2.26.15 TOH Pop+R&B+House, QAL headed to RIO!
Feb 26, 2015 1:44:58 GMT -5
Post by Q3 on Feb 26, 2015 1:44:58 GMT -5
UPDATE: CONFIRMED
Queen + Adam Lambert to headline Rock in Rio -- Opening Night -- September 18, 2015
Queen + Adam Lambert to Rock in Rio
Thirty years on, Queen return with Adam Lambert to scene of history making 1985 Rock in Rio Concerts for ‘Rock in Rio 30 Years’
Following 67 sold-out concerts performed together around the world, Queen + Adam Lambert head to South America to top the opening night at Rock in Rio Brazil “30 Years Celebration” edition on Friday September 18.
Rio de Janeiro, February, 26th, 2015 - Says Rock in Rio President and Founder Roberto Medina: “30 years ago, Queen performed in front of 250,000 people who fell in love with the band, and it became one of the most iconic moments of Rock in Rio. I am positive that the moments from 30 years ago will be rejuvenated and rejoiced with Queen + Adam Lambert, making it again a moment no one will ever forget."
The 70’s saw Queen ascend to rock royalty. With the arrival of the 1980’s they were undisputedly one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. But living up to their own mantra ‘I want it all, and I want it now’, Queen were determined to push the envelope to its limits. Taking an unprecedented path, Queen became the first act ever to undertake a stadium tour of South America, playing world cup stadiums in Argentina and Brazil, culminating in two nights at Brazil’s Morumbi Stadium in Sao Paulo on March 20 and 21st, 1981. Over those two nights, Queen drew a staggering 250,00 people, at that time the biggest paying concert audience the world had seen.
But Queen was to create even bigger history in South America when in January 1985 the band returned to Brazil to headline two nights, including the opening night concert, at Rock in Rio, an awesomely ambitious new music festival invented by advertising mogul Roberto Medina that had set its sights on establishing itself as the biggest new kid on the global block, not only for Brazilian eyes to see, but throughout the world
Queen’s opening night January 11, 1985 at Rio’s custom built City of Rock exploded the record books, drawing an audience of over 250,00. The band’s second appearance on January 18, brought their total Rock in Rio audience beyond 500,000. Televised to over 60 countries across the world, Queen’s shows were watched by nearly 200 million people. Queen albums occupied all top ten places in the Brazilian album chart and “Love of My Life” became a new Brazilian anthem.
Billboard magazine headlined the event: “South America Bites the Dust!”. “We came to South America originally because we were invited down. They wanted four wholesome lads to play some nice music. Now I’d like to buy up the entire continent and install myself as President," quipped a thrilled Freddie at the time.
Now, three decades on from those historically enshrined shows, Queen are later this year to return to perform at the Rock in Rio festival, now unquestionably one of the world’s biggest annual events. Queen + Adam Lambert will headline the main stage on opening night of Rock in Rio’s 30 Years edition on Friday September 18, 2015.
Queen and Lambert made the announcement at the closing of their recent sold-out 26 date UK and European tour which ended February 27 with three extra UK shows and had seen the band play to over 300,000 people. “We’re Back ! Rockin’ in Rio ! Can’t wait ! See ya there, guys !!”, announced Queen guitarist Brian May.
Queen’s drummer Roger Taylor said: "How great to be coming back to Rio to rock you even harder than before.” And singer Adam Lambert added: "I'm so excited to be joining Queen at Rock in Rio! This will be a triumphant return for them, and my first time in South America!"
The full Rock in Rio 30 Years festival runs for seven nights over two weekends - September 18,19 and 20 and September 24, 25, 26 and 27. Other artists already announced to appear include Katy Perry, System of a Down, Slipknot, A-Ha, Queens of the Stone Age, Faith No More, Hollywood Vampires, Metallica and John Legend.
Source: Queenonline -- official press release.
Adam Lambert chats BRITs performances | BRITs 2015
4Music
Published on Feb 25, 2015
Jimmy chats to Adam Lambert on fashion and performances on the red carpet at BRITs 2015...
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Mark Savage
Entertainment reporter at the Brit Awards
Adam's night off
Adam Lambert can't wait to see Madonna perform tonight, but he's having a well-earned rest.
"We played Wembley Arena last night [with Queen]. The audience was on fire," he told us.
But he has his own solo album, The Original High, coming soon. "It's very different than the Queen music. It's definitely a pop album with a lot of R&B, house music influences. But the songwriting is timeless."
But he says this doesn't spell the end for his Queen collaboration. "We have some other things we're going to be doing. It's not the end. It's just a pause button."
Link: www.bbc.com/news/live/entertainment-arts-31430677
Adam Lambert Praises Madonna After BRIT Awards 2015 Fall
Adam Lambert hits the carpet looking happy at the 2015 BRIT Awards held at The O2 Arena on Wednesday (February 25) in London, England.
The 33-year-old entertainer sent out some tweets during the big show – he praised Madonna for her amazing “Living for Love” performance despite falling backwards during the number.
PHOTOS: Check out the latest pics of Adam Lambert
“Great performance @madonna! You are a true professional and a legend. “Watched me Stumble…I’m gonna carry on!” #livingforlove” Adam tweeted.
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Adamtopia CalendarQUEEN + ADAM LAMBERT – 2015 UK and EUROPE TOUR
CONCERTS START AT 20:00 LOCAL TIME
Tue 13 January NEWCASTLE Arena SOLD OUT Attendance: 9,500
Wed 14 January GLASGOW Hydro SOLD OUT Attendance:
Sat 17 January LONDON O2 Arena Close to SOLD OUT
Sun 18 January LONDON O2 Arena Close to SOLD OUT
Attendance to the two London O2 shows: Queen + Adam Lambert O2 Arena London, U.K. Jan. 17-18, 2015 $3,300,140 33,003 /34,093 2 / 0 $1,365.68, $74.35
Tue 20 January LEEDS Arena Very close to SOLD OUT, tickets for a few seats were not sold.
Wed 21 January MANCHESTER Arena SOLD OUT
Friday 23 January BIRMINGHAM NIA SOLD OUT
Sat 24 January NOTTINGHAM Arena SOLD OUT
Mon 26 January PARIS Zenith Close to Sold Out.
Thu 29 January COLOGNE Lanxess Arena SOLD OUT attendance around 15,500 (press report)
Fri 30 January AMSTERDAM, Ziggo Dome SOLD OUT
Sun 1 February VIENNA Stadhalle Close to sold out, attendance 10,500 (press report)
Mon 2 February MUNICH Olympiahalle Very close to sold out, attendance over 12,000 (press report)
Wed 4 February BERLIN O2 Very close to sold out
Thu 5 February HAMBURG O2 SOLD OUT
Sat 7 February FRANKFURT Festhalle SOLD OUT
Cancelled: Sun 8 February BRUSSELS Palais 12 SOLD OUT/will not be rescheduled
Tue 10 February MILAN Forum SOLD OUT
Fri 13 February STUTTGART Schleyerhalle SOLD OUT
Sun 15 February HERNING Jyske Bank Boxen SOLD OUT, attendance over 15,000 (press report)
Tue 17 February PRAGUE O2 SOLD OUT
Thu 19 February ZURICH Hallenstadion
Sat 21 February KRAKOW Kraków Arena
Tues 24 February LONDON Wembley SSE Arena SOLD OUT
TONIGHT!! Thurs 26 February LIVERPOOL Echo Arena SOLD OUT
Fri 27 February SHEFFIELD Motorpoint Arena SOLD OUT
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