Where the Glitter Began From grey Britain to a technicolour explosion – the story of how rock got fabulous. Glam rock didn’t just happen – it erupted in the UK at the start of the 1970s like a sequinned volcano, turning drab streets into catwalks and ordinary lads into peacocks. The Spark That Lit the Fuse The drab backdrop: Three-day weeks, power cuts, strikes, and post-war austerity still hanging in the air. Britain needed colour, escape, and a damn good kick up the backsid

A 1981 Montreal Forum Live Resurrection Released worldwide as a 3×LP limited edition box set on October 29, 2007 (catalogue varies by territory), Queen’s Queen Rock Montreal — recorded November 24–25, 1981 at the Montreal Forum — was their first full official live album from the classic line-up’s final years. Produced/mixed by Justin Shirley-Smith, Kris Fredriksson & Josh Macrae, this 27-track set (plus Live Aid bonus) was reissued in 2024 with IMAX theatrical run and 4K UHD/

One year on – the world still weeps at Garden Lodge gates Freddie Forever, a one-page tribute in Bravo magazine, December 9, 1992. On the first anniversary of Freddie Mercury’s death (November 24, 1992), fans from across the globe gathered at 1 Logan Place, London. Flowers, candles, tears, and a thousand voices singing “We Are the Champions”. Mary Austin joined them; a wax figure was unveiled at Rock Circus; one pregnant fan even legally changed her name to Freddie Mercury. N

Queen's "Innuendo" was released as a single in the UK by EMI Records on January 14, 1991. Written by Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, though credited to Queen, the song serves as the opening track on the 1991 album of the same name and was also the album's lead single. The single premiered at number one on the UK Singles Chart in January 1991, marking the band's first chart-topping hit since "Under Pressure" nearly ten years earlier, and it also entered the top ten in ten ot

A 1973 BBC Sessions Raw Glory Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 4, 1989, on Band Of Joy Records (catalogue: BOJLP001), Queen At The Beeb was the band’s first official live release — eight tracks from two BBC Radio 1 Sound Of The 70s sessions (February 5 & December 3, 1973) at Langham 1. Produced by Bernie Andrews, this raw document featured early Queen and Queen II material, including the only official release of “Ogre Battle” from the first session. Peaked at No

The Melancholy Houston Bonus Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 27, 1989, on Parlophone Records (catalogue: QUEEN 15), Queen’s “The Miracle” was the fifth and final single from the album of the same name. The title track (produced by Queen & David Richards) was backed with the blistering live “Stone Cold Crazy” from the Rainbow 1974 and, on 12"/CD, the Houston 1977 “My Melancholy Blues.” Peaked at No. 21 on the Official Singles Chart for 5 weeks. Issued

A Magic Tour Live Snapshot Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 1, 1986, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3519), Queen’s Live Magic was their second official live album — a 15-track condensed document of the 1986 Magic Tour. Recorded at Wembley Stadium (July 11–12), Knebworth Park (August 9), and Budapest (July 27), heavily edited and mixed by Brian May & Trip Khalaf. Peaked at No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart for 17 weeks. Issued in gatefold sleeve, cassette, and CD forma

Queen's Nostalgic Radio Anthem Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK by EMI Records (catalog number QUEEN 1) on January 23, 1984, Queen’s “Radio Ga Ga” — backed with “I Go Crazy” — served as the lead single from their album The Works. Written by Roger Taylor, the track nostalgically defends the radio format amid the rise of MTV and video. It became a global smash, topping charts in 19 countries, reaching No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart and Australian Kent Music Report, an

A Hawkmen Arena Rock Odyssey Released as a vinyl LP and TC in the UK on December 8, 1980, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMC 3351 / OC 062-64 203), Queen’s Flash Gordon (Original Soundtrack Music) — the score to the cult film — was their ninth studio album. Produced by Brian May & Mack, recorded at Townhouse, Music Centre, Advision, and Utopia Studios, this 18-track concept featured dialogue from the movie and the hit single “Flash.” Peaked at No. 10 on the UK Albums Chart for 1

Queen blast off with the ultimate superhero anthem – Flash! Aaa-ah! Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on November 24, 1980, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMI 5126), Queen’s “Flash” — the theme from Flash Gordon — was written by Brian May (A-side) and Freddie Mercury (B-side). Produced by Brian May & Mack for Queen Productions Ltd., this bombastic rock anthem backed with “Football Fight” peaked at No. 10 on the Official Singles Chart for 13 weeks. Issued in solid centre

Queen's 1978 Leadership Shift Spotlight Published in the UK on January 19, 1978, this cover feature “No Longer Leader?” explored the evolving dynamics within Queen. The article delved into whether Freddie Mercury was stepping back from being the sole leader of the band, highlighting the growing contributions from Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon, and reflecting on the group's maturing creative process during the News of the World era. The cover featured the band in st

Queen storm the USA – lightning flashes over 9000 heads! Queen's tour in America kicked off! The eye-catchers weren't just Freddie Mercury & Co., but also a giant flashing light hovering overhead, a three-page feature in Bravo magazine, December 26, 1977. How Queen Drive Fans Wild So they put the crown on their new show Drummer Roger Taylor Bassist John Deacon Singer Freddie Mercury Start of the Queen tour in America! The eye-catchers were not only Freddie Mercury & Co., but

A Millionaire Waltz Glam Opera Released as a vinyl LP in the UK on December 10, 1976, on EMI Records (catalogue: EMTC 104 / 0C 066-98 485), Queen’s A Day At The Races — their fifth studio album — was the sequel to A Night At The Opera. Produced by Queen at Sarm East, Roundhouse, Olympic, Rockfield, Scorpio, and Lansdowne, this 10-track masterpiece featured “Somebody To Love,” “Tie Your Mother Down,” and “Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy.” Peaked at No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart.

Queen's Sheer Heart Attack Live Cut The Single That Hit 11 EMI's 1975 Sheer Rock Push Released as a 7-inch vinyl single in the UK on January 17, 1975, on EMI (catalogue: EMI 2256), Queen’s “Now I’m Here” — backed with “Lily Of The Valley” — was the second single from Sheer Heart Attack. Written by Brian May, produced by Queen and Roy Thomas Baker, this live favourite entered the UK Singles Chart on January 25, 1975, peaked at No. 11, and charted for 7 weeks. Issued in EMI fac

There is no light. Only the red lights of the amplifiers are illuminated. Suddenly a scream: "Now I'm here." A white spotlight points like a finger at singer Freddie Mercury on the right side of the stage. Again silence, darkness. "Now I'm there." The spotlight shines on the left. Then Queen launches into their set: 89 spotlights illuminate the stage in green, yellow, red, and blue. Drummer Roger Taylor, lead guitarist Brian May, and bassist John Deacon unleash a hell of a so

Queen hit the road hard – Freddie’s boys conquer the stage! Queen’s On The Road Part Two, a one-page feature in DISC, December 28, 1974. More Queen road warrior tales added weekly.

POP calls it early – Queen storms the charts and stages! At the beginning of this year, POP magazine predicted a meteoric rise for the new English group Queen. We were right. Their new single, "Seven Seas of Rhye," has confidently entered the Top Ten, with their second album, "Queen II," close behind. And after a sensational UK tour, Queen shines like a radiant star in the pop firmament. – a two-page feature in POP magazine, December 1974. More early Queen prophecy added week

A Debut Glam-Hard Rock Triumph Released as a vinyl LP in Italy January 8, 1974, on EMI (catalogue: 3C 064-94519), Queen’s self-titled debut album — originally recorded 1971–1973 at De Lane Lea and Trident Studios — was issued in laminated sleeve. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker, John Anthony, and Queen, this 10-track set featured “Keep Yourself Alive,” “Liar,” and “Seven Seas Of Rhye.” Spine misprint “QUENN” on some copies. Album Overview Release Details Label: EMI Italiana S.p