Freddie Mercury (July 3, 1977) “Queen Is Coming” The Los Angeles Times

Publication: The Los Angeles Times (Los Angeles, California)

Date: Sunday, July 3, 1977

“Queen Is Coming”

Short news item announcing that Queen had just begun recording a new album in London.

The article states the new album should be ready in time for the group’s upcoming North American tour (October 20 – December 2, 1977).

It notes that the tour would begin on the West Coast and include an engagement at the Inglewood Forum. An Elektra spokesperson confirmed the shows would go on as scheduled even if the album wasn’t finished in time.

The piece is accompanied by a photo of Freddie Mercury and highlights Queen’s rising momentum in 1977. This was during the period leading up to the recording of their landmark album News of the World.

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