I could be way off the mark but i always thought those shows coincided with the Queens (her majesty) 25th Jubilee celebrations and i thought the comment related to some festivities that were taking place for that
dudeofqueen · Member since
guild93, re:
>i always thought those shows coincided with the Queens (her majesty) 25th Jubilee celebrations
The concept of entertainment prior to the gig was inspired by the celebration of Monarchy throughout the UK in 1977 and the actual anniversary of Her Majesty's glorious ascension to the throne on June 2nd 1953.
On June 6th, there was a lighting of a beacon at Windsor Castle to initiate the spreading of light across the country. This was followed on the 7th by a huge parade through London leading to St. Paul's Cathedral and street parties (around 4000 in London itself) were thrown by communities throughout the UK.
Holly2003 · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]dudeofqueen wrote:[/b]
guild93, re:
>i always thought those shows coincided with the Queens (her majesty) 25th Jubilee celebrations
The concept of entertainment prior to the gig was inspired by the celebration of Monarchy throughout the UK in 1977 and the actual anniversary of Her Majesty's glorious ascension to the throne on June 2nd 1953.
On June 6th, there was a lighting of a beacon at Windsor Castle to initiate the spreading of light across the country. This was followed on the 7th by a huge parade through London leading to St. Paul's Cathedral and street parties (around 4000 in London itself) were thrown by communities throughout the UK.[/QUOTE]
Proper order.
Vocal harmony · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]splicksplack wrote:[/b]
Whenever I've put up my good pics they get nicked immediately and end up being the cover for some shit bootleg. However I'm not bothered about these two.
One is a very bad but intriguing shot from about halfway back in the Earl's Court auditorium with the crown mysteriously glowing in the distance.
It was the first time it had been used and I don't think anyone had a clue what it was supposed to be. It just looked like a mess of twisted metal, gauze and lights.
Black drapes hung from the base which was only about 4 feet off the stage. I was in the front row (thanks to the fan club) and could not figure how the band would be playing in such a confined area. You have to remember this was the first (to my knowledge) of moving lighting rigs (ELOs spaceship was a year later).
When the Chopin stopped and the house lights went off Procession started and the black curtains slowly parted to reveal shit loads of dry ice. Cue thundercrack and as the DATR Intro played the whole bloody thing started to rise.
It was unbelievable because it was just SO HUGE. The later touring crown was much simpler and smaller. One of my best memories.
The other pic is two fans outside before the doors opened. No idea of names but if it's YOU please say hello.[/QUOTE]
Great post about the event not just "the gig".
You raised point about mobile lighting, in 76/77 The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd and Yes as well as Queen all toured with lighting that had mobile components. In fact The Stones had a stage which unfolded as the lighting raised. But it was still not a widely used effect and Queen have certainly claimed to be the first.
Chopin1995 · Member since
Great to see pics like this
. · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]splicksplack wrote:[/b]
I took this pic of the merchandise stand in the foyer. None of the 'circus' though[/QUOTE]
I don't know what possessed me but I bought one of those kites, never got it to fly though!
splicksplack · Member since
[QUOTE] [b]The Kurgan wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]splicksplack wrote:[/b]
I took this pic of the merchandise stand in the foyer. None of the 'circus' though[/QUOTE]
I don't know what possessed me but I bought one of those kites, never got it to fly though![/QUOTE]
Ha ha, they were 'Peter Powell' (not the UK Radio 1 DJ) Stunter Kites. Very big in the 70s. They had 2 lines enabling the user to cause them to dive and soar. V impressive once you got the hang of it.
Using an online calculator that £5 kite would cost £21.72 today.
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... and bearing in mind a 2nd floor gallery ticket could be had for £2, the mind boggles.
