Legendary rock band Queen will perform at Auckland’s Vector Arena in September with gay pop star Adam Lambert as their frontman. It will be the first Queen show in New Zealand since 1985, six years before the bands iconic singer Freddie Mercury died from pneumonia, brought on by AIDS. Lambert says he is completely in awe of the Queen phenomenon. “The thought of sharing the stage for a full set in Australasia is so beautifully surreal. I'm honoured to be able to pay my respects to Freddie's memory; he's a personal hero of mine, and I am deeply grateful for the chance to sing such powerful music for fans of this legendary band. “I know this tour will be a huge milestone for me, and with the support of Brian, Roger and the rest of the band, I feel like magic will be on display.” Tickets for the September 3 show go on sale at 9AM next Thursday through Ticketmaster. However there will be a Dainty Group presale from 9AM on Monday via www.daintygroup.com
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First published: Thursday, 17th July 2014 - 11:47am