Two weeks after the shock cancellation of Sonisphere 2012 where they were due to headline with singer Adam Lambert, rock band Queen have announced they are to go ahead with a UK concert appearance this summer at London's HMV Hammersmith Apollo over two nights Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th July 2012.
The band have also announced that there will be priority booking to those who had held tickets for their Knebworth concert. Tickets will go on sale next week, first to Queen fans and Sonisphere ticket holders and then on general sale.
A band spokesperson said, "Queen acted immediately in looking for an alternative venue in an aim to avoid disappointing all those fans who had so desperately looked forward to seeing them at Knebworth. Coming in the lead into the Olympics, most of the venues they first approached were unavailable, being taken as official London Games 2012 venues. As the setting of some of the bands best remembered concerts, the idea of returning to this historic Hammersmith venue really appealed to them."
Guitarist Brian May added, "Somehow this feels right - The Odeon is a big part of our history, and its atmosphere is second to none. It's the perfect place to acknowledge our faithful fans, and will be a fitting return to our roots!"
Roger Taylor said, "We had made up our minds to play in the UK this year, so play we will ! Following the collapse of the Sonisphere organisation we didn't want to let down all those people expecting to see us live!"
Speaking from the US, Adam Lambert added, "I'm so thrilled that Queen found a way to ensure that the fans will get to see this event this summer. I can't wait to be in London to perform with Queen for these incredibly special shows!"
The venue was the scene of four sold-out Queen concerts in late November/early December 1975, as well as a special Christmas Eve show; and the band returned for a triumphant end-of-tour show in December 1979, playing the opening night of a series of UNICEF concerts for the people of Kampuchea.
Tickets for Queen + Adam Lambert concerts at HMV Hammersmith Apollo will first be available on a 24-hour presale to Queen Online subscribers, Queen Fan Club members and Sonisphere ticket holders from 9am on Tuesday April 17. General sales start at 9am on Wednesday 18th April priced at £65, £70, and £75. eGigs will have links for you to buy them then.
article by: Scott Williams
published: 12/04/2012 12:25
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