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    • Jul 27, 1986
    Freddie Mercury and his rock band Queen become the first western act to play Hungary since 1964. Thirteen years later, the Mercury-penned "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" becomes a country hit for Dwight Yoakam
    Aug 9, 1986
    Freddie Mercury appears in his final concert with Queen at Knebworth Park in England. The day's performances include "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," a future country hit for Dwight Yoakam
    Nov 24, 1991
    Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of the rock group Queen, dies of AIDS at home in London. Eight years later, Dwight Yoakam scores a country hit with a remake of his "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," first exposed in commercials for The Gap
    Feb 6, 1996
    Hollywood releases the "Mr. Wrong" soundtrack. It features music by Faith Hill, Amy Grant, Joan Osborne, Shawn Colvin and Ben Folds Five, plus Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and Chris Isaak's version of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
    Feb 14, 1996
    The movie "Mr. Wrong" debuts in theaters. The soundtrack features Faith Hill, Amy Grant, Joan Jett, Shawn Colvin and Joan Osborne, plus Queen's "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and Chris Isaak's take on "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
    Mar 7, 1997
    The Time-Life album "Sounds Of The '70s: 1978" is certified gold by the RIAA. It includes Eric Clapton's "Lay Down Sally" and Exile's "Kiss You All Over," plus Linda Ronstadt, Randy Newman, Joe Walsh, Queen and The Bee Gees, among others
    Dec 12, 2000
    The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announces that guitarist James Burton will be added at the 2001 ceremony, alongside Michael Jackson, Aerosmith, Ritchie Valens, Queen, Solomon Burke, Chuck Berry pianist Johnnie Johnson and Paul Simon
    Mar 19, 2001
    The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inducts Elvis Presley guitarist James Burton, alongside Michael Jackson, Chuck Berry pianist Johnnie Johnson, Paul Simon, Queen, Solomon Burke, Ritchie Valens and Aerosmith
    Oct 18, 2002
    The rock band Queen receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The band was acknowledged by Garth Brooks as an influence, and its 1980 pop single "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" found new life when remade as a country hit by Dwight Yoakam
    Jun 12, 2003
    The Songwriters Hall of Fame presents the Johnny Mercer Award to "Wichita Lineman" composer Jimmy Webb during ceremonies at New York's Marriott Marquis Hotel. Among new inductees are Little Richard and Queen
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