Queen live on stage
NOTE: This list is always under updating, not all
info is included, links etc. isn't made out. Also some dates/places might be WRONG.
I will
change/ correct dates without given any messages.
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To get details
information of tracks played on most of the shows, get the officially
Queen archivist Greg Brooks "Queen Live" book. This is the 'bible' of Queen on stage. A lot of information is included in this book. "Sleeping on a sidewalk" was played between It's Late and Now I'm Here on Nov. 11th. 1977, in Portland Maine. + much other great information. You can get the book here: www.queenonline.com Go to sale pages.
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NOTE: All bootleg titles listed behind dates, are PROFESSIONAL produced
(factory silver cd's).
All CDR are Pro-CDR
produced with offset printed (pressed) cover. NO home made cdr are listed here.
More of the concert are audience
recorded, but
not out on professional bootlegs yet. Go here for the best page of Queen
concerts bootleg recorded: http://www.queenconcerts.com
Go to link Live recordings.
1970
Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor & Mike Cross (bass
guitar)
| June | 27 | City Hall, Truro, Cornwall | |
| July | 12 | Imperial College, London | |
| 25 | Pj's Club, Truro, Cornwall |
Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor & Barry Mitchell (bass guitar)
| Aug | 23 | Imperial College, London | |
| Sept | 4 | Swiss Cottage Private School, London | |
| Oct | 16 | College of Estates Management Hall, London | |
| 30 | College of Technology, St. Helens, Merseyside | ||
| 31 | Cavern Club, Liverpool | ||
| Nov | 14 | Balls Park Colleges, Hertford, Hertfordshire | |
| Dec | 5 | Shoreditch College, Egham, Surry | |
| 18 | College of Technology, St. Helens, Merseyside | ||
| 19 | Congregational Church Hall, St Helens, Merseyside |
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1971
| Jan | 8 | Marquee Club, London | |
| 9 | Technical College, Ewell, Surrey |
Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor &
Doug Bogie (bass guitar)
| Feb | 19 | Hornsey Town Hall, London | |
| 20 | Kingston Polytechnic, London |
Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor & John Deacon
| July | 2 | Surry College, Surry | |
| 11 | Imperal College, London | ||
| 17 | The Garden, Penzance, Cornwall | ||
| 19 | Rugby Club, Hayle, Cornwall | ||
| 24 | Young Farmers Club, Wadebridge, Cornwall | ||
| 29 | The Garden, Penzance, Cornwall | ||
| 31 | City Hall, Truro, Cornwall | ||
| Aug | 2 | Rugby Club, Hayle, Cornwall | |
| 9 | Driftwood Spars, St Agnes, Cornwall | ||
| 12 | Tregye Hotel, Truro, Cornwall | ||
| 14 | NCO's Mess, RAF Culdrose, Truro, Cornwall | ||
| 17 | City Hall, Truro, Cornwall | ||
| 21 | Carnon Downs Festival, Tregye, Cornwall | ||
| Oct | 6 | Imperal College, London | |
| Dec | 9 | Swimming Baths, Epsom, Surry | |
| 31 | Rugby Club, Twickenham, London |
In this autumn Queen got 'free time' between other band sessions, at 'De Lane
Lea' studio in London. Here they manage to recorded 5 'known' DEMOS, to use for
them to try to get a contract.
This 5 demos are available on the CD bootleg: "In
The Beginning". Later made available on a handful other
professional bootlegs.
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1972
| Jan | 28 | Bedford College, London | |
| March | 10 | King's College Hospital, London | |
| 24 | Forest Hill Hospital, London | ||
| Nov | 6 | The Pheasanty Club, London | |
| Dec | 20 | The Marquee Club, London |
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1973
| Feb | 5 | Langham 1 studio, London | Queen recorded their first BBC session. Released first time on officially 1LP/cd
"Queen At The Beeb", on 'Band of Joy' label. Also on the 2cd bootleg "Complete BBC session" (Q A 002) Japanese boot. |
| April | 9 | Marquee Club, Wardour Street, London | |
| July | 13 | Queen Mary College, Basingstoke, Hampshire | |
| 25 | Langham 1 studio, London | Queen recorded their second session for the BBC. On bootleg: First released on "Freddie's Boys At The Beeb" inc. this session on side A. Best bootleg: "Complete BBC Session" (Q archive) Japanese 2cd. |
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| Sep | 13 | Golders Green Hippodrome, London | This show was recorded by BBC. First available on the bootleg
"Rogues & Scandals" 1LP (Aftermath 8) US boot. Later on many bootlegs. Best one is: "Queen Will be Crowned" 1cd. This cd included most complete show so far, inc. 'Jailhouse Rock' medley and 'Big Spender + Bama Mama Lou'. These tracks has never been out before on bootlegs. As far as I know, this bootleg included the complete show. |
| Oct | 13 | Underground, Bonn-Bad Godesberg, Germany. | Wrong listed as Frankfurt in some lists. THIS is correct information. Got it from people living there. Thanks Gonzalo. |
| 14 | Le Blow Up Club, Luxembourg | This show was planed broadcasted on Radio Luxembourg 'In Concert' special, but the recording equipment failed, and nothing was recorded. | |
| 20 | Paris Theatre, London | I've read 'Radio One' recorded this show, but since I never have come across any recording in soundboard quality, so I don't thing it was ever broadcasted, or even recorded. All recording I have found is audience recorded in more than less bad quality. Bootleg: "Supporting Mott The Hopple" 1cd. | |
| 26 | Imperial College, London | ||
| Nov | 2 | Imperial College, London |
QUEEN start on a 5 weeks UK tour.
| Nov | 12 | Town Hall, Leeds | |
| 13 | St Georges, Blackburn, Lancashire | ||
| 15 | Gaumont, Worcester | ||
| 16 | University, Lancaster | ||
| 17 | Stadium, Liverpool | Bootleg: "Pop Spectacular" 2cd. Queen manager Ken Testi audience recorded about 30 min. of the show. He sold a 'private made' cdr at the Queen fan club convention in 2005. So this is how this recording saw daylight. Thanks a lot Mr. Testi. 1st. generation recording. | |
| 18 | Victoria Hall, Hanley, Staffordshire | ||
| 19 | Civic, Wolverhampton | ||
| 20 | New Theatre, Oxford | Soundcheck available on the bootleg: "Supporting Mott The Hopple". | |
| 21 | Guildhall, Preston, Lancashire | ||
| 22 | City Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne | Bootleg: "A Cry Of A Screaming Pain..." 1lp. Side a Queen, b Marillion. Actually, right now I can't confirm correct Queen show. | |
| 23 | Apollo Theatre, Glasgow | ||
| 25 | Caley Cinema, Edinburgh | ||
| 26 | Opera House, Manchester | ||
| 27 | Town Hall, Birmingham | On bootleg: "A Night At The Court"2cd (6 tracks), "First Procession" 1cd (6 tracks). | |
| 28 | Brangwyn Hall, Swansea | ||
| 29 | Colston Hall, Bristol | Bootleg: "Procession" 1CD (Gypsy Eye). Complete show, as far as I know. | |
| 30 | Winter Gardens, Bournemouth | ||
| Dec | 1 | Kursaal, Southend, Essex | |
| 2 | Central, Chatham, Kent | ||
| 3 | Langham 1 Studio, London | Queen recorded their third BBC session. Broadcasted on the series 'Sound of the Seventies' on radio one. John Peel session. Released officially on 1LP/1cd "Queen at the Beeb" 1989. Bootleg : "Complete BBC Session" 2cd, released in 2003. | |
| 6 | Cheltenham College, Cheltenham | ||
| 7 | Shaftesbury Hall, London | ||
| 8 | University, Liverpool | ||
| 14 | Hammersmith Odeon, London (2 shows) | ||
| 15 | University, Leicester | ||
| 21 | County Hall, Taunton, Somerset | ||
| 22 | Town Hall, Peterborough | ||
| 28 | Top Rank, Liverpool |
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1974
| Jan | 28 | Queen fly to Melbourne, Australia to performed 2 shows at Sunbury music festival. First visit performance outside Europe. Only one show was done. (As far as I know). | |
| Feb | 2 | Sunbury Music Festival, Melbourne |
QUEEN II tour started in England.
| March | 1 | Winter Gardens, Blackpool | |
| 2 | Friars, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire | ||
| 3 | Guildhall, Plymouth | ||
| 4 | Festival Hall, Paignton, Devon | ||
| 8 | Locarno, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear | ||
| 9 | Corn Exchange, Cambridge | ||
| 10 | Greyhound, Croydon | ||
| 12 | Roundhouse, Dagenham | ||
| 14 | Town Hall, Cheltenham | ||
| 15 | University, Glasgow | ||
| 16 | University, Stirling | ||
| 19 | Winter Gardens, Cleethorpes, Humberside | ||
| 20 | University, Manchester | ||
| 22 | Civic Center, Canvey Island, Essex | ||
| 23 | Links Pavillion, Cromer, Norfolk | ||
| 24 | Woods Leisure Center, Colchester | ||
| 26 | Palace Lido, Douglas | ||
| 28 | University, Aberystwyth | ||
| 29 | The Gardens, Penzance | ||
| 30 | Century Ballroom, Taunton | ||
| 31 | Rainbow Theatre, London | This concert was recorded by BBC, and part of it (8 tracks) broadcasted 'In concert' program. Bootleg: First Queen bootleg out in February 1975. Title, "Sheetkeckeers" 1LP (TAKRL 1957). Later released on many LP & cd's. |
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| April | 2 | Barbarella's, Birmingham | |
| 3 | Langham 1 Studio, London |
Queen recorded their fourth BBC session on this day..
Bootlegs: "Complete BBC Session" 2CD except of 'March Of The Black Queen', which sofar isn't on any pro-bootleg yet. Well, there is 'home made' cdr with this track included. Actually, it seams they used the album version on this radio program. |
First USA tour, supporting MOTT THE HOOPLE
| April | 16 | Regis College, Denver | |
| 17 | Memorial Hall, Kansas City, Missouri | ||
| 18 | Keil Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri | ||
| 19 | Fairgrounds, Appliance | ||
| 20 | Mid South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee | ||
| 21 | St. Bernard Civic Centre, New Orleans, Louisiana | Bootleg: "Savage Young Mercury" 1CD. | |
| 26 | Orpheum Theatre, Boston, Massachusetts | ||
| 27 | Palace Theatre, Providence, Rhode Island | ||
| 28 | Exposition Hall, Portland, Maine | Bootleg: "Early Battle" 1cdr (Breakdown) | |
| May | 1 | Farm Arena, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania | |
| 2 | Agricultural Hall, Allentown, Pennsylvania | ||
| 3 | King's College, Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania | ||
| 4 | Palace Theatre, Waterbury, Connecticut | ||
| 7 | Uris Theatre, New York | Bootleg: "Dear Friends Goodbye" 1lp. | |
| 8 | Uris Theatre, New York | ||
| 9 | Uris Theatre, New York | ||
| 10 | Uris Theatre, New York | ||
| 11 | Uris Theatre, New York | ||
| 12 | Uris Theatre, New York | ||
| Oct | 11 | Release of single 'Killer Queen/ Flick Of The Wrist' in UK. It's the first single from "Sheer Heart Attack", Queen's 3rd. album. | |
| 16 | Maida Vale 4 Studio, London | Queen recorded their 5th. BBC session. Broadcasted on November 4, 1974, on the Bob Harris show.
Bootleg: "Complete BBC Session" 2CD. |
SHEER HEART ATTACK UK TOUR
| Oct | 30 | Palace, Manchester | |
| 31 | Victoria Hall, Hanley, Staffordshire | ||
| Nov | 1 | Liverpool Empire, Liverpool | |
| 2 | University, Leeds | ||
| 3 | Theatre, Coventry | ||
| 5 | City Hall, Sheffield | ||
| 6 | St George's Hall, Bradford | Bootleg: "Fairy Tales of Yesterday" 1LP | |
| 7 | City Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne | ||
| 8 | Apollo Theatre, Glasgow | Release of "Sheer Heart Attack" album in UK, and four days later in USA. | |
| 9 | University, Lancaster | ||
| 10 | Guildhall, Preston | ||
| 12 | Colston Hall, Bristol | ||
| 13 | Winter Gardens, Bournemouth | ||
| 14 | Gaumont, Southampton | ||
| 15 | Brangwyn Hall, Swansea | ||
| 16 | Town Hall, Birmingham | ||
| 18 | New Theatre, Oxford | ||
| 19 | Rainbow Theatre, London | ||
| 20 | Rainbow Theatre, London | Queen recorded and professionally filmed the last show. The sound recording
was consider for release as Queen's first live album, but the project was cancelled. (Unsure why).
This show is officially available on VHS video "Live at the Rainbow".
The video is included in a television shop box from 1992. Bootleg: A lot of various CD titles are out of the sound from the video, "As It Began", "A Night At The Rainbow" etc... DVD is also released. |
"Sheer Heart Attack" EUROPE TOUR
| Nov | 23 | Gothenburg, Sweden | |
| 25 | Helsinki Kulttuuritale, Helsinki, Finland | ||
| Dec | 1 | 140 Theatre, Brussels, Belgium | |
| 2 | Munich, Germany | ||
| 4 | Frankfurt, Germany | ||
| 5 | Hamburg, Germany | ||
| 6 | Cologne, Germany | Bootleg: "In Concert" 2cd (Gypsy Eye) Complete show. | |
| 7 | Siegen | ||
| 8 | Congress Gebouw, The Hague | ||
| 10 | Barcelona (Final show of the tour) |
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1975
"Sheer Heart Attack" American Tour 1975
| Jan | 31 | The band fly to New York to spend seven days rehearsing at the Boston Theatre, before commencing the 38 show, 30 venue American Tour. Support band: Kansas, some date featured Styx as support, instead of Kansas. | |
| Feb | 5 | Agora, Columbus, Ohio | |
| 7 | Palace Theatre, Dayton, Ohio | ||
| 8 | Music Hall, Cleveland, Ohio | Two shows was done at this place. | |
| 9 | Morris Civic Auditorium, South Bend, Indiana | ||
| 10 | Ford Auditorium, Detroit, Michigan | ||
| 11 | Student Union Auditorium, Toledo, Ohio | ||
| 14 | Palace Theatre, Waterbury, Connecticut | ||
| 15 | Orpheum Theatre, Boston | Two shows was done at this place. | |
| 16 | Avery Fisher Hall, New York | Two shows was done at this place. | |
| 17 | War Memorial, Trenton, New Jersey | ||
| 19 | Lewiston, New York | ||
| 21 | Capitol Theatre, Passaic, New Jersey | ||
| 22 | Farm Arena, Harrisburg, Pennsylvenia | ||
| 23 | Erlinger Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Two shows was done at this place. | |
| 24 | Kennedy Centre, Washington, Pennsylvania | ||
| March | 5 | Mary E. Sawyer Auditorium, La Crosse, Wisconsin | |
| 6 | Madison, Wisconsin | ||
| 7 | Uptown Theatre, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Bootleg: "In The Lap Of The Queen" 1cd (Gypsy Eye 257) | |
| 8 | Aragon Ballroom, Chicago, Illinois | ||
| 9 | Keil Auditorium, St Louise, Missouri | ||
| 10 | Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Indiana | ||
| 12 | Municipal Auditorium, Atlanta, Georgia | ||
| 13 | Civic Auditorium, Charleston, South Carolina | ||
| 15 | Marina, Miami, Florida | ||
| 18 | St Bernard Civic Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana | ||
| 20 | Municipal Hall, San Antonio, Texas | ||
| 23 | McFarlin Auditorium, Dallas, Texas | ||
| 25 | Municipal Theatre, Tulsa, Oklahoma | ||
| 29 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Los Angeles | Two shows was done at this place. Bootleg: First time out on 1LP "Royal American Tour" (WRMB 307) | |
| 30 | Winterland, San Francisco, California | ||
| April | 2 | Kindmens Fieldhouse, Edmonton, Alberto | |
| 3 | Calgary, Alberto, Canada | This was Queen's first concert in Canada. Supported by Kansas. | |
| 6 | Seattle, Washington |
JAPANESE 1975 TOUR First tour in Japan
| April | 18 | The band arrive in Tokyo to begin their first tour of Japan. 3000 screaming fans have gathered to welcome them at the airport. | |
| 19 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo | Bootleg: Part of the concert released on 1LP "Queen Live - A beautiful album". Now also on cd. This concert was also filmed, at least a part of it. | |
| 22 | Aichi Taiikukan, Nagoya | ||
| 23 | Nokusai Taikan, Kobe | Bootleg: Part of the concert released on 1LP "QUEEN" (LLX 2322). Also later on cd. | |
| 25 | Kyden Taiikukan, Fukuoka | ||
| 28 | Taiikukan, Okayamo | ||
| 29 | Yamaha Tsumagoi Hall, Shizuoka | Bootleg: "Seven Seas Of Tsumagio" 2cd, and "Live In Shizuoka" 2cd. | |
| 30 | Bunkan Taiikukan, Yokohama | ||
| May | 1 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo |
I've read this show was filmed, but I can't confirm this. Might just only be a
part of it. Bootleg: First bootleg was "Invite You To A Night At The Bodokan Hall" 1LP, copied by US label SLA, released "Stunning" 1LP. Now released as "First Live Attack" 2CD by Japanese label private master in complete show. In Aug. 2007 Japanese label "Tarantura" released a new source of this show on a 2cd called 'Young Nobles Of Rock'. This has the best sound of all the boots from this show. |
August Queen work on A NIGHT AT THE OPERA album
"A Night At The Opera" UK tour.
| Nov | 14 | Empire, Liverpool | |
| 15 | Empire, Liverpool | ||
| 16 | Coventry Theatre, Coventry | ||
| 17 | Colston Hall, Bristol | ||
| 18 | Colston Hall, Bristol | ||
| 19 | Capitol, Cardiff | ||
| 21 | Odeon, Taunton | ||
| 23 | Winter Gardens, Bournemouth | ||
| 24 | Gaumont, Southampton | ||
| 26 | Free Trade Hall, Manchester (two shows) | Bootleg: "Sweet Rhapsody" 2CD, complete show. Not sure yet which show, (early/late). | |
| 29 | Hammersmith Odeon, London | ||
| 30 | Hammersmith Odeon, London | ||
| Dec | 1 | Hammersmith Odeon, London | |
| 2 | Hammersmith Odeon, London | ||
| 7 | Civic Hall, Wolverhampton | ||
| 8 | Guildhall, Preston | ||
| 9 | Odeon, Birmingham | ||
| 10 | Odeon, Birmingham | ||
| 11 | City Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne | ||
| 13 | Carid Hall, Dundee, Scotland | Bootleg: "Doin' Alright Scotland" 2cdr. (Breakdown). | |
| 14 | Capitol, Abordoen | ||
| 15 | Glasgow Apollo, Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| 16 | Glasgow Apollo, Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| 24 | Hammersmith Odeon, London | A bit shorter show that previously
shows on this tour.
This concert was filmed & recorded by BBC Broadcasted live on Radio one & Old Grey Whistle Test.
2nd. encore wasn't filmed, the film crew thought the show was over. But,
everything was audio tape recorded. Well, who knows there might be a film from
one camera, but if BBC still have this??? Who knows.... Bootleg: First out on "Command Performance" 1LP (part of the show). Now on many cd & DVD bootlegs. More info later. |
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| 27 | "A Night At The Opera" reaches No. 1 at the British album chart. |
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1976
A Night At The Opera USA tour
| Jan | 20 | Queen fly to New York for rehearsals for the tour. | |
| 27 | Palace Theatre, Waterbury, Connecticut | ||
| 29 | Music Hall, Boston, Massachusetts | ||
| 30 | Music Hall, Boston, Massachusetts | ||
| 31 | Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
| Feb | 1 | Tower Theatre, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| 5 | Beacon Theatre, New York | ||
| 6 | Beacon Theatre, New York | ||
| 7 | Beacon Theatre, New York | ||
| 8 | Beacon Theatre, New York | ||
| 11 | Maconic Temple, Detroit, Michigan | ||
| 12 | Maconic Temple, Detroit, Michigan | ||
| 13 | Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Ohio | ||
| 14 | Public Hall, Cleveland, Ohio | ||
| 15 | Sports Arena, Toledo, Ohio | ||
| 18 | Civic Senter, Saginaw, Michigan | ||
| 19 | Veterans' Memorial Auditorium, Columbus, Ohio | ||
| 20 | Syrian Mosque, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | ||
| 22 | Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, Illinois | ||
| 23 | Auditorium Theatre, Chicago, Illinois | ||
| 26 | Koll Auditorium, St Louis, Missouri | ||
| 27 | Convention Centre, Indianapolis, Indiana | ||
| 28 | Dane County, Coliseum, Wisconsin | ||
| 29 | Fort Wayne Coliseum, Indiana State | ||
| March | 1 | Milwaukee Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| 3 | St Pauls Auditorium, Minneapolis, Minnesota | ||
| 7 | Berkeley Community Hall, Berkeley | ||
| 9 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, LA, CA | (2 shows) | |
| 10 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, LA, CA | ||
| 11 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, LA, CA | ||
| 12 | Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, LA, CA | ||
| 13 | Sports Arena, San Diego, California | ||
A Night At The Opera Japanese tour
| March | 22 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo | |
| 23 | Aichi Ken Gymnasium, Nagoya | ||
| 24 | Kosei Kaikan, Himeji City | ||
| 26 | Kyden Gymnasium, Fukuoka (2 shows) | ||
| 29 | Kosei Nenkin Kaikan, Osaka (2 shows) | Bootleg: First out was the ultra rare 2LP "ZOOM QUEEN" from the afternoon show. Now on 2cd "Operatic Afternoon" (Wardour). Evening show was first time out on the 2CD "ZOOM". Same title, but it's from the 2nd. show that day. More info later. | |
| 31 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo | Bootleg: Part of show on "Invite You To A Night..Bodokan" 1LP & 1cd. LP also out on a 2CD called: "Operatic Ecstasy" (Wardour) | |
| April | 1 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo | Bootleg: Part of show on "Invite You To A Night..Bodokan" 1LP & 1 cd. More info later. |
| 2 | Miyagi Kan Sports Centre, Sandai | ||
| 4 | Nichidai Kodo, Tokyo |
A Night At The Opera Australia tour
| April | 11 | Entertainments Centre, Perth | |
| 14 | Apollo Stadium, Adelaide | Bootleg: No known, fake info on "He Made Is On His Own" + others cd's inc. 3 tracks telling from this day. That's a fake, those 3 tracks are from Rainbow, London Nov. 20th. 1974. | |
| 15 | Apollo Stadium, Adelaide | ||
| 17 | Hardon Pavillion, Sydney | ||
| 18 | Hardon Pavillion, Sydney | ||
| 19 | Festival Hall, Melbourne | ||
| 20 | Festival Hall, Melbourne | ||
| 22 | Festival Hall, Brisbane |
UK Festival 1976
| Sept | 1 | Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh | |
| 2 | Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh | ||
| 10 | Cardiff Castle, Cardiff | ||
| 18 | Hyde Park, London |
This concert was filmed in full, but the only know video copy is that which has been
shown at Queen fan club convention. First shown in 1988. Copies of full show are around on video & DVD's,
but not best technical quality. Only of interest for mania fans. Bootleg: First out on 1LP "Free In The Park". Full show released in 2001 on Japanese 1cd "Hyde Park". Now also on DVD bootlegs. Info later. |
Autum 1976 work on "A Day At The Races.
Dec 10 Queen released "A Day At The Races" album.
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1977
USA "A Day At The Races" tour 1977
January 1977 Queen fly to Boston for rehearsals before commencing a two month tour of North America.
| Jan | 13 | Auditorium, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | |
| 14 | Dane County Coliseum, Madison, Wisconsin | ||
| 15 | Columbus Gardens, Colombus, Indiana | ||
| 16 | Convention Centre, Indianapolis, Indiana | ||
| 18 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan | ||
| 20 | Civic Center, Saginaw, Michagan | ||
| 21 | Elliot Hall Of Music, Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| 22 | Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan | ||
| 23 | Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, Ohio | Bootleg: "A Day At The Coliseum" 2cdr (Breakdown) | |
| 25 | Central Canadian Exhibition, Ottawa, Ontario | ||
| 26 | The Forum, Montreal, Quebec | ||
| 28 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois | ||
| 29 | Mars Arena, Dayton, Ohia (cancelled) | ||
| 30 | St. John's Arena, Toledo, Ohio | ||
| Feb | 1 | Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario | |
| 3 | Civic Center, Springfield, Massachusetts | ||
| 4 | College Park, University Of Maryland, Maryland | ||
| 5 | Madison Sqare Garden, New York | ||
| 6 | Nassau Coliseum, Nassau, The Bahamas | ||
| 8 | War Memorial Auditorium, Syracuse, New York | ||
| 9 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusetts | ||
| 10 | Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island | ||
| 11 | Civic Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
| 19 | Sportatorium, Miami, Florida | ||
| 20 | Civic Center, Lakeland, Florida | ||
| 21 | Fox Theatre, Atlanta, Georgia | ||
| 22 | Auditorium, Birmingham, Alabama | ||
| 24 | Kiel Auditorium, St. Louis, Missouri | ||
| 25 | Lloyd Noble Center, Norman, Oklahoma | ||
| 26 | Moody Coliseum, Dallas, Texas | ||
| 27 | Sam Houston, Houston, Texas | ||
| March | 1 | Phoenix Coliseum, Phoenix, Arizona | |
| 3 | Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, California | ||
| 4 | Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, California | ||
| 13 | Seattle Arena, Seattle, Washington | Bootleg: First out on "Duck Soup" 1LP, another 1LP is "PNW", which inc. different tracks. Many bootleg lp & cd's are released from this concert. More info later. | |
| 16 | Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Alberto | ||
| 17 | Jubilee Auditorium, Calgary, Alberto | ||
| 18 | Northland Arena, Edmonton, Alberta |
"A Day At The Races" European tour 1977
| May | 8 | Ice Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden | Bootleg: "White Night At The Races" 2cdr (Breakdown) |
| 10 | Scandinavium, Gothenburg, Sweden | ||
| 12 | Broendby Hall, Copenhagen, Denmark | Bootleg: "Invite You To A Night At The Warehouse" 2LP (Stoned 5). Also on 2cd. | |
| 13 | Congresscentrum, Hamburg, Germany | ||
| 14 | Jahrhunderthalle, Frankfurt, Germany | ||
| 16 | Phillipshalle, Dusseldorf, Germany | ||
| 17 | Ahoy Hall, Rotterdam, Holland | ||
| 19 | Sportshalle, Basle | ||
| 20 | The band flew back home to England. | ||
| 23 | Hippodrome, Bristol | Bootleg: "A Day At The Bristol" 2cdr (Breakdown) | |
| 24 | Hippodrome, Bristol | ||
| 26 | Gaumont, Southampton | ||
| 27 | Gaumont, Southampton | ||
| 29 | Bingley Hall, Stafford | ||
| 30 | Apollo, Glasgow | Bootleg: "A Day At The Apollo" 2CD (Gypsy Eye) | |
| 31 | Apollo, Glasgow | ||
| June | 2 | Empire Theatre, Liverpool | |
| 3 | Empire Theatre, Liverpool | ||
| 6 | Earls Court, London | Bootleg: "A Night At The Court" 2cd, "The Prophet's Queen" 2cd more complete. "Make Me Feel Like A Millionaire" 2lp. I've been told the encore is from June 7th. | |
| 7 | Earls Court, London | Bootleg: "A Night At The Court" 2cd, "The Prophet's Queen" 2cd more complete. "Make Me Feel Like A Millionaire" 2lp. I've been told the encore is from June 7th. | |
| Oct | 6 | New London Theatre, London | Bootleg: "Champions
Shoot" 1cd (Wardour), with 'live' set. I guess complete, but not
100% sure about this. For the purposes of promoting the new single 'We Are The Champions', five thousand British fan club members are invited to attend the filming of the video. At only four days notice though many received their invitation too late, and are unable to get to London in time. The band performed a impromptu performance to thanks the fans. |
| 28 | Maida Vale Studio, London |
Queen recorded their final session for the BBC. Bootleg: Many available bootlegs of this session. First bootleg was "Freddie's Boys At The Beeb" 1LP. Info later. |
"News Of The World" USA tour 1977
| Nov | 11 | Comberland County Civic Center, Portland, Maine | The band played 'Sleeping On A Sidewalk' this night, but dropped it from the set, because it didn't work as well as expected. |
| 12 | Boston Garden, Boston, Massachusets | ||
| 13 | Civic Center, Springfield, Massachusets | ||
| 15 | Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island | ||
| 16 | Memorial Coliseum, New Haven, Connecticut | ||
| 18 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan | ||
| 19 | Cobo Hall, Detroit, Michigan | ||
| 21 | Maple Leaf Garden, Toronto, Ontario | ||
| 23 | The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
| 24 | The Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
| 25 | Scope Arena, Norfolk, Virginia | ||
| 27 | Richfield Coliseum, Cleveland, Ohio | ||
| 29 | Capitol Center, Washington DC | ||
| Dec | 1 | Madison Square Garden, New York | Bootleg: "Rocks New York" 4cdr (Trail). CD 1 & 2. |
| 2 | Madison Square Garden, New York | Bootleg: "Rocks New York" 4cdr (Trail). CD 3 & 4. | |
| 4 | University Arena, Dayton, Ohio | ||
| 5 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago, Illinois | ||
| 8 | The Omni, Atlanta, Georgia | ||
| 10 | Tarrant County Convention Center, Fort Worth, Texas | ||
| 11 | The Summit, Huston, Texas | Bootleg: "A
Night At The Summit" 2CD (DQA 006). Also on DVD, and other
cd's. Info later. Information I have got, is that the concert on 10 & 11 was filmed. Bob Harris was there with a film crew to cover two show. But, this might not be true. |
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| 15 | Aladdin Center, Las Vegas, Nevada | ||
| 16 | Sports Arena, San Diego, California | ||
| 17 | County Coliseum, Oakland, California | ||
| 20 | Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California | ||
| 21 | Long Beach Arena, Long Beach, California | ||
| 22 | Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, California | For the final encore, the band's six and a half foot bodyguard takes to the stage dressed as Father Christmas carrying on his back a huge sack from which Freddie emerges. An assortment of people then join the band when Freddie & Brian perform a specially rehearsed acoustic rendion of 'White Christmas'. |
Queen fly back to UK on Christmas Eve.
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1978
"News Of The World" European Tour.
| April | 12 | Ice Stadium, Stockholm, Sweden | Bootleg: "Big Disgrace" 2cd (Gypsy Eye) |
| 13 | Falkoner Theatre, Copenhagen, Denmark | Bootleg: "Rock'n Roll Night, Tonight Ok!" 2cd (Gypsy Eye) & "Denmark News" 2cd (Wardour). | |
| 14 | Ernst Merck Halle, Hamburg, Germany | ||
| 16 | Forest National, Brussels, Belgium | ||
| 17 | Forest National, Brussels, Belgium | ||
| 19 | Ahoy Hall, Rotterdam, Holland | ||
| 20 | Ahoy Hall, Rotterdam, Holland | ||
| 21 | Forest National, Brussels, Belgium | ||
| 23 | Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France | ||
| 24 | Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France | ||
| 26 | Westfallenhalle, Dortmund, Germany | ||
| 28 | Deutschlandhalle, Berlin, Germany | Bootleg: "Berlin '78" 2cdr (Trail). | |
| 30 | Hallenstadion, Zurich, Switzerland | Bootleg: "Zurich News" 2cd (Wardour) | |
| May | 2 | Stadthalle, Vienna, Austria | Bootleg: "Last News" 2cd (Gypsy Eye) |
| 3 | Olympiahalle, Munic, Germany | ||
| 6 | Bingley Hall, Stafford, UK | ||
| 7 | Bingley Hall, Stafford, UK | ||
| 11 | Empire Pool, London, UK | ||
| 12 | Empire Pool, London, UK | ||
| 13 | Empire Pool, London, UK |
July, Queen work on material for their seventh album "Jazz".
The session are recorded at Mountain Studios, in Switzerland, and Superbear Studios in Southern France. The recording is
finished by October.
North American "Jazz" tour 1978
| Oct | 28 | Convention Senter, Dallas, Texas | Bootleg: "The First Jazz" 2CDR (Breakdown 064) |
| 29 | Mid South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee | ||
| 31 | Civic Auditorium, New Orleans | ||
| Nov | 3 | Sportorium, Miami | |
| 4 | Civic Senter, Lakeland, Florida | ||
| 6 | Capitol Centre, Washington DC | ||
| 7 | New Haven Coliseum, Connecticut | ||
| 9 | Cobo Arena, Detroit | ||
| 10 | Cobo Arena, Detroit | ||
| 11 | Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo, Michigan | ||
| 13 | Boston Gardens, Boston, Massachusetts | ||
| 14 | Civic Centre, Providence, Rhode Island | ||
| 16 | Madison Square Garden, New York | ||
| 17 | Madison Square Garden, New York | ||
| 19 | Nassau Coliseum, Uniondale, Long Island, New York | ||
| 20 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
| 22 | Nashville Auditorium, Nashville, Tennessee | ||
| 23 | Checker dome, St Louis, Missouri | ||
| 25 | Richfield, Coliseum, Cleveland, Ohio | ||
| 26 | Riverfront Coliseum, Cincinnati, Ohio | ||
| 28 | War Memorial Auditorium, Buffalo, New York | ||
| 30 | Central Canadian Exhibition Centre, Ottawa, Ontario | ||
| Dec | 1 | The Forum, Montreal, Quebec Canada | Bootleg: "Live In Montreal" 2cd & "Live Achievements" 2cd |
| 3 | Maple Leaf Garden, Toronto, Ontario | ||
| 4 | Maple Leaf Garden, Toronto, Ontario | ||
| 6 | Dane County Coliseum, Madison, Wisconsin | ||
| 7 | Chicago Stadium, Chicago | Bootleg: "The Ultimate Entertainer" 2cd (Wardour) | |
| 8 | Kemper Arena, Kansas City | ||
| 12 | Seattle Coliseum, Seattle | ||
| 13 | Portland Coliseum, Portland, Oregon | ||
| 14 | Pacific Coliseum, Vancouver BC, Canada | Bootleg: "Right Up Front" 2cdr (Breakdown) | |
| 16 | Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California | Bootleg: "Dreamers Oakland" 2cdr (Breakdown) | |
| 18 | Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, California | ||
| 19 | Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, California | ||
| 20 | Inglewood Forum, Los Angeles, California |
European "Jazz" tour spring 1979.
| Jan | 17 | Ernst Merckhalle, Hamburg | |
| 18 | Oster Hall, Kiel | ||
| 20 | Stadthalle, Bremen | ||
| 21 | Westfallenhalle, Dortmund | ||
| 23 | Messesportsplace, Hanover | ||
| 24 | Deutschlandhalle, Berlin | Bootleg: "Jazzin' For Deutschland" 2cdr (Breakdown 064) | |
| 26 | Forest Nationale, Brussels | ||
| 27 | Forest Nationale, Brussels | ||
| 29 | Ahoy Hall, Rotterdam | ||
| 30 | Ahoy Hall, Rotterdam | ||
| Feb | 1 | Sportshalle, Cologne Germany | Bootleg: "Save Me" 2LP |
| 2 | Festhalle, Frankfurt | ||
| 4 | Hallenstadium, Zurich | ||
| 6 | Dom Sportova, Zagreb, Yogoslavia | ||
| 7 | Tivoli Halle, Ljubljana, Yogoslavia | ||
| 10 | Basketball Halle, Munich | ||
| 11 | Basketball Halle, Munich | ||
| 13 | Sportshalle Boeblingen, Stuttgart | ||
| 15 | Saalandhalle, Saarbrucken | ||
| 17 | Palais De Sport, Lyon, France | ||
| 19 | Palacio De Deportef, Barcelona, Spain | ||
| 20 | Palacio De Deportef, Barcelona, Spain | ||
| 21 | Palacio De Deportef, Barcelona, Spain | ||
| 23 | Pabellon Del Real Madrid, Madrid | ||
| 25 | Los Arenas, Poitiers | ||
| 27 | Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France | ||
| 28 | Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France | Bootleg: "Bonsoir Paris" 2CD (Gypsy Eye) | |
| March | 1 | Pavillion De Paris, Paris, France |
"Jazz" Japanese tour 1979
| April | 13 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo | |
| 14 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo | Bootleg: "Pride And Joy" 4cd + 1dvd (Wardour) cd 1&2 inc. this date. | |
| 19 | Festivall Hall, Osaka | Bootleg: "Zoom 1979" (4cd). Disc 1&2 inc. this date. | |
| 20 | Festivall Hall, Osaka | Bootleg: "Zoom 1979" (4cd). Disc 3&4 inc. this date. | |
| 21 | Practica Ethics Commemoration Hall, Kanazawa | Bootleg: "Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Rhapsody" 2cd. | |
| 23 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo | Bootleg: "Pride And Joy" 4cd + 1dvd (Wardour) cd 3&4 inc. this date. | |
| 24 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo | ||
| 25 | Bodokan Hall, Tokyo | Bootleg: "Dreamers Ball" 2cd. "At Bodokan" 1DVD R + other. | |
| 27 | Central International Display, Kobe | ||
| 28 | International Display, Nagoya | ||
| 30 | Kyuden Athletic Association, Fukuoka | ||
| May | 1 | Kyuden Athletic Association, Fukuoka | |
| 2 | Prefectural Athletic Association, Yamaguchi | ||
| 5 | Makomani Ice Arena, Sapporo | ||
| 6 | Makomani Ice Arena, Sapporo | Bootleg: "Jazz Final" 2CD. (One track from the 5th. |
June 22 Queen release their first live album "Live Killers" 2LP. Recorded at various location on
the European tour between January and March 1979.
| Aug | 18 | Ludwigsparkstadion, Saarsbrucken |
Crazy 'Live Killers' tour of England 1979
| Nov | 22 | Royal Dublin Society Hall, Dublin | |
| 24 | National Exhibition Center, Birmingham | ||
| 26 | Apollo Theatre, Manchester | ||
| 27 | Apollo Theatre, Manchester | ||
| 30 | Apollo Theatre, Glasgow | ||
| Dec | 1 | Apollo Theatre, Glasgow | |
| 3 | City Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne | ||
| 4 | City Hall, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne | Bootleg: "Crazy in Newcastle" 2cdr (Breakdown) | |
| 6 | Empire Theatre, Liverpool | ||
| 7 | Empire Theatre, Liverpool | ||
| 9 | Hippodrome, Bristol | ||
| 10 | Brigton Center, Brighton | ||
| 11 | Brigton Center, Brighton | ||
| 13 | Lyceum Ballroom, London | ||
| 14 | Rainbow Theatre, London | ||
| 17 | Tiffany's, Purley | ||
| 19 | Tottenham Mayfair, London | ||
| 20 | Lewisham Odeon, London | ||
| 22 | Alexandra Palace, London | ||
| 26 | Hammersmith Odeon, London | Bootleg: First out on "Crazy
Tour" 2LP (incomplete). Full show first time on "Complete Kampuchea
Concert" 2CD (Gypsy Eye). This concert was filmed in full. Edit version has been included in the 'Queen Special' television broadcast (1980). Also a video shown at some UK fan club convention are now out on a DVD bootleg called "Live Crazy" 1DVD. The DVD also included 'Queen Special' from television. A 2LP is officially released, but only one track ,"Now I'm Here" from Queen is included on the album. |
"The Game" North American tour 1980
| June | 19 | Queen fly to Los Angeles for seven days of rehearsals ahead of the impending American tour. | |
| 30 | "The Game" album is released worldwide. | ||
| 30 | PNE Coliseum, Vancouver, British Columbia | ||
| July | 1 | Seattle Coliseum, Seattle | |
| 2 | Portland Coliseum, Portland, Oregon | ||
| 5 | Sports Arena, San Diago | ||
| 6 | Compton Terrace, Phoenix | ||
| 8 | The Forum, Los Angeles | ||
| 9 | The Forum, Los Angeles | ||
| 11 | The Forum, Los Angeles | ||
| 12 | The Forum, Los Angeles | ||
| 13 | Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California | ||
| 14 | Oakland Coliseum, Oakland, California | Bootleg: "Look Back In Anger" 2cdr (Trail) Incomplete, some tracks at end is missing.. | |
| Aug | 5 | Mid South Coliseum, Memphis, Tennessee | |
| 6 | Riverside Centroplex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana | ||
| 8 | City Myrlad, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City | ||
| 9 | Reunion, Dallas. Texas | ||
| 10 | Summit, Houston, Texas | ||
| 12 | The Omni, Atlanta, Georgia | ||
| 13 | Charlotte Coliseum, Charlotte, North Caroline | ||
| 14 | Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro | ||
| 16 | Civic Senter, Charleston, South Carolina | ||
| 17 | Riverton Coliseum, Cincinnati, Ohio | ||
| 20 | Civic Center, Hartford, Connecticut | Bootleg: "Play The Live Games" 2cdr (Breakdown) | |
| 22 | Spectrum, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | ||
| 23 | Civic Center, Baltimore, Maryland | ||
| 24 | Civic Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | ||
| 26 | Civic Center, Providence, Rhode Island | ||
| 27 | Spectrum, Portland, Maine | ||
| 29 | The Forum, Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||
| 30 | CNE Grandstand, Toronto | ||
| Sept | 10 | Mecca, Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Bootleg: "All Your Love Tonight" 1cd, "Milwaukee 1980" 2cdr (EOW). |
| 11 | Market Square Arena, indianapolis, Indiana | ||
| 13 | Civic Senter, Omaha, Nebraska | ||
| 14 | St Paul Civic Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota | ||
| 16 | Kemper Arena, Kansas City, Missouri | ||
| 17 | Checkerdome, St Louise, Missouri | ||
| 19 | Horizon, Chicago, Illinois | Bootleg: "The Fly Swatters" 2cd (Gypsy Eye). Full concert. Also "I'm In Love With Freddie" 1cd | |
| 20 | Joe Louis Arena, Detroit | ||
| 21 | Cleveland Coliseum, Cleveland, Ohio | ||
| 23 | Veterans Memorial Coliseum, New Heaven, Connecticut | ||
| 24 | Was Memorial, Syracuse, New York | ||
| 26 | Boston Gardens, Boston, Massachusetts | ||
| 28 | Madison Square Garden, New York | ||
| 29 | Madison Square Garden, New York | ||
| 30 | Madison Square Garden, New York | ||
| Oct | 1 | Madison Square Garden, New York |
'The Game' European tour 1980
Nov 20 Queen leave England and head for Zurich for two days rehearsals,
before the European tour begins.
23
Hallenstadion Zurich, Switzerland
25
Le Bourget La Retonde, Paris, France. Bootleg: "Hello
Paris".
26
Sportshalle, Cologne, Germany
27
Groenoordhalle, Leiden, Holland. Bootleg: "Live
In Holland" 1lp. Various inner sleeves with various titles. Info
here.
29
Grundhalle, Essen, Germany
30
Deutschlandhalle, Berlin
Dec 1
Stadthalle, Bremen
5
NEC, Birmingham, UK
6
NEC, Birmingham, UK
8
Wembley Arena, London. Bootleg: "Flash
Alive" 2LP. "Standing On The Arena"
2cd. More bootleg info here.
"Flash Gordon" film music album released on this day.
9
Wembley Arena, London
10
Wembley Arena, London
12
Forest Nationale, Brussels, Belgium
13
Forest Nationale, Brussels, Belgium
14
Festhalle, Frankfurt, Germany. Bootleg: "Imagine" 2CD. Queen played 'Imagine' as a tribute to John Lennon.
16
Hall Rheus, Stasbourg
18
Olympiahalle, Munic, Germany
Japan tour 1981
Feb 8 Queen fly to Japan for 5 concert at Bodokan hall in Tokyo.
12
Bodokan Hall, Tokyo. Bootleg: "Battle
Theme" 4cdr (Trail)
13
Bodokan Hall, Tokyo. Bootleg: "Need
Your Loving Rock" 2cd. "Battle Theme"
4cdr (Trail)
16
Bodokan Hall, Tokyo. Bootleg: " Zoom
up" 2cd. "Prime Jive" 4cd
(Wardour, complete)
17
Bodokan Hall, Tokyo. Bootleg: "Prime
Jive" 4cd (Wardour)
18
Bodokan Hall, Tokyo
South American tour 1981
Feb 28 Velez Sarfield, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Bootleg: First out was "The Falklands Are
Rocking" 1LP & "Falklands II-The
Sequel" 1LP.
Later on 2CD "First Major Rock". Go here for more info.
March 1 Velez Sarfield, Buenos Aires
4
Estadion Municipal, Mar Del Plata
6
Alletico Rosario Central, Rosario
8
Velez Sarfield, Buenos Aires
20
Morombi Stadium, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Bootleg: "Let
Sao Paulo Entertain You" 2cd.
21
Morombi Stadium, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Sept 25 Poliedro De Caracas, Caracas, Venezuela
26
Poliedro De Caracas, Caracas
27
Poliedro De Caracas, Caracas
Oct 9 Estadion
Universitano, Monterey, Mexico
17
Estadion Cuahtermoc, Puebla Bootleg: "En
Vivo Puebla 17 Octubre 1981" 1lp. "Nevermore
Goodbye Tacos" 1cd.
18
Estadion Cuahtermoc, Puebla. Bootleg: "Need
Your Lovin' Mexico" 2cdr (Breakdown)
Nov 22 The band
travel to Canada for rehearsals and last minute preparations for two concerts, which are to be filmed.
24
The Forum, Montreal, Quebec
25
The Forum, Montreal, Quebec
A officially 90 minute video "We Will Rock You", was made out of these two concerts. Now on
DVD.
Bootleg: "Killer In The
Forum" 1cd, "Cry Argentina"
2cd. A lot more bootlegs is out. Go here for info.
The "Hot Space" European tour