5 February 1976, Queen performed the first of ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐-๐๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ฌ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ๐ฌ @ The Legendary Beacon Theater in New York ๐บ๐ธ ๐ฝโA Night At The Operaโ Tour
As indicated by a Village Voice ad, only three nights were originally planned, but due to extremely high ticket demand, a fourth night was necessary.
Elektra Records threw a party for the band after the show. Attendees include Billie Jean King, Todd Rundgren, David Johansen, Ian Hunter, and Ahmet Ertegun.
Elton John is pictured with the band backstage
โFrom the minute I met Freddie, I loved him. He was just magnificent. Incredibly smart and adventurous. Kind and generous and thoughtful, but outrageously funny.โ – (Elton John)โฅ๏ธ๐น