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Queen and Adam Lambert To Headline Rock In Rio

. (hennemusic) Queen and Adam Lambert will headline the opening night of Rock In Rio's 30th anniversary series on Friday, September 18. The event marks the band's return after opening the inaugural event in 1985 with original lead singer Freddie Mercury.

"30 years ago, Queen performed in front of 250,000 people who fell in love with the band, and it became one of the most iconic moments of Rock in Rio," says Rock in Rio President and Founder Roberto Medina. "I am positive that the moments from 30 years ago will be rejuvenated and rejoiced with Queen + Adam Lambert, making it again a moment no one will ever forget."

Queen's opening night January 11, 1985 at Rio's custom built City of Rock exploded the record books, drawing an audience of over 250,000. The band's second appearance on January 18, brought their total Rock in Rio audience beyond 500,000. Televised to over 60 countries across the world, Queen's shows were watched by nearly 200 million people. Queen albums occupied all top ten places in the Brazilian album chart and "Love of My Life" became a new Brazilian anthem. Read more here.

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