On Saturday, November 11, rock icons Queen arrived at BMO Stadium in downtown Los Angeles to begin the first show of their two night stay in the city. Original Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor returned to the stage, joined by frontman Adam Lambert who honored the legacy of rockstar Freddie Mercury with talent and grace. Together, these men put on a show that all in attendance are sure to remember for many years to come, celebrating the band’s greatest hits from the ’80s. As they performed their well-known songs “Another One Bites The Dust”, “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “Radio Ga Ga”, the crowd sang and clapped along in harmony. The audience was filled with people of all different ages; older generations relished in the nostalgia of their younger years while younger ones stood awed at the classics they never had the chance to hear live before. With a nearly three hour show that encompassed the entire musical career of one of the greatest rock bands in history, Queen + Adam Lambert turned Los Angeles into an ’80s nostalgia fest no one will forget.
On Saturday November 11, 2023 renowned rock band Queen along with Adam Lambert took the stage at BMO Stadium. Serving as the band’s front man in lieu of rock icon Freddie Mercury, Lambert honored the star’s legacy while delivering a performance of a lifetime.
May looked out into the crowd as he performed with a flaming red backdrop behind him.
Even at the age of 79, May put on a performance that left everyone in attendance in pure awe. A collection of elusive legends admired by millions, it felt as though their songs transported the entire crowd back to the early 70s.
Adorned in a fabulously intricate ensemble, Adam Lambert graced the stage with a presence that absolutely captivated the audience. With the crowd clapping along to the band’s famous anthem “Radio Ga Ga”, the energy within the stadium was palpable.
As Lambert welcomed the opening notes to Queen’s iconic “Another One Bites The Dust”, the crowd went wild. With stellar dance moves to match his impeccable vocals, Lambert was the rockstar no one could have expected.
Queen’s lead guitarist Brian May stole the show as he shred the chords to the song “Hammer To Fall”. May’s skill was untainted by the years that have passed since Queen’s first rise to fame.
Lambert held the mic up to the crowd in excitement as he stood on stage.
Brian May performed with guitar in hand amid an excited audience.
Lead guitarist Brian May made his way down stage, sending the crowd around him into an absolute frenzy. With not a single person in the room unaware of the legends before them, the band’s talent surpassed all expectations.
Queen's lead Guitarist Brian May performed under the spotlight. He was welcomed by fans at Los Angeles's BMO Stadium.
