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1982 "QUEEN" concert ad...
1982 "QUEEN" concert ad...
Item # 716548
August 03, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 3, 1982
* Queen - British rock band
* Meadowland - East Rutherford
* "Hot Space" tour concert advertisement
* Freddie Mercury - Brian May
Page 50 has a 7 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for upcoming performances by "QUEEN" "With Special Guest Billy Squier" at the Meadowlands in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
AI notes: On August 9, 1982, Queen performed at the Meadowlands’ Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey, during their Hot Space Tour. The show featured Billy Squier as the opening act and included a high-energy setlist blending classic hits like “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “We Will Rock You” with newer tracks such as “Body Language” and “Under Pressure.” Notably, guitarist Brian May smashed his John Birch guitar in frustration during his solo, creating one of the tour’s most talked-about moments. While the concert wasn’t sold out, Freddie Mercury engaged the audience with his trademark charisma, making it a memorable night in Queen’s 1982 tour.
Another related and larger ad on page 56. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete in 104 pages, one fold across the center, nice condition.
Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. If purchasing, please do so with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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