On This Day, June 27, 1970: Queen plays first show under the name Queen
On This Day, June 27, 1970…Queen performed their first show under that name in Cornwall, England, after originally being booked under their previous name, Smile. The new name was suggested by singer Freddie Mercury; it was his first paid gig with the band, whose lineup included Brian May, Roger Taylor and Mike Grose on... Read More.