Deodato Posted September 15, 2019 JKB, Just watched Bohemian Rhapsody and its a TEN - if you haven't seen it, a must! There's a big turning point in the bands career when they perform a pivotal concert in Edinburgh in 1976. The stage looks like the Usher Hall (doubt they used that though), any veterans know where they played? Even better, did anyone go? Appreciate any recollections of seeing the band live. Deodato Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemongrab Posted September 16, 2019 I wasn't there, but I know folk who were. It was in The Playhouse. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five wan Posted September 16, 2019 I was to young to see them in Edinburgh for this concert, but I was lucky enough to be at Knebworth for their last ever concert back in August ‘86 and it was tremendous. I still have the T-shirt, programme and managed to blag a pass from one of the Status Quo roadies. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buzz Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) It was in The Playhouse. September1976. It was the very first gig I ever went to. It didn’t seem too remarkable to me at the time and I can hardly remember much about about it now! I remember Freddie wearing a leotard and a very long Brian May guitar solo. Freddie threw some roses into the crowd too. Edited September 16, 2019 by buzz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frankblack Posted September 16, 2019 I think.they played The Picture House(Cally Palais) on Lothian Road supporting Mott the Hoople IIRC. I was way too young to go to that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A robust centre forward Posted September 16, 2019 Yes it was at the Playhouse. I was there on the first of two nights. It was during the festival and the Playhouse which was in danger of being demolished was granted a special entertainment licence. Over a couple of weeks, amongst others some bands attached to the John Reid stable performed. If I recall, among them were Elton John, Gallacher & Lyall, Daryll Hall & John Oates. By the way Queen were brilliant. The success of these concerts helped to save the Playhouse Queen did play the Caley Picture House earlier and also played Ingliston in the early 80s Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
queensferryjambo Posted September 16, 2019 I wasn't there but did see them at Ingliston early 80s. I went with my Mum and Dad. Ticket for me was cheaper than a baby sitter Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted September 16, 2019 14 hours ago, frankblack said: I think.they played The Picture House(Cally Palais) on Lothian Road supporting Mott the Hoople IIRC. I was way too young to go to that! 1973. I was there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dagger Is Back Posted September 16, 2019 (edited) It was the Playhouse. We were in the front row of the balcony or circle whatever it was called. The ticket price? Pretty sure it was £1 Edited September 16, 2019 by Dagger Is Back Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemongrab Posted September 16, 2019 ↑ 1973 Tickets were £1.10. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davemclaren Posted September 17, 2019 10 hours ago, Lemongrab said: ↑ 1973 Tickets were £1.10. . Freddy fell off the stage in 1973 but jumped straight back up seemingly unhurt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siphiwe Tshabalala Posted September 17, 2019 John Reid is in the terrible Elton John movie is he not? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Eiffel Posted September 17, 2019 "Thunderbolt and lightning very, very frightening me." Galileo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lemongrab Posted September 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Siphiwe Tshabalala said: John Reid is in the terrible Elton John movie is he not? Sure was, and later managed that Riverdance guy, who he also had a relationship with (to add a piece of useless info). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dean Winchester Posted September 17, 2019 5 hours ago, Siphiwe Tshabalala said: John Reid is in the terrible Elton John movie is he not? He was in both. Played by Richard Madden in Rocketman and played by Aiden "Littlefinger" Gillen in Bohemian Rhapsody. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
