Enjoy this gallery of memories from Queen's concert at Elland Road in May 1982. PICS: GettyEnjoy this gallery of memories from Queen's concert at Elland Road in May 1982. PICS: Getty
Enjoy this gallery of memories from Queen's concert at Elland Road in May 1982. PICS: Getty

The night Freddie Mercury and Queen rocked Leeds

It was a kind of magic for those lucky enough to be at Elland Road that spring night.

Leeds was graced by rock royalty in May 1982 when Queen led by the incomparable Freddie Mercury lit up Elland Road. The band were in the city as part of a 69-date tour in support of their album Hot Space. Enjoy these rarely-seen photos from the concert. Were you among the crowd that night? READ MORE: Relive the summer of 1987 when Genesis rocked Leeds Roundhay Park LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook

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