News


June 30, 2004
46664-Latino on August 21, 2004 "If you live outside of Spain, you can order your tickets by phone from ticket distributor ServiCam. The phone number is (+34) 902 44 43 00 (thanks to Jen from BrianMay.com for this information). They have an English speaking operator.. You will need your credit card number and the the number of your passport. They don't send tickets to anywhere outside of Spain, so you have to pick them up from the ServiCam office in Benidorm, Calle Alameda 17 on Friday morning (August 20th) because the office is closed in the afternoon and on Saturday. You have to bring your passport." (source: YourValentine on the queenzone-forum. Thanks!) WWRY Las Vegas You can order your tickets online via this link. If you wish to book your tickets AND stay at the Paris Las Vegas click here and book one of the packages. On a site note: Tony Vincent, who played Galileo in London will share his role as Galileo with Jason Wooten. The part of Scaramouche has been offered to another familiar face: The wonderful Patti Russo. The reason there are two Galileo's and two Scaramouche's is it would be too exhausting for them to perform two shows a night. (source). The big opening will be on September 8, 2004! :::Site Updates::: And more from Las Vegas... I corrected the ticket prices for these shows (sorry about the error!). Also some more pictures have been added from the press conference. The new ones are sneaked from Brian's website and some of the original ones have been exchanged to those without the watermark. Enjoy!


June 27, 2004
	Just some small snippets to keep everything up-to-date... Las Vegas tickets Tickets are on sale for $ 80.50, $ 97.00 and $ 113.50 (including tax and handling), available at the Paris box office or by calling (702) 946-4567 or (877) Rock show. (source) WWRY - The book This book will be published this September by Carlton Books (foreword by Roger and Brian). This offical book contains script and full lyrics to all songs. (source) 46664 - Latino Tickets for 60 EUR/ticket can be ordered online (then click on "servicam venta de entradas") or by phone: (+34) 902 44 43 00. Spanish speakers check out this additional link! (source)


June 26, 2004
	Roger and Brian left Las Vegas yesterday and are now in Los Angeles for more promotion work - this time with Robert de Niro. See Brian's soapbox for more news. Some of the Corbis pictures that I uploaded on June 24 are on Queenonline, too, BUT without watermark (Thank you, Ellie!). The picture on the left is directly sneaked from this site. To enlarge it simply click on it. :::Site Updates::: New screencaps are online (Radio Ga Ga) and a new interview as well. Enjoy!


June 25, 2004
	For all of those people who weren't among the lucky ones to see the press conference in person or listen to it online here is your chance to download the whole event! Deacon John, member of the Queenzone board edited and uploaded everything. It's available here! (With thanks to Deacon Fan and Richard) and also on Maki's website. Jen started to transcribe the interview. You can find the first part on brianmay.com. There were also some nice pics from this press conference floating around on the internet. Enjoy!


June 21, 2004
It's all about the WWRY debut in North America this week... The US sees the (limited time) re-release of Greatest Hits on CD which will be timed for the opening of the musical in Las Vegas. According to Brian the CD "will also feature the resurrected original vinyl single version of "I'm in Love with My Car" (in response to the big reaction to a current Jaguar TV ad in the USA featuring the track)." (source) For those who did not have a chance yet to see the commerical here is the direct link (right-click to download it). If you plan to visit the premiere and live in the UK be sure to visit the Fan Club's website. Jacky and Val are offering a fantastic Vegas trip for the UK fans.


June 19, 2004
Las Vegas press conference If you are from the Las Vegas area here is your chance to see Roger this coming Wednesday, June 23, 11 am PDT! The address to attend this event is Le Theatre des Arts, Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Blvd. South. Rog will be joined by Brian, Ben Elton, Jane Rosenthal and Bobby Yee. Click here to read the official press release and further details. Please notice that "The press conference is open to members of the media as well as the first 1,000 members of the public. There is no admission charge for this event, and there will be NO autograph signing following the press conference." Roger and Brian on Rockline Roger and Brian will be also interviewed on Rockline, which will be broadcast live. They will be on-air throughout the entire programme which is being broadcast from the Paris in Vegas 8:30 pm - 10 pm PST. A number of fans might also be invited to be in the studio during the interview. It's a call-in show and you can also listen to it live via their website. (source) The Wire Daisies competition (see news June 2 for details) The winner of the competion will be announced on their message board on Monday, July 12. There is still time to enter this competition. Your chance to win tickets, flights and accomodation to their gig at the Montreux Jazz Festival on July 17th. "And don’t forget to sign up your friends if you really want to boost your chances of winning." (source: Newsletter from The Wire Daisies) :::Site Updates::: More screencaps are added to the website. These new ones are from the Montral concerts in 1981. Enjoy!


June 18, 2004
Greg Brooks Box Set Auction "Queen’s trusty Official Archivist is holding a raffle to win one of 16 Queen Cabinet Boxed Sets. To stand a chance of winning one these brand new, never played, never opened 22CD collectors items please contact Greg directly at GB@Queen-Archives.fsnet.co.uk for more information. It is a wonderful piece of product and a must have for any serious Queen Fan. What are you waiting for?" (source) Wire Daisies "Lastly we would like to give a little mention Roger’s mates the Wire Daisies. The Cornish rock sensations are making quite a name for themselves at the moment. The four piece band fronted by the RT discovered Treana Morris are currently packing out venues across the UK to superb reactions and are even following in Queen’s footsteps by playing the Montreux Jazz Festival in July. Check out their site, and give them a little support - I am sure Roger would really appreciate you guys helping them out, you can even win an all expenses paid trip to see them play Montreux! They release their first EP on July 12th." (source)


June 15, 2004
46664-concert in Benidorm "The big news at moment of course it that Queen will be performing live at the 46664 Latino concert in Benidorm on Saturday August 21st . The opening paragraphs of the Press Release are below, but head on over to head over to www.46664.com for all the details. “(MADRID – 15th June 2004) 46664, an initiative of the Nelson Mandela Foundation, together with Vicente Pérez Devesa (Mayor of Benidorm) and Luis Alvarez (46664 Latino Producer) announced today at a press conference in Madrid plans for 46664 Latino, an all-star concert to be staged in Benidorm at Les Foietes Stadium on Saturday 21st August 2004. The line-up is still to be finalised, but confirmed Latino artists include: Miguel Bosé, Chayanne, Joaquin Cortes, Paco de Lucia, Ricardo Montaner, Azucar Moreno, Diego Torres and Franco de Vita amongst others. They will be joined by Montserrat Caballé, and 46664 Ambassadors Queen, Dave Stewart and Zucchero.” (source)


June 12, 2004
Next Tuesday, June 15, a press conference in Madrid will take place with Quen representatives being present. The reason is the 46664 Latino concert later this year in Benidorm. According to Brian's soapbox Roger and Brian still intend to play there. On June 22nd there is a chance for Queen to pick up one of the Mojo Heroes Music Awards. BBC 3 has announced August 14th as a provision Date for the first transmission of "The story of Bohemain Rhapsody" documentary. Roger and Brian visited the Rockfield studios in Wales on 12th February "to revisit and reconstruct" the recording of Bohemian Rhapsody for this documentary. (source) :::Site Updates::: Roger guested on one track of Procol Harum's latest CD "The Well’s on Fire". The track is called "Shadow Boxed". Gary Brooker was interviewed bay Radio Alicante on 15 March 2003. I uploaded a small mp3-track of Gary Brooker answering the question what it was like to work with Roger. New screencaps from the making of the "Bohemian Rhapsody" video (GVH2) were added and I also exchanged the screencaps from the "One vision documentary". The recent ones had the wrong size. Click here! Two new pictures have been added to the webgalleries. The new one in the 70's gallery is in the first row on index no. 4 (Rog on Freddie's lap), the new one from the 80's is in the second row on index No. 3 (Rog on a bicycle).


June 6, 2004
:::Site Updates::: More screencaps have been added. This time they were taken from the "One vision documentary" (GVH2). Enjoy!


June 3, 2004
"Record Collector round-up A handful of Queen mentions in Record Collector this month... Especially in the most wanted pages which tracks down collectables, promos and memorabilia. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody / I'm in love with my car: Blue pressed vinyl, dated 1978 and numbered 122 with an envelope is being auctioned on June 4th with an estimated value of £ 2000 - £ 2500! 46664 - A custom printed 3 CD-set in a slipcase can now fetch £ 50 due to the unique performances and one off live renditions of tracks by both Queen and U2. Queen & David Bowie - Under Pressure: £ 400. This japanese promo is unusual because it a) is a gatefold single and b) it oddly includes three other tracks, by three completely different artists namely Rod Stewart, Christopher Cross and George Benson!" (source)


June 2, 2004
"Wire Daisies Montreux Comp Just like Queen did back in the 80's, The Wire Daisies will be playing the Montreux Jazz Festival. Fronted by the Roger Taylor discovered Treana Morris The Wire Daisies will be performing on the final night of the Festival on July 17th. There is currently an amazing competition running on their site www.wiredaisies.com to win tickets, flights and accomodation to the gig. The final night is always a spectacular event and will also feature Seal and Chick. You never know, Rog may even turn up and show his support..." (source)


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