Information
- • Hometown: - London, England
- • Nationality: - English
- • Years Active: - 1970–present
- • Genre(s): - Rock
- • Label(s): - EMI • Parlophone • Elektra • Capitol • Hollywood • Island • Virgin EMI
- • Associated Acts: - Smile • Queen + Paul Rodgers • Queen + Adam Lambert
- • Website: - queenonline.com
Biography
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970. Their classic line-up was Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals) and John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.
Before forming Queen, May and Taylor had played together in the band Smile. Mercury was a fan of Smile and encouraged them to experiment with more elaborate stage and recording techniques. He joined in 1970 and suggested the name "Queen". Deacon was recruited in February 1971, before the band released their eponymous debut album in 1973. Queen first charted in the UK with their second album, Queen II, in 1974. Sheer Heart Attack later that year and A Night at the Opera in 1975 brought them international success. The latter featured "Bohemian Rhapsody", which stayed at number one in the UK for nine weeks and helped popularise the music video format.
The band's 1977 album News of the World contained "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions", which have become anthems at sporting events. By the early 1980s, Queen were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. "Another One Bites the Dust" from The Game (1980) became their best-selling single, while their 1981 compilation album Greatest Hits is the best-selling album in the UK and is certified nine times platinum in the US. Their performance at the 1985 Live Aid concert is ranked among the greatest in rock history by various publications. In August 1986, Mercury gave his last performance with Queen at Knebworth, England. In 1991, he died of bronchopneumonia—a complication of AIDS. Deacon retired in 1997. Since 2004, May and Taylor have toured under the "Queen +" name with vocalists Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert.
Queen have been a global presence in popular culture for more than four decades. Estimates of their record sales range from 170 million to 300 million, making them one of the world's best-selling music artists. In 1990, Queen received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, and with each member having composed hit singles all four were inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003. In 2005 they received the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors, and in 2018 they were presented the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Band Members
- • Brian May – lead guitar, keyboards, synthesiser, backing and lead vocals (1970–present)
- • Roger Taylor – drums, percussion, backing and lead vocals, keyboards, synthesisers, occasional acoustic guitar (1970–present)
- • Freddie Mercury – lead and backing vocals, keyboards, piano, occasional acoustic guitar (1970–1991)
- • John Deacon – bass, rhythm guitar, keyboards, synthesiser, occasional backing vocals (1971–1997)
- • Paul Rodgers – vocals (2004–2009)
- • Adam Lambert – vocals (2011–present)
Videos
"Save Me" is a song by the British rock band Queen from their 1980 album The Game. Written by guitarist Brian May.
Save Me
"Play the Game" is a song by British rock band Queen, written by Freddie Mercury. It is the first track on their 1980 album.
Play The Game
"Another One Bites the Dust" is a song by the British rock band Queen. Written by bassist John Deacon.
Another One Bites The Dust
"Flash" is a song by British rock band Queen. Written by guitarist Brian May, "Flash" is the theme song of the 1980 film Flash Gordon.
Flash
"Under Pressure" is a song by the British rock band Queen and singer David Bowie. Originally released as a single in October 1981.
Under Pressure
"Radio Ga Ga" is a 1984 song performed and recorded by the British rock band Queen, written by their drummer Roger Taylor.
Radio Ga Ga
"I Want to Break Free" is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by their bassist John Deacon. It appears on the album The Works.
I Want To Break Free
"It's a Hard Life" is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by lead singer Freddie Mercury. It was featured on their 1984 album.
It's A Hard Life
"Hammer to Fall" is a 1984 song by the British rock band Queen. Written by guitarist Brian May.
Hammer To Fall
"One Vision" is a song written and recorded by the British rock band Queen, first released as a single in November 1985.
One Vision
"A Kind of Magic" is the title track of the 1986 album of the same name by the British rock band Queen.
A Kind Of Magic
"Friends Will Be Friends" is a song performed by Queen and written by Freddie Mercury and John Deacon.
Friends Will Be Friends
"Who Wants to Live Forever" is a song by the British rock band Queen. A power ballad, it is the sixth track on the album A Kind of Magic.
Who Wants To Live Forever
"Breakthru" is a song by the British rock band Queen. Written by Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor but credited to Queen.
Breakthru
"The Invisible Man" is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by drummer Roger Taylor but credited to Queen.
The Invisible Man
"The Miracle" is the fifth and final single from Queen's 1989 studio album of the same name. It was composed by the entire band.
The Miracle
"I Want It All" is a song by British rock band Queen, featured on their 1989 studio album The Miracle. Written by Brian May.
I Want It All
"Scandal" is a song by the British rock band Queen. It was released as the fourth single from their 1989 album The Miracle.