![]() Nevertheless, the band were understandably exhausted in the spring of 1975 after they finished up their lengthy tour (which included, for the first time ever, a tour of Japan). It was at first said that nodules had formed on his lymph nodes and that three months' rest was the only cure, but a second opinion revealed his throat was merely excessively swollen, and that only one or two weeks was necessary. ![]() Though Brian had recovered nicely from his bout with hepatitis and gangrene from the spring of 1974, now Freddie's voice was starting to cause problems, and several dates on their US tour had to be canceled so that he could relax and save his throat. Health issues were also starting to plague the band. Freddie, too, had started to lavish more decorations upon his flat, and was looking to purchase a piano for his own personal use, but money advancements were, again, denied. John had married his steady girlfriend, Veronica, in January, and had asked Queen's managers, Norman and Barry Sheffield, for an advance of £5,000 for the down payment of a house, which was outright rejected. ![]() They had been touring and recording relentlessly for five years, and none of their hard work had started to pay off yet, which raised concerns for the band members. Despite having two Top Ten albums and two Top Ten singles to their name, Queen found themselves in serious dire straits at the start of 1975. ![]()
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