Queen (band)
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| Queen | |
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 Queen in Argentina with Diego Maradona (1981) From left to right: Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Maradona, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon. |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | London, England |
| Genres | Rock, New Wave[1] |
| Years active | 1971–present[2] |
| Labels | EMI, Elektra, Capitol, Parlophone, Hollywood |
| Associated acts | Queen + Paul Rodgers, Smile, The Cross |
| Website | QueenOnline.com |
| Members | |
| Brian May Roger Taylor |
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| Past members | |
| Freddie Mercury John Deacon |
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Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971 and are one of the most commercially successful musical acts of all time. The band members were Freddie Mercury (vocals), Brian May (guitar), John Deacon (bass), and Roger Taylor (drums).
Freddie Mercury died of an AIDS-related illness on November 24, 1991. In 1997 John Deacon retired to spend more time with his family. The other two former members toured with Paul Rodgers from 2005 to 2009. Three of their biggest hits were We Will Rock You, We Are the Champions and Bohemian Rhapsody.
Members [change]
- John Deacon (1971-1997)
- Brian May (1970-present)
- Freddie Mercury (1970-1991; his death)
- Roger Taylor (1970-present)
Albums [change]
- Queen - 1973
- Queen II - 1974
- Sheer Heart Attack - 1974
- A Night at the Opera - 1975
- A Day at the Races - 1976
- News of the World - 1977
- Jazz - 1978
- The Game - 1980
- Flash Gordon - 1980
- Hot Space - 1982
- The Works - 1984
- A Kind of Magic - 1986
- The Miracle - 1989
- Innuendo - 1991
- Made in Heaven - 1995
References [change]
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/hot-space-r687305
- ↑ "QOL F.A.Q.". Queen Online. http://www.queenonline.com/history/17/. "Are Queen still active as a band? Very much so."
