Classic Albums Live is bringing Queen’s album News of the World to Southam Hall! Those are some tough shoes to fill, but with everything we’ve seen from Classic Albums Live in the past, we’re confident this will be a show to remember.

News of the World – Queen

Released – October 28, 1977

I was talking to our Music Director – Rob Phillips

He’s been reviewing the News of the World album

And like before

He was blown away by Queen’s precision

Perhaps more attuned than any other band

So when we perform Queen

It’s like our brains have been tweaked

And we all become scientists

With a healthy dose of flamboyance

There’s a reason why Queen endures

It’s greatness

Queen is the cream that rises to the top

That’s why all the kids know this music

They are like adults in that

They understand the beauty of

True works of art

The News of the World album was a battle cry

The opening stomps of We Will Rock You do just that

They rock you – it’s perfect

This album is full of hits

And complex cool songs

It’s our honor to perform it note for note – cut for cut

Craig Martin

Founder

Classic Albums Live

About Classic Albums Live

Founded in 2003 by Craig Martin, Classic Albums Live takes the greatest albums and recreates them live on stage – note for note, cut for cut, using the best musicians. “Think of it as a recital,” says Martin, “these albums are historic and stand the test of time.” Forgoing costumes and impersonations, Classic Albums Live has found success in concentrating solely on the music; “We created something that endures and connects. These albums are sacred to people. We deliver exactly what we promote – ‘note for note, cut for cut’ accuracy.”

With 100+ shows a year across North America, Classic Albums Live has seen massive success in performing arts centres and theatres. Fans in Texas, Florida, California, New York and central and east coast Canada have all continued to support the series and make it a sustaining, successful show.