Formed in 1993 at London University, following in the footsteps of Queen’s early 1972 shows there, Killer Queen quickly grew into a West End draw with a residency at London’s Strand Theatre and nationwide BBC coverage. The band went on to earn a “Worldwide Best Tribute Band” award in Leicester Square, contribute harmonies to Fatboy Slim’s “The Real Life,” and play major European arenas, including a Live Aid tribute concert organized by Bob Geldof in Malta.
The April 17 date launches a 12-week U.S. run that continues through Oct. 23 in Baton Rouge and includes a July 30 return to Colorado’s Red Rocks Amphitheatre, 10 years after the band’s first performance there. Myers said performing Queen’s catalog became “a very addictive thing,” with shows eventually selling out many of the same arenas Queen once played. For more information, call 856-858-1000 or visit scottishriteauditorium.com/event/killer-queen-2/.