On 21 February 2013

Queen, one of the greatest bands of all time, released 16 number one albums, 18 number one singles, and achieved over 300 million record sales. One of their most loved hits, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' stayed at the top of the charts for nine weeks and their performance at the Live Aid concert in 1985 is widely regarded as a seminal moment in rock history.

PRS for Music announced that Queen will be honored with music Heritage Award.

On Tuesday, 5th March, Brian May and Roger Taylor will accept the plaque at Imperial College to commemorate where Queen performed their first concert in London on 18 July 1970.

Brian May said: “The first proper gig we did was at Imperial College in the Union Hall. I remember it very distinctly because I'd seen all sorts of people playing in there. I'd been part of the Entertainment Committee and we booked a group every Saturday night in those days. People like Spooky Tooth and Steamhammer! We booked Jimi Hendrix too. So for us it was a dream come true to actually play on that stage. It used to get packed in there so it was a major stepping stone for us.”

PRS for Music established the Heritage Award scheme in 2009 to recognize important live music venues where iconic bands and songwriters performed. Previous award-es include Blur, Elton John, Soul II Soul, UB40, Snow Patrol, Faithless, James, Jethro Tull, Dire Straits and Supergrass.