Classic Queen album will star in next Harrogate Vinyl Sessions at Starling Independent Bar Cafe Kitchen
The incredibly popular tenth bestselling album of all time in the UK is to be showcased in the next Harrogate Vinyl Sessions.
After a series of sold-out events over the last 12 months, the popular volunteer-led fundraiser for Harrogate Hospital Community Charity will be back in April with classic rock album Queen Greatest Hits II.
First released in October 1991 one month before Freddie Mercury’s death, the album featured the legendary band's biggest singles between 1981 and 1991, from the UK chart-topper Under Pressure to Radio GaGa, A Kind of Magic, I Want to Break Free, One Vision and a lot more.
The album reached number one on the UK albums chart, and is the tenth best-selling album in the UK with sales of 3.9 million copies as of 2014, and at least 25 million sales worldwide.
Formed in London in 1970, Freddie Mercury (vocals), Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums), and John Deacon (bass) became one of the world's most influential rock bands, blending hard rock, glam, and opera.
Taking place at Starling Independent Bar Cafe Kitchen in Harrogate on Wednesday, April 8, as usual the fun will start at 7.30pm when the Harrogate Advertiser’s Graham Chalmers will present the full back story on both album and artist before playback in full around 8pm and a prize raffle.
Every penny raised goes to Harrogate Hospital Community Charity for the Harrogate District Hospital Special Care Baby Unit project which Vinyl Sessions has been supporting.
As always, there will also be an accompanying video show with the brilliant Mike taking over after the sad passing of much-loved Vinyl Sessions member Jim Dobbs.
The evenings audio menu will include a specially imported early 1980s Realistic STA-2300 Monster Receiver.
The total cost of this fantastic hi fi unit 46 years ago would have been well in excess of £1,000-plus so it is very rare in the UK.
As well as the actual music, this unique charity event also offers the occasional special VIP guest ‘in conversation with’ events, such as Syd Barrett biographer Rob Chapman last year.
Advance booking is strongly recommended at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/vinylsessions-present-queen-greatest-hits-ii-tickets-1985135438535.