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1980 rock band "QUEEN" at MSG advertisement...
1980 rock band "QUEEN" at MSG advertisement...
Item # 719118
September 02, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 3-Sept. 9, 1980
* "Queen" concerts advertisement
* British rock band - Freddie Mercury
* "The Game" album tour - Brian May
* Madison Square Garden performances
Page 52 has a 4 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for upcoming "QUEEN" performances at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
AI notes: In September 1980, Queen delivered a legendary three-night stand at Madison Square Garden—September 28, 29, and 30—as part of their Game Tour, showcasing their peak commercial success and explosive stage presence. The final night, September 30, is particularly revered by fans and collectors, not only for its high energy and tight musicianship but also for its historical significance—it featured the last live performance of “You’re My Best Friend” by the classic lineup. The band tore through a powerful setlist that included “Play the Game,” “Somebody to Love,” “Another One Bites the Dust,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody,” with Freddie Mercury at his theatrical best, cracking jokes and commanding the crowd with charisma. Brian May’s soaring guitar solos and Roger Taylor’s thunderous drums brought raw energy, while John Deacon’s bass lines anchored the groove-heavy tracks. Audience bootlegs, though imperfect in quality, capture the electric atmosphere, particularly Freddie’s cheeky farewell to the crowd: “Thank you, New York. I hope you all get fucked tonight!”—a fitting end to one of Queen’s most iconic U.S. performances.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
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Complete in 96 pages, tabloid-size, folded at the center, small, red library stamp on the front page, nice condition.
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Category: The 20th Century
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