http://www.queenzone.com/ Queen news and information RSSMaster 1.0 (http://www.softtool.info/rssmaster) en-US Queen will be awarded the prestigious ‘Ambassadors of Rock’ award this afternoon at the O2 Silver Clef Luncheon in London. Full press release below. The annual star-studded O2 Silver Clef Luncheon is set to bring the crème de la crème of the music world together to celebrate the prestigious awards ceremony at the Hilton, Park Lane. The infamous awards, held in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Mus [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5574 3/7/2009 12:00:00 AM At the Silver Clef Awards last night (Thursday 3rd July) Queen were give the "Ambassadors of Rock" award. The awards are held to raise funds for music therapy charity Nordoff-Robins. Other winners include: Silver Clef Award - Take That Icon Award - Madness Classical Award - Faryl Smith Best British Band - Stereophonics Digital Award - N-Dubz International Award - Brian Wilson Newcom [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5573 7/3/2009 12:28:00 PM “Freddie Mercury had an aura… whether he was onstage in front of 130,000 people, or picking his teeth at the table” – Peter Hince From a ’tasche and leather cap, to housewife knitwear and epic promo videos, Queen had a magisterial knack for nailing the visual side of their art. Their longtime roadie and photograper, Peter Hince, was on hand through the glory days to capture one of t [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5572 1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM The Queen Online Store have just added a brand new Queen clothing range to the store with prices starting at just £12.99. There is something for everyone with t-shirts for men, ladies and children – and for the first time in a long while, a polo shirt and hoodie. Stunning designs include the classic Crest, Tour ’75, A Night At The Opera, News Of The World and Innuendo. Sou [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5571 1/7/2009 12:00:00 AM Expect Queen to pick up a top award at tomorrow’s, July 3, Silver Clef Awards being held in aid of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy. The awards will be hosted by Denise Van Outen with guests which include the music industry’s high fliers, artists, celebrities and supporters of the charity. Roger and Brian are among the guest who will be singled out for honours. Full details of the [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5570 2/7/2009 12:00:00 AM New Release from Immortal (Cargo Records). http://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B002AAC90C/ref=s9_simz_gw_s0_p15_i1?pf_rd_m=A3JWKAKR8XB7XF&pf_rd_s=center-1&pf_rd_r=0JGY88V1MDBXY2Y7S83R&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=463375193&pf_rd_i=301128 [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5569 6/30/2009 5:28:00 AM The Queen + Paul Rodgers Live In Ukraine DVD/CD is set for a US release later in the Summer. An exact release date will be issued shortly. Source: http://www.queenonline.com/news/1300/ [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5568 6/29/2009 6:59:00 PM The latest update from Montreux Music… The program for the 7th Freddie Mercury’s Montreux Memorial Day is now available. The amazing Montserrat Caballé will be in Montreux for an exceptional recital November 21st. Montserrat will meet Freddie fans the day after her recital (November 22nd) for a « Private Audience » something that has never happened before! Source: [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5567 6/29/2009 6:58:00 PM Hard to know what to say – what to feel. I find myself wondering what might have happened on his tour … the number of dates in the UK that he had committed to was insane … I did have a feeling it was impossible … but I was so shocked to hear that he went so suddenly. Very sad. Of course I still think of him as a boy … he used to come and see us (Queen) play when we [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5566 6/29/2009 6:58:00 PM A series of recordings MICHAEL JACKSON made with FREDDIE MERCURY have remained undiscovered for more than 20 years, according to the QUEEN frontman's bandmate BRIAN MAY. The King Of Pop, who passed away on Thursday (25Jun09), worked with the late Mercury in the 1980s on a number of tracks. And the songs, recorded at Jackson's home, have still never been heard by the public. May writes on hi [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5565 6/29/2009 11:26:00 AM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b9d4fJ5FXc In 1984 Freddie Mercury talked about how he met Michael Jackson and his oppinions about him... [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5564 6/29/2009 10:25:00 AM Playing classic songs like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'We Will Rock You', and 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love', Almost Queen pays honest tribute to Queen's timeless music and legendary concert experience. Almost Queen gives fans a chance to experience their favorite songs LIVE in concert, with extraordinary musicianship and visual spectacle. Die-hard Queen fans appreciate that Almost Queen has performe [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5563 6/27/2009 9:03:00 PM Hello Everyone, I am replacing a hard disk, as well as upgrading the RAM memory in the Queenzone.com server between 2pm - 8pm, USA Eastern Daylight Saving time. That is GMT -5. During this time, the site service may be interrupted. Best wishes, Richard [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5560 6/25/2009 12:01:00 PM The latest Queen live DVD ‘Live In Ukraine’ has blasted into the UK Music DVD Charts at No.2! Source: http://www.queenonline.com/news/1299/ [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5559 6/24/2009 10:52:00 AM The celebrated dancers of Mzansi Productions showcase a sleek, seductive celebration of love set to the legendary music of Queen. Three singers and four musicians will accompany the dancers and Debbie Raskusin (African Footprint) and Timothy le Roux are responsible for the choreography, exploring facets of relationships in an elegant sophisticated show brimming with atmosphere, ambience and sup [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5558 6/24/2009 2:34:00 AM In the latest Queen Fan Club magazine (see http://www.queenworld.com/ to join) Roger indicated that he and Brian are intending to tour in 2010. No word on the format or anything just yet. But, good news! [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5557 6/23/2009 6:32:00 AM Saturday 8th August 2009, the 3rd Red Special meet up will take place, in the Southeast of the UK, Near London. This is a chance for all Fans of the Brian May Red Special, Commercial, Homemade ect.. to get together, chat play and exchange ideas and information. Last years meet up was a big success having around 30 people attend last year, not just from the UK but Europe to. Everyone is we [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5556 6/23/2009 6:23:00 AM KATY PERRY was left dumbstruck when she met BRIAN MAY - and the QUEEN legend compared the pop singer to her idol FREDDIE MERCURY. The I Kissed A Girl hitmaker has long cited Mercury - who died in 1991 - as the biggest influence on her musical career and is even planning to get a giant tattoo of the late star's face etched on her back. So Perry was delighted when Mercury's Queen bandmate May [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5555 6/17/2009 12:51:00 PM by Laura Jackson April 2009, Paperback, 256 pages, $16.95 By Diane Leach Laura Jackson’s writing credits include 13 other books besides this latest, all celebrity biographies. Some are “definitive”, others not. The illustrious list of celebs damaged by this woman’s pen include Kiefer Sutherland, Sean Bean, Ewan MacGregor, Jon Bon Jovi, and Daniel Day-Lewis, all rather young for biographie [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5554 6/17/2009 12:06:00 AM We Will Rock You Official Italian Queen Fan Club in co-operation with Scimmie Milano presents an evening with Peter Freestone, Thursday 18th June at Scimmie in Milan (www.scimmie.it). Peter will answer questions from fans and will sign copies of the recently republished Italian version of his book. The evening includes also Queen live music performed by the Milan based cover band “ [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5553 6/16/2009 10:39:00 PM SELFRIDGES has come to the rescue to provide a summer home in Birmingham for a giant 19ft statue of the legendary Freddie Mercury, it was revealed today. It will be installed in the Food Hall on the ground floor of the store ahead of the Queen and Ben Elton musical We Will Rock You opening at Birmingham Hippodrome. The statue has been standing in front of the Dominion Theatre in London for more [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5552 6/16/2009 12:02:00 AM Queen + Paul Rodgers Live In Ukraine CD/DVD AND Singles Collection Vol.2 both released today! When it comes to taking on logic-defying challenges, Queen have never fought shy: think Hyde Park, Latin America, Live Aid. All these years later, Queen are still living adventurously. Queen + Paul Rodgers made it to Freedom Square for the night of September 12, 2008. Over 350,000 Ukrainians came to [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5551 6/15/2009 9:17:00 AM Radio Deejay, one of the major italian radio stations, allow to listen "Live in Ukraine", the new Queen + Paul Rodgers album!!! Website is in italian. This is the link: http://www.deejay.it/store/speciale/idSpeciale-164 You have to click on CLICCA QUI E ASCOLTA "LIVE IN UKRAINE" and fill the form. I don't think it's a problem if you are not Italian!!! [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5548 6/10/2009 1:10:00 PM The members of Dream Theater have a video on their site where they talk about the Queen medley they recorded as an extra to their new album, "Black Clouds & Silver Linings". http://www.dreamtheater.net/news_dreamtheater.php#queenmedley The medley comprises of three songs from Sheer Heart Attack: Tenement Funster, Flick Of The Wrist and Lily Of The Valley. [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5546 6/9/2009 12:03:00 PM Just to let other Queen fans from the QZ community know that there will be an Aussie Queens meetup at the Hard Rock Cafe (Gold Coast) Qlds Sept 2009. Location: Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise (Qld) http://www.hardrock.com/Locations/Cafes3/cafe.aspx?LocationID=83&MIBEnumID=3 This is the 360degree tour link http://www.hardrock.com/Locations/Cafes3/tour.aspx?LocationID=83&MIBenumID=3 [Read More at Queenzone.com ] http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/news_view.aspx?news_id=5545 6/8/2009 10:31:00 PM