for 3 months, a copy of the London Madame Tussaud's figure.
In 2012 - Brian May rehearsed with Dappy and his band for a live performances to take place 27.02.2012 at BBC Radio 1 Studios.
In 2013 - In a press release, Brian May & Kerry Ellis announced the launch of Tiger Tracks, to take place at St Pancras International Station, London, on 1 March 2013. With the slogan "The Clock Is Ticking - Help Save Wild Tigers", the event organized by "Save Wild Tigers".
In 2013 - Brian May's interview with Sean Syles, Radio Merseyside, was broadcast - also an interview with Brian May about the badger problem was to be broadcast on the "Bernie Keith Show", BBC Radio Northampton.

Brian May talks to Sean Styles Radio Merseyside 25 Feb 2013 (recorded 21 Feb)
- https://youtu.be/SPE8Z94nF2I

In 2014 - Brian May and Kerry Ellis played Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, UK.

Kerry and Brian, Eastbourne 2014 by Terry Brisco

In 2014 - To celebrate "Record Store Day 2014" on April 19, 2014, a special gold-plated snare drum signed by Roger Taylor was to be raffled by DW Drums and Eagle Rock Entertainment in the USA.
In 2014 - "Classic Rock" magazine issued a teaser of current interviews with Brian May and Roger Taylor of the special "Queen II - The Making Of A Masterpiece", for the April 2014 issue.
In 2014 - Brian May & Kerry Ellis posed with T-shirts, promoting "Rock Against Cancer" charity event, scheduled for 31 May 2014, Kings Arms, All Cannings.
In 2015 - Queen + Adam Lambert visited the famous "Le Crazy Horse de Paris" in Paris.
In 2016 - Brian May & Kerry Ellis, Teatro Degli Arcimboldi, Milan, Italy - also on sale the first signed Mini May Red Special Guitars at the show Merchandise Stand, also to be sold at the subsequent concerts.
In 2016 - Announced that Freddie Mercury was to be honoured with a "Blue Plaque" at his former house, Feltham, West London. The award was to be unveiled later in the year.

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**Mon 25 Feb 19**
PRESS RELEASE: PRODUCED BY ROGER TAYLOR AND BRIAN MAY,
FINALLY IN BRAZIL THE QUEEN EXTRAVAGANZA
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After the resounding success of its recent world tour, the Queen Extravaganza finally arrives in Brazil, a spectacular show created by Queen’s bandmates and original members - iconic drummer Roger Taylor and legendary guitarist Brian May - to bring the glorious music and live experience of the legendary rock band, Queen.

"Queen Extravaganza is a show specially designed to allow new fans, along with past fans, to celebrate Queen's music at a breathtaking event, Taylor says. "It's very spectacular, it's very visual, there will be some shocks and some tremendous surprises. It will be a celebration of rock in the Royal tradition."

The Band will perform on May 25 in Curitiba at the Teatro Guaira, May 28 in Porto Alegre at the Araújo Viana Auditorium, on May 30 in São Paulo at the Espaço das Américas and on May 31 and June 1 at Rio de Janeiro’s Municipal Theater. In addition to Taylor and May, the show also has one more help, the long-time keyboardist Queen Spike Edney, who oversees the musical direction despite not being on tour with the band. The show was designed by Queen's creative team, Ric Lipson of Stufish and lighting designer Rob Sinclair. The 90-minute show features more than 20 Queen classics inspired by the band's greatest hits, including “Bohemian Rhapsody," "Another One Bites the Dust," "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "Under Pressure," "We Will Rock You "We Are the Champions," "Kind of Magic," "Radio Ga Ga," "Somebody to Love," and "Killer Queen" as well as other fan favorites. Brian May says: “Fans of Queen !!! This may be your only chance to see ALL Queen's greatest hits performed immaculately - LIVE !! " The band consists of musicians, hand-picked by Roger & Brian. "These guys are incredibly talented, with their perfect recreation of our songs,"says Roger Taylor

Vocals: Alirio Netto (Brazil)
Alírio Netto joined the Queen Extravaganza in 2018. In the studio or on stage, his powerful voice impressed Roger and Brian when he performed as Galileo in the Brazilian production of the musical We Will Rock You in 2016. In his resume, Alírio boasts such awards as for his role as Judas in the musical Jesus Christ Superstar, as well as numerous accolades from the public and critics as a vocalist.

"Alírio is not only a superlative singer, but he is a great showman who presents our songs with tremendous talent,"says Roger Taylor Drummer: Tyler Warren (USA) Tyler is the musical director during the tour, ensuring that the band is always in tune, simultaneously working as percussionist on tour with Queen + Adam Lambert. Bassist: François-Olivier Doyon (Canada) François has been with the Queen Extravaganza since the first auditions in 2011 when he topped hundreds of candidates to win a role in the band. Guitarist: Brian Gresh (USA) Brian was part of Queen Extravaganza's first lineup after impressing jurors and being chosen from hundreds of musicians as a guitarist. He returns to the band whenever his schedule allows. Keyboards: Darren Reeves (UK) Darren has been keyboardist for Queen Extravaganza since 2015 and was keyboardist for the London version of the show We Will Rock You.

May 25, 2019 - Curitiba, Brazil - Teatro Guaira - On Sale February 27th @ www.poladian.com.br.

May 28, 2019 - Porto Alegre, Brazil Auditorio Araujo Viana - On Sale February 27th @ www.poladian.com.br.

May 30, 2019 - Sao Paulo, Brazil - Espaco das Americas - On Sale February 28th @ www.poladian.com.br.

May 31, 2019 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Teatro Municipal - On Sale TBC

Jun 01, 2019 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil Teatro Municipal - On Sale TBC

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***Mon 25 Feb 98**
TWO-HOUR DOCUMENTARY “THE SHOW MUST GO ON:
THE QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT STORY’ AIRS 29 APRIL
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Two-hour Documentary 'The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story' Airs Monday, April 29 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET) on ABC

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Miracle Productions

On the heels of Queen and Adam Lambert’s show-stopping opening performance at the Oscars on Sunday, February 24, Lincoln Square Productions has acquired the U.S. television rights to a documentary from Miracle Productions on the iconic band and their new regular frontman, Adam Lambert. Produced by Jim Beach and acclaimed writer and filmmaker Simon Lupton, “The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story” airs MONDAY, APRIL 29 (8:00 – 10:00 p.m. ET) on the ABC Television Network, prior to Queen and Lambert’s already sold-out July/August 2019 U.S. “Rhapsody” tour.

With rare concert footage and exclusive, revealing portraits of the band members off-stage, “The Show Must Go On” chronicles Queen and Lambert’s incredible journey since they first shared the stage together on “American Idol” in 2009. From his humble beginnings and meteoric rise on reality TV to now standing center stage as lead singer of Queen + Adam Lambert, the documentary features brand new interviews with Lambert, his parents Leila and Eber and Queen founding members Brian May and Roger Taylor, as well as “American Idol” judge Simon Cowell, Golden Globe (and Oscar) winner for Best Actor, “Bohemian Rhapsody”’s Rami Malek and Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins.

Queen remain vanguards of rock in the 21st century. They scored their first #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980 and soared through that decade performing in stadiums, including their landmark 1985 performance at Live Aid which was seen by 3 billion people worldwide. Freddie Mercury died of AIDS in 1991 and a star-studded tribute concert the following year was thought to be the conclusion of Queen live.

“The Show Must Go On” simultaneously follows the ensuing 27 years. Lambert, starting at the age of 10, is beginning to come of age, discovers his love of music and finds a voice of his own while, across the pond, the surviving members of Queen see their songs remain staples with DJ’s, in clubs, in theatres around the globe with their hit musical “We Will Rock You” and in movies. Lambert and Queen intersected in spectacular fashion when Lambert first performs with the band, singing “We Are the Champions” as one of only two finalists on Season 8 of “American Idol.” The public reaction was remarkable and first seeded the idea that perhaps Lambert might become a permanent fixture in the Queen family. In 2012 Queen + Adam Lambert was born. To date Queen + Adam Lambert have performed together in nearly 200 sold-out shows in arenas and stadiums across the world. “The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story” is produced by Simon Lupton and Jim Beach for Miracle Productions and Matt Lombardi is executive producer for Lincoln Square Productions.

ABOUT LINCOLN SQUARE PRODUCTIONS ABC News’ Lincoln Square Productions produces original content for broadcast, cable and digital distribution specializing in compelling ways to tell fact-based stories, including ABC’s “What Would You Do? and “In An Instant,” the thought-provoking docu-series “The Last Defense” from Viola Davis, John Ridley’s critically-acclaimed documentary on the LA Riots “Let It Fall,” the “Madoff” miniseries starring Richard Dreyfuss, the “Oscars® Opening Ceremony: Live From the Red Carpet” and Investigation Discovery’s “Barbara Walters Presents,” as well as documentary programming for a wide array of partners, including PBS, Discovery Communications and A & E Networks. Lincoln Square Productions is wholly-owned by the American Broadcasting Companies, Inc. and is a part of ABC News’ Long Form programming unit, which includes “20/20,” “Truth and Lies” and “Nightline.” The headquarters are located in New York City’s Lincoln Square neighborhood.

ABOUT MIRACLE PRODUCTIONS Miracle Productions was formed specifically for the tour of Queen + Adam Lambert and is based in the UK. “The Show Must Go On” is its first production for global television.

ABOUT ADAM LAMBERT After blowing everyone away on the eighth season of American Idol, Adam Lambert went on to release his debut album ‘For Your Entertainment’ which included the international hit ‘Whatya Want From Me’ and earned him a Grammy Award nomination. Adam followed this success with his second album ‘Trespassing’ which became the first album to reach the number one spot in the US and Canada by an openly gay artist. His highly anticipated third album ‘The Original High’ was executive produced by Max Martin and Shellback and included the smash hit ‘Ghost Town’. Adam joined the cast of Glee for a six-episode story in 2013 and performed the role of Eddie in Fox’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He went on to judge on The X Factor Australia where his artist, Isaiah, won the show. 2019 will see Adam releasing his fourth album, and also exploring the world of film, voicing character 'Emperor Maximus' in upcoming animated-live action hybrid movie ‘Playmobil: The Movie’. His new song ‘Feel Something’ came out on February 22nd.

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**Mon 25 Feb 19**
FOUR.... THAT'S !!!!FOUR!!!! OSCARS
- QUEEN AND BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY OWN THE NIGHT
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HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS TO BO RHAP TEAM - YOU ARE ALL WINNERS

Rami Malek - Best Actor in a Leading Role - Bohemian Rhapsody

Best Sound Mixing - Bohemian Rhapsody
Paul Massey, Tim Cavagin and John Casali

[l-r] Tim Cavagin, Paul Massey, John Casali

Best Sound Editing - Bohemian Rhapsody
John Warhurst, Nina Hartstone

John Ottman - Best Film Editing - Bohemian Rhapsody

Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody OWN THE NIGHT !!

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** Mon 25 Feb 19**
PRESS RELEASE - QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT ROCK THE 91ST ACADEMY AWARDS
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QUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT ROCK THE 91ST ACADEMY AWARDS
WORLD’S BIGGEST ROCK BAND OWNS HOLLYWOOD’S BGGEST NIGHT 
QUEEN IS FIRST ROCK BAND TO EVER OPEN THE OSCARS
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY IS HIGHEST-GROSSING BIOPIC OF ALL TIME

Los Angeles, CA (February 24, 2019) – The 91st Academy Awards saw the world’s biggest rock band own Hollywood’s biggest night.

Legendary rock band QUEEN + Adam Lambert opened—and stole—the show at the star-studded Oscars, performing a medley of two of their most iconic songs, “We Will Rock You” and “We Are The Champions,” getting a much-deserved standing ovation from Tinseltown’s elite. Watch their electrifying tour de force HERE.

It was also a history-making performance, as QUEEN is the first rock band to ever open the Academy Awards. “Guitarist Brian May was the first to appear on stage, shredding on his guitar to the iconic beat of ‘We Will Rock You,’” wrote Rolling Stone. “Lambert joined, paying homage to (Freddie) Mercury’s gravity-defying vocals and unmistakable showmanship.”

QUEEN, who were recently the No. 1 streamed artist on Spotify, was celebrating the Oscar nomination and blockbuster success of the award-winning 20th Century Fox film, Bohemian Rhapsody, a tribute to the band’s enduring legacy and their extraordinary lead singer Freddie Mercury, who defied stereotypes and convention to become one of history’s most beloved entertainers. Bohemian Rhapsody is the highest-grossing biopic of all time and the fifth top-grossing release of all time for Fox.

The legendary “Bohemian Rhapsody” single, regularly cited as one of the greatest songs ever recorded, was recently recognized as the world’s most-streamed song from the 20th Century, as well as the most-streamed Classic Rock song of all time. “Bohemian Rhapsody” hit No. 1 on the iTunes Rock Chart and No. 10 on Spotify’s Global Top Songs Chart and has been on that chart every week since the film’s release.

QUEEN original band members Brian May and Roger Taylor will team up once more with vocalist Adam Lambert for the Rhapsody tour, an epic 25-date run from mid-July through late August. The North American headline tour will be produced by Live Nation. 

After blowing everyone away on the eighth season of American Idol, Adam Lambert went on to release his debut album For Your Entertainment which included the international hit “Whatya Want From Me” and earned him a Grammy Award nomination. Adam followed this success with his second album Trespassing which became the first album to reach the number one spot in the US and Canada by an openly gay artist. His highly anticipated third album The Original High was executive produced by Max Martin and Shellback and included the smash hit “Ghost Town.” Adam joined the cast of Glee for a six-episode story in 2013 and performed the role of Eddie in Fox’s The Rocky Horror Picture Show. He went on to judge on The X Factor Australia where his artist, Isaiah, won the show. 2019 will see Adam releasing his fourth album, and also exploring the world of film, voicing character Emperor Maximus in upcoming animated-live action hybrid movie Playmobil: The Movie. His new song “Feel Something” came out on February 22nd. 

Click here for full tour itinerary.

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**Sun 24 Feb 19**
OSCARS RED CARPET
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Ryan Seacrest caught up with Adam Lambert on the Oscars 2019 Red Carpet tonight, and Giuliana Rancici interviewed our own lovely lovely Bo Rhap Boys - for E! Live - 24/02/2019

Ben, Joe, Allen and Gwil

NOTE: Sorry video blocked all countries

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Rami Malek arrived with girlfriend and co-star of Bohemian Rhapsody, the lovely Lucy Boynton...

Rami Malek was interviewed by Zuri Hall for E News ...

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIM STAFFELL
Born in London on 24 February 1948

In 1967 - The Reaction played Penmare Hotel, Hayle, UK. After the show Roger involved in crash in the group van, resulting in visit to the Royal Cornwall Hospital - thankfully no serious injury.
In 1968 - The Opposition played the Youth Club Hall, Kibworth, UK.
In 1968 - 1984 play the URL1 Club, London, UK.
In 1969 - Freddie, Brian, Roger and Tim Staffell attend Jimi Hendrix gig, Royal Albert Hall, London, UK.
In 1975 - Queen play Kennedy Centre, Washington, DC, USA. Freddie sang show despite having been told by a throat specialist in Philadelphia following 2 shows there, that he had 'nodes' through straining his voice / almost losing voice.
In 1976 - Queen played the Auditorium Theater, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
In 1988 - The Cross live at the Rock City, Nottingham, UK.
In 1997 - Re-release of A Night At The Opera and The Freddie Mercury Album on vinyl commemorating 100th anniversary of EMI record company.
In 2004 - Brian May and and Roger Taylor arrived at Moscow airport, to launch the Russian production of We Will Rock You: The Musical. In the evening they had supper in the Pushkin restaurant, though Brian arrived in the country with a stomach bug and had to resort to sipping Fernet-Branca.

Moscow Skyline view from Brian's hotel

Brian and Roger in Moscow

In 2009 - Brian May, Roger Taylor & Ben Elton attend launch party of UK touring company We Will Rock You: The Musical, Hard Rock Cafe, Manchester UK.

WWRY Tour Manchester launch party

In 2011 - Brian May and Roger Taylor attended the opening of the Stormtroopers In Stilettos exhibition at the Truman Brewery, East London, UK.
In 2011 - The Royal Mail published stamps from eight London West End musicals. The "Royal Mail Musicals Stamps Set", each with 4x 1st class and 4x 97p stamps, included a "We Will Rock You" set with Tony Vincent as "Galileo" (1st class stamp), and Brian May and Roger Taylor presented the "We Will Rock You" stamp at the Dominion Theatre, London.
In 2011 - The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Raymond Weil had produced a limited edition of 4 watches for the band members to mark Queen's 40th anniversary. The watches will be handed over to Brian May and Roger Taylor at The Savoy Hotel in London. Freddie Mercury's watch would be auctioned for charity at a later date.
In 2011 - Opening/press night of "Stormtroopers In Stilettos" Exhibition took place old Truman Brewery, London, attended by Brian May and Roger Taylor, with many music/celebrity guests.
In 2011 - "We Will Rock You Berlin" presented a birthday video for Queen40 with statements and birthday wishes by the WWRY Berlin principals and the best Queen Live scenes.
In 2011 - Hollywood Records announced USA activities for Queen's 40th Anniversary including the releases in North America and Canada.
In 2012 - "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" is used on TV commercial for "Lay's Potato Chips".

TV ad for Lay's classic chips - Queen - Crazy Little Thing Called Love
- https://youtu.be/qYM3NlbpExc

In 2012 - Brian May visited Pogo Films, London, makers of the "Time Traveller Guide 3D" series. READ MORE

Brian May at Pogo Films

In 2015 - Queen + Adam Lambert played Wembley Arena, London, UK.

Wembley 24 Feb 20015 - Adam Lambert and Queen KIKA/WENN.com

Wembley selfie

In 2016 - Brian May & Kerry Ellis - One Voice The Tour 2016, played Obihall, Firenze, Italy.
In 2016 - New TV series "Inside Buckingham Palace" first episode shown Channel 5, UK, including an interview with Brian May.

Brian May from "Inside Buckingham Palace" - Pt1 extract
- https://youtu.be/VZJ5LSHE_XA

Brian May - Inside Buckingham Palace

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**Sat 23 Feb 19**
VANITY FAIR AND GENESIS PRE-OSCARS PARTY
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Rami Malek and Lucy Boynton Have a Date Night Before the Oscars
Sat 23 Feb by Corinne Heller

It's the home stretch for Rami Malek as he counts down the days, now hours, until the 2019 Oscars. But first, how about a romantic night out with his lady?

On Friday, the actor, who is nominated for his leading role of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury in Bohemian Rhapsody, attended Vanity Fair and Genesis' party celebrating the biopic with his co-star Lucy Boynton, who plays Freddie's lover and muse Mary Austin. Malek, 37, confirmed the pair's real-life romance last month.

At the party, Malek also hung out with current Queen singer Adam Lambert.

Bohemian Rhapsody is also nominated for Film Editing, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing and Best Picture at the 2019 Oscars. Malek has already won a Golden Globe and SAG Award for his role. MORE AND PHOTOS

AFTER THE ADVERT:
Zuri Hall interviews Rami Malek at Vanity Fair and Genesis Party 23 February 2019

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In 1975 - Queen played the Erlinger Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA (2 shows). Freddie had to visit a throat specialist at Philadelphia University Hospital as he could hardly speak.
In 1976 - Queen played the Auditorium Theater, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
In 1977 - Queen played Kiel Auditorium, St Louis, Missouri, USA.
In 1979 - Queen played the Pabellon Del Real Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
In 1980 - Queen scored their first No 1 in the USA with 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love', written by Freddie Mercury for "The Game" album. Mercury revealed later the song took him 10 minutes to write he got the idea while taking a bath.
In 1987 - Freddie Mercury released his 7th solo single ”The Great Pretender”, cover version of The Platters’ 1956 original. Successful, reaching No4 in charts.In 1987 - Freddie visited Barcelona to meet Montserrat Caballe at the Ritz Hotel.
In 1988 - The Cross played the Polytechnic, Sheffield, UK.
In 1993 - Brian May played Frank Erwin Centre, Austin, Texas, USA, supporting Guns N' Roses.
In 2011 - Brian May and Roger Taylor attend WWRY the Musical, the Forum, Copenhagen, Denmark. Roger performs for the encore, but not Brian as he had a hand injury.
In 2011 - Sucker Punch movie soundtrack, including 'I Want It All'/'We Will Rock You' Mash-Up -- Queen w/ Armageddon Aka Geddy reviewed in Spinner.
In 2012 - "Brian May Still Reigns as King of Tone" interview published in Guitar Player March issue, on sale. READ PART INTERVIEW

In 2013 - In an interview with Lisa Davidson for "Backstage Pass", Kerry Ellis announced she is was working with Brian May on live album of the "The Born Free Tour" as well as on a new studio album.
In 2013 - "The Guardian" published "David Bowie And Me" with celebrity interviews including. Roger Taylor talking about working with Bowie in Montreux during the recording of 'Under Pressure'.
In 2014 - Brian May and Kerry Ellis played the Theatre Royal, Bath, UK.

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**Fri 22 Feb 19**
ON THIS DAY IN QUEEN HISTORY - 22 FEBRUARY
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In 1975 - Queen played the Farm Arena, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA.
In 1976 - Queen played the Auditorium Theater, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
In 1977 - Queen played the Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama, USA.
In 1978 - Brian appeared on Yorkshire TV Pop Quest, talking about homemade Red Special guitar.
In 1979 - Queen played the Pabellon De Real Madrid, Madrid, Spain.
In 1992 - BBC Radio 1 broadcast 'Guitar Legends' which Brian recorded at Seville previous October.

Brian May Introducing performance at Guitar Legends, televised by BBC

In 1994 - Roger attended Monitor-EMI event in Prague, Czech Republic presented Gold Award for Greatest Hits II. Conducted several interviews.
In 1994 - Brian guest on Nicky Campbell Show, BBC 1, UK, after which he gave blood which was then tissue typed to see if he was a match for the tragic little boy Rhys Daniels, suffering from rare genetic Battens Disease, unfortunately he didn't match.
In 1998 - Roger Taylor guest appearance with SAS Band, Lord Mayor Treloar College, Alton, Hampshire, UK. Played in Rock And Roll.

Roger Taylor Lord Mayor Treloar College - Photo credit © Jen Tunney 1998

Roger Taylor sings Rock And Roll by Led Zeppelin - Mayor Treloar College
- https://youtu.be/9_tJt4wL3IE

In 2011 - Interview with Brian and Roger published in the Sunday Times Culture Magazine. READ HERE
In 2012 - The third three albums "Jazz", "The Game" and "Flash Gordon" were to be released by Universal Music Japan as a limited edition SHM-SACD.
In 2013 - Queen were chosen by "Planet Rock" listeners as 2nd "Most Influential Band Ever". Led Zeppelin 1st place and 3rd place Black Sabbath.
In 2014 - Brian May & Kerry Ellis played Grantham Meres, Grantham, UK.

In 2015 - Brian May thanked the "Dear Folks of Krakow" for an emotional night.

Krakow selfie
Selfie Stick Video - KRAKOW arena [February 21, 2015] - Brian May
- http://youtu.be/rmqeDi2O6Tk

In 2016 - Brian May & Kerry Ellis - One Voice The Tour 2016, played the Gran Teatro Geox, Padova, Ital, and released their new single 'Roll With You' for download. The song, written by Brian May & Kerry Ellis, to will be on upcoming "Anthems II" album.

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**Thu 21 Feb 19**
RUN UP TO THE OSCARS - VIDEO
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Behind the Scenes at the Oscars....

How Bohemian Rhapsody Sound Team brought Queen's Music to life - https://abcn.ws/2T9N1Q2

Laying the Red Carpet for the Oscars

With thanks to CB

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In 1974 - Queen played "Seven Seas of Rhye" on "Top of the Pops" replacing David Bowie, London.
In 1975 - Queen live at the Capitol Theater, Passaic, New Jersey, USA.
In 1977 - Queen live at the Omni, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

Freddie Mercury - GETTY

In 1979 - Queen played 3rd show at Palacio De Deports, Barcelona, Spain
In 1988 - The Cross live at the Polytechnic, Leicester, UK.
In 2003 - Queen received 3x platinum award for Platinum Collection UK sales.
In 2011 - Brian May and Kerry Ellis popped into BBC Radio 2 Studio to talk to Chris Tarrant, standing in on Steve Wright In The Afternoon.

Brian May and Kerry Ellis with Chris Tarrant- standing in for Steve Wright -BBC R2 21 Feb 2011
- https://youtu.be/6vPTgDNSSYA

In 2012 - Roger Taylor telephone interview for "The Chris Evans Breakfast Show" BBC Radio 2 - announced Queen + Adam Lambert in " Sonisphere Knebworth". Roger Taylor explained that Queen + Adam Lambert a festival style show and a Club / Theatre concert in Moscow will play as a warm-up gigs.
In 2012 - Brian May & Roger Taylor presented Brit Award Best Int'l Group 21 Feb 2012 to The Foo Fighters.

Brian May & Roger Taylor present Brit Award Best Int'l Group 21 Feb 2012
- https://youtu.be/Y10rEWiM2z4

Taylor Hawkins - for Foo Fighters - Best International Group

Brian May talks to Amy Clowes BBC Radio Manchester 21 Feb 2013
- https://youtu.be/A23p1xjuZm8

In 2013 - In an interview with "WhatsOnStage", Kerry Ellis announced she was working with Brian May on a new album, with first single soon to be released. The album sound completely different from "Anthems".
In 2014 - Brian May and Kerry Ellis played the Scarborough Spa, Scarborough, UK.
In 2015 - Queen + Adam Lambert played the Arena, Krakow, Poland.

Brian May - Krakow

Krakow

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**Wed 20 Feb 19**
COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD AWARDS - RESULT
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The Costume Designers Guild Awards held last night 19 Feb at The Beverly Hilton Hotel – 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

The Award for Excellence in Period Film went to The Favourite – Sandy Powell

Bohemian Rhapsody – Julian Day was a worthy nominee in the category.

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**Wed 20 Feb 19**
SKY CINEMA OSCARS CHANNEL - VIEWING SCHEDULE
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Panic not UK - Sky Cinema dedicated Oscars Channel 303 will be screening all the Oscars happenings.

Sky Cinema Oscars Home page - Pop-up channel

IF YOU DON'T HAVE SKY...
- You can sign up to a NOW TV Sky Cinema Pass (30 day free trial): HERE
- Alternatively: Check available TV Networks for your country: HERE - last year's listing - but still may be helpful

HOLLYWOOD REPORTER'S LISTING: WHERE TO WATCH AROUND THE WORLD

Here is the SKY VIEWING SCHEDULE:

SKY OSCARS HD Channel 303

SUNDAY 24 FEB: 10PM - 11.30PM GMT
E! Live From The Red Carpet
Live coverage from the red carpet of the 91st Academy Awards in Los Angeles. See all the glamorous goings-on as Hollywood's biggest stars arrive in style. Contains flashing images.

SUNDAY 24 FEB: 11.30PM - MONDAY 1.00AM GMT
Oscars 2019: Red Carpet Live
Alex Zane presents a special preview show ahead of the 91st Academy Awards in Los Angeles, California. Contains flashing images.

MONDAY 25 FEB: 1.00AM - 4.00AM GMT
The 91st Annual Academy Awards
Coverage of the star-studded 2019 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. Who'll be going home with the gold? Contains flashing images.

MONDAY 25 FEB: 8.00AM - 11.00AM GMT
The 91st Annual Academy Awards
Coverage of the star-studded 2019 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles. Who'll be going home with the gold? Contains flashing images.

MONDAY 25 FEB: 8.00PM - 10.00PM GMT
Oscars 2019: Highlights
Relive all the most memorable moments from the star-studded 2019 Oscars ceremony in Los Angeles, California.

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**Wed 20 Feb 19**
ON THIS DAY IN QUEEN HISTORY - 20 FEB
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Freddie - TOTP - Seven Seas of Rhye

In 1976 - Queen played the Stanley Theater, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA.
In 1977 - Queen played the Civic Centre, Lakeland, Florida, USA.
In 1979 - Queen release "Don't Stop Me Now" bw "More Of That Jazz" 7" single (N America).
In 1979 - Queen played Palacio De Deportes, Barcelona, Spain.
In 1988 - The Cross played Glasgow University, Glasgow, UK.
In 2010 - The photo exhibition "Queen - The Unseen Archive" by Peter Hince presented at "The Art Gallery of Ballarat" in Australia - open until 11.04.2010.
In 2011 - We Will Rock You Musical, last night of tour stop Teatro Degli Arcimboldi, Milan, Italy, before moving onto Genova.
In 2012 - Queen announced that they would play Sonisphere 2012 with Adam Lambert, at Knebworth, UK, however the show was cancelled.
In 2012 - Noel Sullivan made his first night appearance with the WWRY London cast, taking over the role of Galileo from the departing Alex Gaumond, Dominion Theatre, London.
In 2013 - PRS Announced they would be honouring Queen with a Blue Plaque Heritage Award, and Tuesday, 5 March, Brian May and Roger Taylor would accept the plaque at Imperial College to commemorate where Queen performed their first concert in London on 18 July 1970.

In 2013: Brian May was pleased to have received from Gibson a new red "Gibson SG Min-Etune" guitar.

Brian and Gibson guitar

In 2013: While Roger Taylor and Sarina Potgieter were on holiday in Cape Town, Brian and Kerry Ellis were working on finalizing "The Kissing Me Song" at Roger Taylor's studio.
In 2014: "We Will Rock You" USA Tour, Mexico opened at Auditorio Telmex, Guadalajara, Mexico.
In 2016 - Brian May & Kerry Ellis flew to Italy, where the "One Voice" 2016 tour opened in Ancona on 21.02.2016.
In 2016 - Brian May published a commentary on the eve of the Brian May & Kerry Ellis Italy and Eastern Europe Tour and announced a brand new rock track entitled "Roll With You" just released and would also be released digitally over the following few days. READ MORE

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**Tue 19 Feb 19**
TUNING INTO OSCARS
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**Tue 19 Feb 19**
TICKET WARNING: FREDDIE BIRTHDAY PARTY - UPDATE
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UPDATE: Since posting this news item last week, the response has been incredible!

We now have under 90 tickets left of our official capacity! It MIGHT be the case that more become available once the production set up is accounted for, but do not count on it! BOOK NOW if you are thinking about it, we quoted a month to sell out, we are now talking DAYS!!

We are truly taken aback by the response! Thank you so much!

Team MPT

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The MPT has just had the latest ticket numbers in and the Official Freddie Mercury Birthday Party on September 7th is going to SELL OUT and very, very soon! The event is over 6 MONTHS away too!

So, if you have not purchased your tickets yet, we strongly advise you do and now! It is anticipated that the event will be SOLD OUT in the next month at the current rate of sales.

Remaining Tickets and full details are available now @ www.queenonlinestore.com/Mercury-Phoenix-Trust/

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**Tue 19 Feb 19**
COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD AWARDS
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The Cosume Designers Guild Awards taking place tonight from 5PM PST 19 Feb The Beverly Hilton Hotel – 9876 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210.

Bohemian Rhapsody nominated as follows:

Excellence in Period Film 

Bohemian Rhapsody – Julian Day
along with
BlacKkKlansman – Marci Rodgers
The Favourite – Sandy Powell
Mary Poppins Returns – Sandy Powell
Mary Queen of Scots – Alexandra Byrne

Wishing good luck to Julian Day!

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**Tue 19 Feb 19**
ON THIS DAY IN QUEEN HISTORY - 19 FEBRUARY
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In 1971 - Queen played Hornsey Town Hall, London, UK - first of two shows with bass player Doug Bogey.
In 1975 - Queen played the Armory, Lewiston, Maine, USA.
In 1976 - Queen played the Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
In 1977 - Queen played the Sportatorium, Miami, Florida, USA - possible date (or 20th) of filming 'Tie Your Mother Down'.
In 1979 - Queen played the Palacio De Deportes, Barcelona, Spain.
In 1987 - Freddie Mercury recorded 'Rachmaninov's Revenge', plus another version with Mike Moran, Town House Studios, London, in anticipation of meeting with Montserrat Caballe.
In 1988 - The Cross played Leeds University, Leeds, UK.
In 1990 - 'Rock Against Repatriation's 'Sailing' charity single released, ft Brian May on guitar.
In 1997 - Queen released "Greatest Karaoke Flix" Laserdisc, Japan only, via Toshiba EMI.
In 2000 - Roger Taylor guest appearance MPT/BBMDA event with SAS Band, Shepherds Bush Empire, London - played Radio Ga Ga. Event filmed.
In 2010 - Eagle Rock Entertainment released Band Du Lac "A Concert By The Lake" Blu-ray. In the charity concert, filmed at the Wintershall Estate in Surrey on 11.06.2005 in aid of HASTE (Heart And Stroke Trust Endeavor) Roger Taylor sang 3 Songs. DVD of the show "One Night Only Live" released in 2006.
In 2011 - The "We Will Rock You UK Tour 2010/2011" had its last performance at the Kings Theater in Glasgow.
In 2012 - Brian May made a guest appearance at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, UK (WhatsOnStage.com Awards) - won award for "Anthems - The Concert".
In 2013 - Brian May's biography updated.
In 2014 - Brian May and Kerry Ellis played the Opera House, Buxton, UK.

Brian May Buxton Guitar Solo 19/02/2014 - https://youtu.be/iLCdwDkDZnw

In 2015 - Queen + Adam Lambert played Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland.

Zurich Selfie moment

In 2015 - In a press release, the final dates for "We Will Rock You" in Vienna highlighted, running until 1st March 2015 in the Stadthalle in Vienna.
In 2016 - The video message "Brian & Kerry Coming to You (European Tour 2016)" released.

Brian May and Kerry Ellis Are Coming To A City Near You [Europe 2016]
- https://youtu.be/UV6gSfpOcso

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**Mon 18 Feb 19**
"BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY" - TWO WINS AT 66TH MOTION SOUND EDITORS' GOLDEN REEL AWARDS
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“Bohemian Rhapsody” followed up love from Cinema Audio Society sound mixers with a pair of honors at the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ 66th annual Golden Reel Awards Sunday night. The musical biopic scored wins for dialogue and ADR as well as sound editing in a musical. [VARIETY by KRISTOPHER TAPLEY 17 February 2019]

The MPSE awards were held at Westin Bonaventure Hotel 404 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles, CA 90071 San Jose Ballroom, on 17 February 2019. https://www.mpse.org/golden-reel-awards

Wins as follows:

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Dialogue / ADR

"Bohemian Rhapsody” (GK Films / Fox Studios)
Supervising Sound Editor: John Warthurst
Supervising ADR / Dialogue Editor: Nina Hartston
ADR / Dialogue Jens Petersen

Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing – Musical

“Bohemian Rhapsody” (Fox Studios)
Supervising Music Editor: John Warhurst
Music Editor: Neil Stemp

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**Mon 18 Feb 19**
ON THIS DAY IN QUEEN HISTORY - 18 FEB
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY to EMILY RUTH

Brian and Emily Ruth at Royal Film Performance 2011:
Hugo In 3D At Odeon Leicester Square

In 1974 - Queen recorded backing vocals for Seven Seas Of Rhye for Top Of The Pops in Pete Townsend's studio.
In 1976 - Queen live at the Civic Centre, Saginaw, Michigan, USA
In 1981 - Queen live at the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan.
In 1989 - Roger Taylor attended Rock 'n' Roll Banger Race Meeting organised by Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy Centre Charity at Wimbledon's racing course.
In 1990 - Freddie Mercury's final public appearance on stage when he joined the rest of Queen in London to collect the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. All the band members attended, Brian May giving a short speech. Huge party took place at Groucho Club in Soho.

Queen win Outstanding Contribution Award presented by Terry Ellis | BRIT Awards 1990
- https://youtu.be/OvKxiK1vxIQ

In 1996 - Brian May and Roger Taylor attended British Phonographic Industry Awards, Earls Court, London, Roger presenting the first Freddie Mercury Award (small copy of Montreux Freddie's statue) to the War Child Foundation for compilation album “Help”.

Roger Taylor - Brits 1996

In 2008 - VH1 Classic Radio reported that they had caught up with Paul Rodgers at the GRAMMY Awards and he updated on what was going on with Queen.

Grammys 2008: Paul Rodgers - https://youtu.be/0YVVjOAVFRw

In 2010 - "Rock Radio" announced release of Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders' 2nd album "Red Light Fever" for 20 April, Guest musicians at the Foo Fighters "Studio 606" in Los Angeles recorded album were Brian May, Roger Taylor and Dave Grohl.
In 2011 - "Deep Cuts Volume One 1973-1976 UK release announced for 14.03.2011. The 14 songs from first 5 studio albums selected by Brian May, Roger Taylor and Taylor Hawkins and the booklet notes submitted by Rhys Thomas . - with Part 2 "Deep Cuts" second batch of studio re-issue albums on 13/06/201 and Part 3 on 05/09/2011.
In 2011 - Sleeve notes for "Deep Cuts Volume One 1973-1976" booklet by Rhys Thomas posted online.
In 2011 - General ticket sales for Kerry Ellis and Brian May "Anthems : The Tour " opened.
In 2011 - Journalist David Wigg interview about his friendship with Freddie Mercury appeared in the “Daily Mail” newspaper.
In 2012 - Roger Taylor surprise appearance drumming with the band "Waste" in the " Apres Ski Bar", Hotel Farinet, Verbier Ski Resort in Valais Canton, Swiss Alps.
In 2012 - Alex Gaumond last performance in role of Galileo, “We Will Rock You”, Dominion Theatre, London.
In 2013 - Brian May and Kerry Ellis were filming "The Alan Titchmarsh Show”, promoting "The Born Free Tour 2013, programme scheduled for broadcast 25.03.2013, ITV1.
In 2013 - Dress rehearsal of "We Will Rock You 10th Anniversary World Arena Tour" Touring Band "3 Studio 15”, London.
In 2014 - Brian May and Kerry Ellis interview, promoting "The Candlelight Concerts" by Craig Maplesden published in "In Bath" newspaper. READ HERE
In 2014 - Ticket sales of "The Queen Extravaganza - The European Tour" started for 05.21.2014 Vienna.
In 2014 - Brian May and Kerry Ellis started their concert tour at the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage, UK.

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**Sun 17 Feb 19**
ANOTHER WIN FOR BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY - CAS AWARDS
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Bohemian Rhapsody scooped another WIN, last night, 16 February - for Sound Mixing at the Cinema Audio Society Award.

Nomination was for Sound Mixing

WIN: MOTION PICTURE – LIVE ACTION “Bohemian Rhapsody”
Production Mixer: John Casali
Re-recording Mixer: Paul Massey
Re-recording Mixer: Tim Cavagin
Re-recording Mixer: Niv Adiri, CAS
ADR Mixer: Mike Tehrani
Foley Mixer: Glen Gathard
Foley Mixer: Jemma Riley Tolch

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VARIETY
‘Bohemian Rhapsody,’ ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ Among Cinema Audio Society Winners
16 Feb 19 by Kristopher Tapley

and

BBC NEWS
The sound-editor mum up for an Oscar - Nina Hartstone
17 February 2019 by Toby Wadey

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**Sun 17 Feb 19**
ON THIS DAY IN QUEEN HISTORY - 17 FEBRUARY
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In 1968 - The Opposition played the Dog & Gun, Thurlaston, UK.
In 1975 - Queen played the War Memorial, Trenton, New Jersey, USA.
In 1979 - Queen played the Palais Des Sports, Lyon, France.
In 1981 - Queen played the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan.
In 1987 - Emily Ruth was born to Brian and Chrissie May.
In 1987 - Freddie Mercury & Mike Moran recorded "I Can't Dance" + "Keep Smilin'" linked by same drum track, plus additional unused vocal track with dancer unnamed friend of Freddie, Town House Studios, London.
In 1988 - Tabloid papers published news of Roger's break up with his long-standing girlfriend Dominique and relationship with model, Deborah Leng (backing vocalist of The Cross, also appeared in Breakthru video).
In 2011 - Brian May & Kerry Ellis appeared on BBC Breakfast TV.

BBC Breakfast - Brian May and Kerry Ellis 170211
- https://youtu.be/3-Cox4YxbQw

In 2014 - "Queen Extravaganza - European Tour" announced - the Official Queen Tribute Show, produced by Queen drummer Roger Taylor celebrating the band's glorious music and live experience" 14-show tour visiting various European cities starting 05.12.2014 in Antwerp and ending 31.05.2014 Helsinki.
In 2014 - Final rehearsals for Brian May and Kerry Ellis "The Candlelight Concerts".
In 2014 - The second episode of "Middle Age Of Rock" of "The Life Of Rock" with Roger Taylor and video outtake clips of Freddie Mercury, "Another One Bites The Dust" and Live Aid, televised on BBC Four. The parody/comedy script by Rhys Thomas.
In 2015 - "Guitar Player” magazine published in USA with an interview with Brian May talking about his Red Special to Matt Blackett - "Father To Son - How Brian May and His Dad Created a Masterpiece".

In 2015 - Queen + Adam Lambert played at the O2 Arena, Prague, Czech Republic

Brian Selfie - Prague

In 2016 - The shortlist of nominations for "2016 British LGBT Awards" published by BBC. Brian May nominated for a "Celebrity Ally of the Year Award" in the "Music Artist of the Year" category. The "British LGBT Awards" scheduled for London's Grand Connaught Rooms on 13.05.2016.

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**Sat 16 Feb 19**
BRIAN MAY & ROGER TAYLOR ON RAMI MALEK'S MORPH INTO FREDDIE MERCURY
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DEADLINE:
Oscars Last Call: Queen’s Brian May & Roger Taylor On Rami Malek’s Morph Into Freddie Mercury In ‘Bohemian Rhapsody
15 February 2019 by Mike Fleming Jr

READ FULL ARTICLE HERE

Interview:

DEADLINE: When this movie was being assembled, so much was dependent on the depiction of Freddie Mercury. Describe that first meeting with Rami Malek, and what he showed you that made you believe he could pull this off?

BRIAN MAY: My stereo picture from the QUEEN in 3-D book shows us in that very first meeting.

It actually says it all! After a few minutes with him in Roger’s flat, everything about Rami had clicked with us. His reading of Freddie’s personality was spot on. His instinctive “inhabiting” of Freddie’s physical presence was already uncanny. We watched his demo screen tests — which were great — but really it was the feeling in the room that here was the perfect man to don Freddie like an overcoat! Of course, Rami had already mastered Freddie’s unique accent and tone of voice. But his characterization went much further than that.

ROGER TAYLOR: We were utterly charmed by this interestingly-dressed, charismatic pocket-battleship of a man!

DEADLINE: Describe the specific qualities…

TAYLOR: Intelligence and intensity, plus he really looked right for the part.

MAY: Above his obvious skills, he was someone who, as a human being, made us feel like we wanted to welcome him as family. And that’s the way it worked out.

DEADLINE: How were you able to help him get the handle on his role, especially the onstage scenes?

MAY: We spent quite a bit of time together in those weeks prior to shooting. I guess we opened up to him easily, Roger and I. So I think a certain familiarity grew up. There was no feeling that we had to “pump him up” — I think he just absorbed the whole atmosphere of how it would have been to be Freddie, amongst us.

The same applied to Gwil [Gwilym Lee played May and re-created the virtuoso guitar work that was as much a signature of the band as Mercury’s voice]. I spent some good fun times with Gwil, examining the way I played certain guitar pieces, and talking about how some of those moments felt, and in particular the kind of dynamic that I felt with Freddie and the rest of the band. He absorbed it all incredibly well — but I became aware later that he had also absorbed my whole “persona” — my body language, my way of reacting to moments. Gwil, in my opinion, gives a wonderful performance which will grow in appreciation.

DEADLINE: What mannerisms of Freddie Mercury were you most concerned with seeing onscreen?

TAYLOR: We left that to him and his astute comprehension, gained from Freddie’s interviews.

MAY: We weren’t concerned. Rami “got it” from the start.

DEADLINE: There must have been a moment where you watched those actors performing and got nostalgic for those glory days. How close was it to how you remembered it?

MAY: It’s all great. Some of what you see on the screen was improvised … and it’s more real than anything that could have been imposed upon them. Those guys “became” us. I saw it first on the first day of filming … Live Aid. The atmosphere was electric. There’s an iPhone capture of me in the wings on that day on my [SOAPBOX and]Instagram feed. You can see how completely authentic that moment was — on a set which miraculously reproduced every inch of the original Live Aid stage.

AT THE LIVE AID SET (Credit: ©Flynet/ SPLASH NEWS)

TAYLOR: The Live Aid sequence was first – his stage moves were spot on. Offstage — mostly uncannily real!

DEADLINE: Were you there often during shooting the Live Aid concert performance scenes?

MAY: Yes, when we weren’t away on tour!

TAYLOR: Two days — once with Bob Geldof — didn’t want to interfere.

DEADLINE: Please describe what you felt and said to each other, after watching the movie, the dailies, and replaying those seminal coming-of-age days for a great band?

MAY: Too much to tell really. Roger and I both got concerned at certain things … and we became involved in many discussions after seeing rough cuts. But when we finally saw the rough assembly of the whole film, and sat with our partners for the first time, we ALL got uncontrollably emotional — way beyond what we’d expected, even though we’d seen the whole thing growing in front of our eyes.

TAYLOR: So much was scarily close to real — strange feelings!

DEADLINE: And the memories of your dear departed friend as you watched Rami Malek?

TAYLOR: I think he got on top of Freddie’s speaking voice — a difficult trick — I loved above all things the fact that the film moved people and ultimately exhilarated them — all we could ask for or want.

MAY: We felt only joy. So often, we could sense Freddie sitting in the wings, smiling wickedly … and saying “You buggers got THAT bit right .. ha ha !!”

Just to add…. I’ve been astounded by the outpourings of positive emotion from audience members all around the world. People are deeply moved, to laugh, and cry, and they get inspired — feel that they have seen a new truth … and to keep coming back and back to experience the journey again and again.

Also I’ve been bemused by the intense bitterness it’s evoked from a few people, who seem to want to shout about how bad they think the film is. I don’t yet fully understand what the motivation is. All I can think, overall, is that there is a similar jealous righteousness about a lot of the criticism that is very reminiscent of the way our music was reviewed over the years. You even see that in the movie. Maybe there is just something about what we put into our work that unites most of the world, but makes a small peripheral group of people feel resentful.

My feeling is … that on the whole, between Graham, and Fox, and the whole team — including DoP, Editor, Sound, crews, extras, and us — we made the right film. It makes me happy to see the fine work done by our team recognized, as it has been.

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**Sat 16 Feb 19**
ON THIS DAY IN QUEEN HISTORY - 16 FEBRUARY
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In 1968 - The Opposition played at the Youth Club, Lutterworth, UK.
In 1975 - Queen played Avery Fisher Hall, New York, New York, USA (2 shows).
In 1981 - Queen played the Nippon Budokan, Tokyo, Japan.
In 1987 - Queen released "Live In Budapest" on VHS in UK via PMI, with slightly edited footage recorded at Nepstadion, Budapest.

In 1990 - Brian May made a guest appearance with Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson, (formerly Mott The Hoople), Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK.
In 1993 - Roger Taylor attended the BRIT Awards, Alexandra Palace, London, UK, presenting award for Best Soundtrack to "Wayne's World".

Waynes World [Paaramount] / Bohemian Rhapsody

Wayne's World wins Film Soundtrack presented by Roger Taylor | BRIT Awards 1993
- https://youtu.be/xcCLZNOa7Io

In 2011 - A press release announced Kerry Ellis and Brian May "Anthems: The Tour".
In 2012 - The 10th Freddie Mercury's Montreux Memorial Day announced for the weekend 31.08 to 02.09.2012
In 2012 - Brian May live with Kerry Ellis and Irene Fornaciari at the Teatro Ariston, San Remo, Italy (San Remo festival).
In 2013 - Brian May was working on the "Diableries" book in Bristol.
In 2013 - Readers of Ultimate Classic Rock chose 'You're My Best Friend' as the "Most Romantic Rock Music Video".

Freddie - You're My Best Friend

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**Fri 15 Feb 19**
ON THIS DAY IN QUEEN HISTORY - 15 FEBRUARY
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San Remo Press Conference:Irene Fornaciari, Brian May and Kerry Ellis

In 2013 - Kerry Ellis and Brian May - The Born Free Tour 2013 - Acoustic And By Candlelight" announced and official ticket sales opened.
In 2014: "Ultimate Classic Rock" in their "Top 10 Songs About Death, chose No 3 'The Show Must Go On', No 2 'Tears In Heaven" Clapton, No 1 '(Don't Fear) The Reaper' Blue Öyster Cult.
In 2015 - Queen + Adam Lambert played Jyske Bank Boxen, Herning, Denmark.

In 2016 - Brian May paid tribute to the young band "Viola Beach" who had died in a tragic road accident. READ HERE

@JHOLSSON/PA via BBC

In 2016 - Rehearsals for Brian May and Kerry Ellis's "One Voice Tour" commenced. The two plus keyboard player Jeff Leach would be in rehearsals at Brian's Surrey studio until 17.02.2016.

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