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Music & nature lover especially Queen, birds & butterflies. Vegan. Taking photos around the world in 2 & 3D. Current chair of The Stereoscopic Society.

Hull, UK
Joined September 2012
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Helen Bovill
8 months
Another brilliant Queen + Adam Lambert show in Tokyo tonight (14 Feb) ended their Japanese tour on a high! Here's a nice moment when Adam noticed a fan's banner on the barrier - somebody's night made, I think! More photos to come tomorrow.
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Helen Bovill
7 years
Waiting to be fed - Hyde Park yesterday.
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Wow - Queen + Adam Lambert were just phenomenal on the opening night of their acclaimed Rhapsody Tour, postponed twice and finally hitting the UK with a cracking opener in Belfast! So well worth the wait, and sheer joy from start to finish!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Another brilliant @QueenWillRock + Adam Lambert show comes to an end - last night's one at Madison Square Garden in New York was fantastic. I do hope that "gesture" is accidental, Mr Taylor!! #QALMSG1
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2 years
Just a few highlights of Queen + Adam Lambert’s show at the O2 Arena in London last night. A much closer perspective for me this time, and boy could I feel the heat of the fireworks!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
As it's my birthday I thought I'd share this photo of @DrBrianMay with you because, well, sometimes I just like to gaze at the photos I've taken of him over the years so this is my birthday treat to myself! It's an old one from the 2016 European tour. Happy memories.
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Helen Bovill
7 years
So .... I wasn't going to post any cape shots tonight but then @adamlambert turns up in this and, well, what's a girl supposed to do? #QALNewcastle
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Helen Bovill
5 years
The unique and inimitable talent that is Mr Adam Lambert onstage in Melbourne tonight (20 Feb). He has been performed with Queen in two decades now! #QALMelbourne2
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Helen Bovill
1 year
Wow - Queen + Adam Lambert were brilliant tonight in Baltimore! They kicked off their North American tour in style, with new additions to the set list, sparkling new outfits (4 October) and surprises galore. I can’t put into words how great they were - but they ALWAYS deliver!
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Helen Bovill
8 months
Wow - Queen + Adam Lambert put on a simply wonderful show tonight at the Tokyo Dome! I had just a restricted view seat quite a distance from the stage so these are the best I could manage. But what a night!
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Helen Bovill
8 years
Awesome show tonight, @DrBrianMay - your obvious enjoyment of it really shone through. Thank you for the joy your music brings to me. x
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Helen Bovill
2 years
For my final (for now 😉) Queen + Adam photos I thought I'd celebrate the other musicians sharing the stage with the main 3 chaps. So folks, I give you Tyler Warren, Neil Fairclough & Spike Edney. Great musicians all of 'em! And of course a quick pic of the "main 3"! O2 18 June
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Helen Bovill
2 years
The first of Queen + Adam Lambert's shows at the O2 in London and yes - Dr May wore THAT jacket tonight - simply splendid! Not a very good photo, but it was such a thrill to see it after its debut on TV last night!
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Helen Bovill
2 years
At last - some photos from last night's Queen + Adam Lambert show in Belfast! Another simply amazing show, with Brian May absolutely excelling himself as guitar legend extraordinaire, and Adam Lambert dazzling, sparkling and nailing those vocals in his own inimitable way!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Swirling and shimmering - @adamlambert onstage tonight (14 July). He's the consummate live performer and I've neve seen him give any less than 💯! #QALsanjose
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Helen Bovill
5 years
The two frontmen of Queen + Adam Lambert - @DrBrianMay and & @adamlambert - onstage having fun at Madison Square Garden tonight. Absolutely wonderful!
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Helen Bovill
7 years
Such a joy to see this wonderful man looking so happy onstage tonight. I hope @DrBrianMay enjoyed it as much as we did! #QALPhoenix
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Helen Bovill
5 years
I should build up to this but I can't wait because @DrBrianMay just blew me away with this amazing outfit! I actually gasped out loud - simply magnificent, Dr May! #QALvancouver
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Helen Bovill
2 years
An amazing second night for Queen + Adam Lambert in Manchester! One of the things I've loved watching over the 10 years they've worked together is the chemistry that's developed between him and the original members of the band. This tweet is dedicated to that!
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Helen Bovill
2 years
A few more from Queen + Adam Lambert's brilliant show at the AO Arena in Manchester - night 1 of 2. They really are a most exceptional band!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
The best of friends - a lovely moment at the end of an amazing show full of style, surprises but most importantly musicianship of the highest order. Queen + Adam are truly a band at the top of their game!
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Helen Bovill
8 years
A Tokyo T-shirt on @DrBrianMay & a kimono on @adamlambert - what a nice tribute to their audience! #QALTokyo1 #QALTour2016
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Helen Bovill
8 years
A beautiful Badger on the screen behind @DrBrianMay during a recent Q+AL show. Perfect for #badgermonday !
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Helen Bovill
7 years
A handsome male Ring-necked Parakeet in Kensington Gardens, London on Saturday. Sometimes it's hard to believe that these gorgeous colourful birds live and breed right here in the UK. Definitely my @ParrotOfTheDay !
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Love to see this man happy on stage, doing his "day job" ! #QALMSG1
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Helen Bovill
10 years
A thoughtful @DrBrianMay on the last night of the Queen + Adam Lambert UK tour. I felt privileged to have been there! http://t.co/m0xzvWXled
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Helen Bovill
9 years
Queen + Adam Lambert really ROCKED Santiago tonight (30 September) with their best version yet of "Ghost Town". http://t.co/DO53pQmgqv
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Helen Bovill
7 years
Magnificent Dr May! Another amazing show - I loved every minute! #QALMelbourne2
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Helen Bovill
1 year
Some dramatic moments from last night’s Queen + Adam Lambert show in Toronto. In my opinion, the best live band I’ve ever seen!
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Queen + Adam Lambert = a match made in heaven. Manchester tonight. Wonderful in so many ways it's hard to put into words.
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Helen Bovill
1 year
Just a few more photos from Queen + Adam Lambert’s brilliant 2nd show in Baltimore (5 October) to tide you over until next time! 😉
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Another brilliant show by Queen + Adam Lambert in Melbourne tonight (20 Feb)! I love watching (and capturing) the interactions between Adam and Brian on stage - it's obvious from watching them how much they enjoy being on stage together. #QALMelbourne2
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Another great night at the O2 in London in the company of Queen + Adam Lambert! One thing that shines through as brightly as the lights is the love and respect they have for each other. Long may it continue!
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Helen Bovill
4 years
I LOVE this book by @CarlBovisNature ! The photos are stunning & the text is a joy to read - I can imagine I’m there watching the birds with him. Top marks for packaging too - the book arrived with NO bent corners as can often happen when ordering by post!
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Helen Bovill
6 years
As well as being a rock legend @DrBrianMay is also very humble - here he is being genuinely happy to be on the receiving end of @adamlambert 's warm words of praise. Their mutual respect for each other is lovely.
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Magic moments with Queen + Adam Lambert at the O2 in London tonight!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Adam Lambert - sparkling, stylish and not a bad singer either! Teasing you all of course - I am still in awe, after dozens of QAL shows, at his amazing his voice and how perfectly he fits right in with this amazing band! #QALMelbourne1
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Helen Bovill
7 years
My first Puffin photo of the year, taken at @Bempton_Cliffs this morning. #Puffin
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Usually when I post photos of Queen + Adam shows I start at the beginning & work through them in more or less chronological order. But I felt Dr May's stunning new (to me) shirt warranted being posted first. It goes without saying he played brilliantly of course! #QALMelbourne1
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Helen Bovill
7 years
He wants to ride his bicycle. & why not? The new Queen+Adam Lambert show includes so much great new stuff. Do go if you can! #QALPhoenix
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Helen Bovill
5 years
That wonderful new outfit @DrBrianMay wears during Bohemian Rhapsody makes him look every inch the rock star he's been for well over 40 years! #QALSanJose
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Helen Bovill
1 year
Another great show by Queen + Adam Lambert tonight (12 October) at Madison Square Garden, New York. A sad night for Sir Brian though, who had just lost his dear friend and protector Phil Webb. Condolences to everyone affected by his passing. RIP Phil.
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Helen Bovill
8 months
And a few more from Queen + Adam Lambert's brilliant show at the Tokyo Dome tonight!
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Helen Bovill
7 years
I love the onstage chemistry between these two, which has developed so naturally over the years. Long may it continue! #QALAuckland #QALAuckland2
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Helen Bovill
7 years
I'll never tire of this sight - @DrBrianMay in his lovely silver cape donned especially for Bohemian Rhapsody. #QALMontreal
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Helen Bovill
5 years
There were some lovely moments tonight! #QALMSG2
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Helen Bovill
7 years
Adam has a new outfit - you've probably all seen it by now though! #QALAuckland #QALAuckland1
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Queen + Adam Lambert on top form in Copenhagen last night. The onstage chemistry between Adam & Brian is a joy to see - they’re having such a good time, they’re having a ball ....
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Helen Bovill
8 years
Introducing today's Bovine TB symposium - fine speech as usual from @DrBrianMay . I really enjoyed the whole day!
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Helen Bovill
1 year
Wow! Queen + Adam Lambert’s second show at Madison Square Garden tonight (13 October) was another amazing musical and visual feast! Thank you, gentlemen, for everything!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Well how amazing was that? Queen + Adam Lambert rocked a sold-out Madison Square Garden tonight with their usual style and power. Wonderful!
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Helen Bovill
1 year
Wow! Queen + Adam Lambert’s North American “Rhapsody Tour” came to a close last night in a brilliant second show at the BMO stadium with their usual style, passion and ROCK! Oh how I’ll miss the thrill of seeing this, my favourite band, live. For now anyway ... I hope!
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Helen Bovill
7 years
Adam Lambert put in a phenomenal performance tonight - funny, cheeky, serious and of course that VOICE. #QALphoenix
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Helen Bovill
7 years
Looking ravishing in red - @adamlambert onstage in Boston tonight (25 July). #QALBoston
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Helen Bovill
8 years
Adam Lambert sparkling at the #IsleOfWightFestival last night. He's an amazing singer and performer!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
The planets - sweet! At the end of his mesmerising solo, Dr May comes back down to earth and to the end of the catwalk. He is quite simply a maestro! #QALChicago
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Brian May. What more can I say that I haven't already said so many times? #QALMelbourne2
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Happy birthday to this man - 72 today and still going strong! #HappyBirthdayBrianMay #RhapsodyTourSanJose
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Helen Bovill
2 years
In celebration of this man’s 75th birthday today (19 July) here’s a photo from QAL’s second Copenhagen show. I think I enjoyed it more than any of the other shows of this current tour. I’ll post some more photos in the morning. #HappyBirthdayBrianMay
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Helen Bovill
7 years
I'm not gonna lie - this is my fave shot of the night & I don't give TwoFux who disagrees! #QALphoenix - astounding show tonight!
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Another great show from Queen + Adam Lambert at the O2 in London last night! Really loved it, and the organisation at the venue is top notch!
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Helen Bovill
9 years
A starry night in Budapest - thank you, @DrBrianMay , for another perfect evening!
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Helen Bovill
6 years
What a spectacular opening to Queen + Adam Lambert's Las Vegas residency - called "The Crown Jewels" this show is certainly that! #QALcrownJewels #QALVegas
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Back at the O2 in London for some more Queen + Adam Lambert - the best live band in the world right now! Adam's outfits are all wonderful but Dr May's are too - here's a new dark sparkly shirt, and how did I only just notice the cutout parts of the sleeve of the black shirt?
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Helen Bovill
1 year
Some more from Queen + Adam Lambert’s stunning show in Baltimore last night. What strikes me is how happy the band are on stage - and I DO love to see Sir Brian’s smile! The rapport between him & Adam is a joy to see. But Adam - is there REALLY a bike under all those lights?!!
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Wow - Queen + Adam Lambert royally rocked the Royal Arena in Copenhagen tonight (17 July)! It was good to be back seeing my favourite band live again - I’d been getting withdrawal symptoms!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Adam Lambert onstage at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver last night during the opening show of the brand new Rhapsody tour. This man redefines "sparkling" !! #QALVancouver
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Helen Bovill
7 years
He's behind you! There were so many new things in the show it's hard to know which to share! Queen + Adam Lambert = amazing! #QALphoenix
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Helen Bovill
1 year
Better late than never! Just a few pics from Queen + Adam Lambert’s brilliant show in Boston (15 October). Another night of wonderful music by a group of musicians who wow audiences wherever they go!
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Helen Bovill
1 year
Some May magnificence from tonight’s (5 October) Queen + Adam Lambert show - their second one in Baltimore. I love to see him enjoying the show as much as the audience do!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Behind the mask .... see previous post for context. #QALVancouver
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Helen Bovill
8 years
. @adamlambert having fun on stage with @OfficialRMT in Barcelona tonight. What a great evening!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
What can I say about this man that I haven't already said? @DrBrianMay was brilliant last night and obviously enjoying himself - I love to see this characteristic smile of his! #QALVancouver
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Helen Bovill
5 years
I think @adamlambert has surpassed himself, outfit-wise, on this tour with @QueenWillRock ! And also musically .... and everything else! From last night's show at Madison Square Garden. #QALMSG1
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Helen Bovill
5 years
I would love to know what's going on here! I will never tire of watching the interactions between these two! #QALPerth
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Helen Bovill
5 years
The moment when @DrBrianMay emerges out of the mist in an almost other-worldly way is simply masterful! From last night's show at Madison Square Garden. #QALMSG1
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Helen Bovill
7 years
A big happy birthday, @DrBrianMay - celebrate & enjoy. You got to wear the best crown tonight & rightly so! 😉 #BrianMay70
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Helen Bovill
5 years
One last trip down the catwalk ...... with Freddie! #QALSanJose
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5 years
Adam Lambert in action tonight at Madison Square Garden! (Second night). When he moves round the stage every kick, every arm gesture, every dance move is in perfect time with the beat of the music. It's so great to watch! #QALMSG2
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Helen Bovill
7 years
Just a candid pic @WaterstonesPicc this afternoon - @DrBrianMay waits for the next book to sign. Great book, great guy, great day!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Terrific trio - Queen + Adam Lambert rocked the United Center in Chicago tonight (9 August). A really special show, although to be honest they all are! #QALChicago
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1 year
I had a different view for Queen + Adam Lambert's show in LA tonight (11 November) and what a night it was, in the open air on a mild (to me) November evening!
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5 years
I'm running out of superlatives to describe this man - @DrBrianMay , you were the consummate rock star tonight at Madison Square Garden!
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1 year
Some moments of beauty from Queen + Adam Lambert’s show in Toronto tonight (8 October). The acoustic sections are always very moving and emotional.
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Helen Bovill
6 years
During a QAL show @adamlambert always pays a respectful tribute to Freddie Mercury. And on what would have been Freddie's 72nd Birthday he led the audience in singing happy birthday to him. #QALCrownJewels #QALCrownJewels3
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Helen Bovill
8 years
Brilliant performance by @adamlambert tonight! He is such a great natural frontman for Queen. Thank you Adam! #QALTokyo3
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Helen Bovill
8 years
I love the interactions between these 2 - the onstage chemistry between Brian May & Adam Lambert just gets better and better! #QALTokyo3
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5 years
They are the Champions - another triumph for Queen + Adam Lambert in Chicago tonight (9 August). It's always a privilege to see one of their shows! #QALChicago
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Helen Bovill
7 years
I had the BEST time @EchoArena in Liverpool tonight - Queen + Adam Lambert were amazing. I say @DrBrianMay and @adamlambert make a perfect pair!
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5 years
Aaah - the acoustic moment. A chance to reflect, to smile, to cry....... and to sing "Love of my Life" which this fine gentleman does so beautifully. #QALsanjose
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5 years
Dr May in action tonight at Madison Square Garden. He has the energy levels of a man half his age. Wondrous! #QALMSG2
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Huge congratulations to @DrBrianMay on his knighthood for services to music & charity - here he is in those roles, on stage this summer & campaigning for wild animals with his Save Me charity in 2015. I am so happy for him and he thoroughly deserves this honour! #SirBrianMay
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5 years
Relaxing with a well-earned glass of wine at last night's book launch - @DrBrianMay stands beside his original skull guitar, the one that appears in Queen's "It's a Hard Life" video. Cheers Dr May and thank you for a devilishly good evening!
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Helen Bovill
7 years
Adam's gorgeous and perfectly coordinated new outfit. I can't keep up with this man's ever-changing wardrobe! #QALAuckland #QALAuckland2
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Helen Bovill
4 years
Happy birthday to this man - the wonderful Brian May. It's always a joy to see him in his element, on stage with his faithful companion the Red Special. Wishing him many more happy and rockin' good years! 🎸
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8 years
Adam Lambert - the King of Queen! Such a great performer and such great songs - a winning combination! #QALtokyo2
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2 years
Great to see this chap in person again today - Sir Brian May, doing a book signing and presentation at Astrofest in London!
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Helen Bovill
5 years
Wow - Queen + Adam Lambert played a rockin' good show in San Jose tonight! #QALsanjose
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Helen Bovill
2 years
Brian May at tonight’s launch of his new book “Stereoscopy is Good For You”. And I have to say I agree with him! Over 100 different photographers from around the world have contributed to the book and I’m very proud that 3 of my photos are in it.
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8 years
A thoughtful moment last night - @adamlambert at #IOW2016 . I am so happy & fortunate to have seen this historic gig.
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