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| | name = Queen | |||
| | image = Queen 1984 011.jpg | |||
| | caption = Queen in concert, 1984.<br>] (far left), ] (centre stage), ] (foreground), ] (drums) | |||
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| | origin = London, England | |||
| | years_active = 1971<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.queenonline.com/en/the-band/about/ |title=Queen Online " History " Band |publisher=Queenonline.com |date=23 November 1991 |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref>–present<ref name="QueenActive">{{cite web|url=http://www.queenonline.com/en/the-band/faqs/|publisher=Queen Online|title=QOL F.A.Q.|quote=Are Queen still active as a band? Very much so.}}</ref> | |||
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| '''Queen''' <!-- Please see important hidden note following "are" before any revision or editing.-->are<!-- PLEASE DO ''not'' CHANGE THIS "ARE" TO "IS" OR "WERE." 'Are' is the correct UK/British English grammar. Please see the Queen "discussion" page for citation, reference, authority and expanded information. See also ]. Two band members still perform together as Queen, so the band are correctly referred to in the present tense. --> a British ] band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of ] (lead vocals, piano), ] (guitar, vocals), ] (bass guitar, vocals),<!-- Please do not change it so that John Deacon did not sing vocals. He did, and here is an example – http://www.rockmusic.org/queen/fotos/john/john%20deacon%2016%20-%20live.jp--> and ] (drums, vocals). Queen's earliest works were influenced by ], but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works, incorporating more diverse and innovative styles in their music. | |||
| Before joining Queen, Brian May and Roger Taylor had been playing together in a band named ] with ] ]. Freddie Mercury (then known by his birth name of Farrokh/ Freddie Bulsara) was a fan of Smile, and encouraged them to experiment with more elaborate stage and recording techniques after Staffell's departure in 1970. Mercury himself joined the band shortly thereafter, changed the name of the band to 'Queen', and adopted his familiar stage name. John Deacon was recruited prior to recording their ] (1973). Queen enjoyed success in the UK with their debut and its follow-up, '']'' (1974), but it was the release of '']'' (1974) and '']'' (1975) that gained the band international success. The latter featured "]", which stayed at number one in the ] for nine weeks; it charted at number one in several other territories, and gave the band their first top ten hit on the ]. Their 1977 album, '']'', contained two of rock's most recognisable anthems, "]" and "]". By the early 1980s, Queen were one of the biggest ] bands in the world, and their performance at 1985's ] is regarded as one of the greatest in rock history. In 1991, Mercury died of ], a complication of AIDS, and Deacon retired in 1997. Since then, May and Taylor have infrequently performed together, including a collaboration with ] under the name ] which ended in May 2009. | |||
| The band has released a total of 18 number one albums, 18 number one singles, and 10 number one DVDs, and have sold over 150 million albums, with some estimates in excess of 300 million albums, making them one of the world's ]. They have been honoured with seven ] awards and were inducted into the ] in 2001. | |||
| ==History== | |||
| ===Early days (1968–1974)=== | |||
| In 1968, guitarist Brian May, a student at London's ], and bassist ] decided to form a band. May placed an advertisement on the college notice board for a "]/] type" drummer; Roger Taylor, a young dental student, auditioned and got the job. The group called themselves ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.queenfans.com/articles/prequeen2.shtml |title=Pre-Queen – Smile! |publisher=Web.archive.org |accessdate=20 December 2010 |archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20040530091352/http://www.queenfans.com/articles/prequeen2.shtml |archivedate = 30 May 2004}}</ref> | |||
| While attending ], Tim Staffell became friends with Farrokh Bulsara, a fellow student who had assumed the English name of Freddie. Bulsara felt that he and the band had the same tastes and soon became a keen fan of Smile. In late 1970, after Staffell left to join the band ], the remaining Smile members, encouraged by Bulsara, changed their name to "Queen" and continued working together.<ref name="QueenZoneBiography1970">{{cite web|title=Queen Biography 1970|publisher=Queen Zone|url=http://queenzone.com/queenzone/bio_view.aspx?q=2}}</ref> When asked about the name, Bulsara explained, "I thought up the name Queen. It's just a name, but it's very regal obviously, and it sounds splendid. It's a strong name, very universal and immediate. It had a lot of visual potential and was open to all sorts of interpretations. I was certainly aware of gay connotations, but that was just one facet of it."<ref name="QueenZoneBiography1970"/> | |||
| The band had a number of bass players during this period who did not fit with the band's chemistry. It was not until February 1971 that they settled on John Deacon and began to rehearse for their first album. They recorded four of their own songs, "Liar", "Keep Yourself Alive", "The Night Comes Down" and "Jesus", for a demo tape; no record companies were interested.<ref name="QueenZoneBiography1971">{{Cite document|title=Queen Biography 1971|publisher=Queen Zone|url=http://queenzone.com/queenzone/bio_view.aspx?q=3}}</ref> It was also around this time Freddie changed his surname to 'Mercury', inspired by the line "Mother Mercury, look what they've done to me," in the song '']''.<ref name="MercurySurname">{{cite web|url=http://www.queenpedia.com/index.php?title=My_Fairy_King|publisher=Queenpedia|title=My Fairy King}}</ref> | |||
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| Having attended art college, Mercury also designed Queen's logo, called the Queen crest, shortly before the release of the band's first album.<ref name=LOGO/> The logo combines the ] signs of all four members: two lions for ] (Deacon and Taylor), a crab for ] (May), and two ] for ] (Mercury).<ref name=LOGO/> The lions embrace a stylised letter Q, the crab rests atop the letter with flames rising directly above it, and the fairies are each sheltering below a lion.<ref name=LOGO/> There is also a crown inside the Q and the whole logo is over-shadowed by an enormous ]. The whole symbol bears a passing resemblance to the ], particularly with the lion supporters.<ref name=LOGO>{{cite web |url=http://www.famouslogos.us/queen-logo |title=Queen Logo|publisher=Famouslogos.us |accessdate=28 January 2011}}</ref> The original logo, as found on the reverse-side of the first album cover, was a simple line drawing but more intricate colour versions were used on later sleeves.<ref name=LOGO/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.brandsoftheworld.com/logo/queen-crest-original|title=Queen Crest (Original)|accessdate=7 June 2011}}</ref> | |||
| ]'' cover with ] photo later recreated for the Bohemian Rhapsody music video]] | |||
| In 1973, after a series of delays, Queen released their ], an effort influenced by the heavy metal and ] of the day.<ref>Buckley, Peter (2003) ''The rough guide to rock'' p.422. Rough Guides, 2003</ref> The album was received well by critics; Gordon Fletcher of ''Rolling Stone'' said "their debut album is superb",<ref name="rs-queen-review">{{cite news|last=Fletcher|first=Gordon|date=6 December 1973|title=''Queen''|periodical=Rolling Stone|issue=149|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090217000626/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/queen/albums/album/199416/review/5942941/queen_1st_lp|archivedate=17 February 2009|url=http://rollingstone.com/artists/queen/albums/album/199416/review/5942941/queen_1st_lp}}</ref> and Chicago's '']'' called it an "above average debut".<ref>{{Cite news|title=''Queen''|date=7 December 1973|periodical=Daily Herald | location = Chicago, IL|url=http://queenarchives.com/index.php?title=Queen_-_12-07-1973_-_Queen_-_The_Herald%2C_Chicago%2C_IL}}</ref> It drew little mainstream attention, and the lead single "]", a Brian May composition, sold poorly. Retrospectively, "Keep Yourself Alive" is cited as the highlight of the album, and in 2008 ''Rolling Stone'' ranked it 31st in the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs Of All Time", describing it as "an entire album's worth of riffs crammed into a single song".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/rstone.html|title=100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time|publisher='']''|date=June 2008}}</ref> The album was certified gold in the UK and the US.<ref name="bhsa"/><ref name=RIAAC/> | |||
| The group's second LP, '']'', was released in 1974, and features rock photographer ]'s iconic image of the band on the cover. This image would be used as the basis for the 1975 "Bohemian Rhapsody" music video production.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6613107.stm | title = Photographer lives the Rock dream | last = Pryor | first = Fiona | work = BBC News | date = 10 May 2007 | accessdate =25 May 2011}}</ref><ref name="history"/> The album reached number five on the ] and became the first Queen album to chart in the UK.<ref name="bhsa">{{Cite document|last=Roberts|first=David|year=2006|title=]|place=London|publisher=Guinness World Records Limited}}</ref> The Freddie Mercury-written lead single "]" reached number ten in the UK, giving the band their first hit.<ref name="bhsa"/> The album is the first real testament to the band's distinctive layered sound, and features long complex instrumental passages, fantasy-themed lyrics, and musical virtuosity.<ref name="Hodkinson"/><ref>{{Cite document|author=Stephen Thomas Erlewine|title=Queen II|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r687302|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> Aside from its only single, the album also included the song "]", a six-minute epic which lacks a chorus or song structure, bearing similarity to Queen's later work, "Bohemian Rhapsody". The ''Daily Vault'' described the number as "menacing".<ref>{{Cite document|author=Bruce Rusk|title=''Queen II''|publisher=Daily Vault|url=http://www.queenarchives.com/index.php?title=Queen_-_10-12-2004_-_Queen_II_-_Daily_Vault}}</ref> Critical reaction was mixed; the ''Winnipeg Free Press'' describing the record as a "monstrosity".<ref>{{Cite document|title=''Queen II''|publisher=Winnipeg Free Press|url=http://www.queenarchives.com/index.php?title=Queen_-_06-08-1974_-_Queen_II_-_Winnipeg_Free_Press}}</ref> Allmusic has described the album as a favourite among the band's hardcore fans,<ref>{{cite web|last=Thomas |first=Stephen |url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r687302|pure_url=yes}} |title=link Queen II: Allmusic review |publisher=Allmusic.com |date=9 April 1974 |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> and it is the first of three Queen albums to feature in the book '']''.<ref name="1001albums"/> | |||
| ===''Sheer Heart Attack'' to ''A Night at the Opera'' (1974–1976)=== | |||
| After the band's six-night stand at New York's ] in May 1974, Brian May collapsed and was diagnosed as having hepatitis.<ref name="Hodkinson">Mark Hodkinson. . Omnibus Press 2004. Retrieved 28 August 2011</ref> While recuperating, May was initially absent when the band started work on their third album, but he returned midway through the recording process.<ref name="guitarists"> p.106. Hal Leonard Corporation, 1997</ref> Released in 1974, '']'' reached number two in the United Kingdom,<ref> Retrieved 23 May 2011</ref> sold well throughout Europe, and went gold in the United States.<ref name=RIAAC/> It gave the band their first real experience of international success, and was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic.<ref>{{cite web|title=Queen Discography|url=http://www.queenonline.com/en/the-band/discography/queen/|quote=...and in November released Sheer Heart Attack which was a hit on both sides of the Atlantic.|publisher=Queen Online}}</ref> The album experimented with a variety of musical genres, including ], ], ballads, ragtime, and ]. At this point, Queen started to move away from the progressive tendencies of their first two releases into a more radio-friendly, song-orientated style.<ref name="DMail">Thrills, Adrian Daily Mail. Retrieved 15 June 2011</ref><ref> HMV. Retrieved 15 June 2011</ref> ''Sheer Heart Attack'' introduced new sound and melody patterns that would be refined on their next album, '']''. | |||
| The single "]" reached number two on the British charts,<ref name="bhsa"/> and became their first US hit, reaching number 12 on the ].<ref name="bbtfh">{{Cite document|last=Whitburn|first=Joel|author-link=Joel Whitburn|year=2006|title=The Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits|place=|publisher=Billboard Books}}</ref> It combines camp, ], and British music hall with May's guitar virtuosity. The album's second single, "]", a more traditional ] composition, was a number eleven hit in Britain, while the high speed rocker "]" featuring May's uptempo riffs is a precursor to ].<ref name="guitarists"/><ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/reviews/xxhj|title= Queen: ''Sheer Heart Attack'' Review|author=Jones, Chris|date= 7 June 2007|publisher=BBC |accessdate=25 May 2011}}</ref> In recent years, the album has received acclaim from music publications: In 2006, '']'' ranked it number 28 in "The 100 Greatest British Rock Albums Ever",<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/steveparker/classicrock2.htm |title=''Classic Rock'' "The 100 Greatest British Rock Albums Ever" |publisher=rocklistmusic |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> and in 2007, '']'' ranked it No.88 in "The 100 Records That Changed the World".<ref>'']'', June 2007, "The 100 Records That Changed the World"</ref> It is also the second of three Queen albums to feature in the book ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die''.<ref name="1001albums"/> | |||
| In 1975, the band left for a world tour with each member in ]-created costumes and accompanied with banks of lights and effects. They toured the US as headliners, and played in Canada for the first time.<ref> '']''. Retrieved 24 August 2011</ref><ref> Queen Concerts. Retrieved 24 August 2011</ref> While the band toured Japan in April, the band's manager, Jim Beach, successfully negotiated the band out of their ] contract. One of the options they considered was an offer from ]'s manager, ]. Grant wanted them to sign with Led Zeppelin's own production company, ]. The band found the contract unacceptable and instead contacted ]'s manager, ], who accepted the position.<ref>{{Cite document|title=Queen Biography 1975|publisher=Queen Zone|url=http://queenzone.com/queenzone/bio_view.aspx?q=7}}</ref> | |||
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| In late 1975, Queen recorded and released '']'', taking its name from the popular ] movie. At the time, it was the most expensive album ever produced.<ref>{{Cite document|title=A Night at the Opera|publisher=Acoustic Sounds|url=http://store.acousticsounds.com/index.cfm?get=detail&title_id=28144}}</ref> Like its predecessor, the album features diverse musical styles and experimentation with stereo sound. In "]", an eight-minute epic, the middle section is a ], with simple phrases layered to create a full-choral sound. The Mercury penned ballad, "]", featured a harp and overdubbed vocal harmonies.<ref> Allmusic. Retrieved 12 July 2011</ref> The album was very successful in Britain,<ref name="bhsa"/> and went ] in the United States.<ref name=RIAAC/> The British public voted it the 13th greatest album of all time in a 2004 ] poll.<ref>{{cite web|title=100 Greatest Albums|publisher=Channel 4|url=http://channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/albums/results.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090429165349/http://www.channel4.com/entertainment/tv/microsites/G/greatest/albums/results.html|archivedate=29 April 2009|accessdate=21 November 2006}}</ref> It has also ranked highly in international polls; in a worldwide ] poll, it was voted the 19th greatest of all time,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/music/article-22769595-oasis-album-is-greatest-ever.do |title=Guinness poll |work=Evening Standard |location=UK |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> while an ] poll saw the Australian public vote it the 28th greatest of all time.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/myfavouritealbum/top100.htm |title=ABC poll |publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> ''A Night at the Opera'' has frequently appeared in "greatest albums" lists reflecting the opinions of critics. Among other accolades, it was ranked number 16 in '']'s'' "The 50 Best British Albums Ever" in 2004, and number 11 in ''Rolling Stone's'' "The 100 Greatest Albums of All Time" as featured in their Mexican edition in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.acclaimedmusic.net/Current/A350.htm |title=A Night at the Opera |publisher=Acclaimed Music |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> It was also placed at #230 on ''Rolling Stone'' magazine's list of "]" in 2003.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/500-greatest-albums-of-all-time-19691231/a-night-at-the-opera-queen-19691231 |title=230 – A Night at the Opera|work=Rolling Stone|accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> ''A Night at the Opera'' is the third and final Queen album to be featured in the book ''1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die''.<ref name="1001albums">{{cite web|url=http://www.rocklistmusic.co.uk/steveparker/1001albums.htm |title=1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die |publisher=Rocklistmusic.co.uk |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> | |||
| The album also featured the hit single "]", which was number one in the UK for nine weeks<ref name="bhsa"/> and is the ] of all time in the UK, surpassed only by ]'s "]" and ]'s "]"—making it the best selling commercial single in the UK. It also reached number nine in the United States (a 1992 re-release reached number two on ] for five weeks).<ref name="bbtfh"/> It is the only single ever to sell a million copies on two separate occasions,<ref name="Queen Online">{{cite web|title=Queen Discography: A Night at the Opera|url=http://www.queenonline.com/en/the-band/discography/night-opera/|publisher=Queen Online}}</ref> and became the ] twice in the UK, the only single ever to do so. Bohemian Rhapsody has been voted numerous times the greatest song of all time.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1974538.stm|title=Queen rock on in poll|accessdate=16 December 2007|date=8 May 2002|publisher=BBC News }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2002/11/09/entertainment/main528777.shtml|title='Bohemian Rhapsody' Top Chart Topper|accessdate=16 December 2007|date=9 November 2002|publisher=]}}</ref> The band decided to make a video to go with the single; the result is generally considered to have been the first "true" music video ever produced.<ref> p.157. Duke University Press, 2007. Retrieved 23 January 2011</ref><ref name="FirstMusicVideo">{{cite web|title=Queen Band History|url=http://www.queenonline.com/history/|publisher=Queen Online|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090627050900/http://www.queenonline.com/history/|archivedate=27 June 2009|quote=The video, directed by Bruce Gowers, is credited with being the first genuine promotional video.}}</ref> Although other bands, including ], had made short promotional films or videos of songs prior to this, generally, those were specifically made to be aired on specific television shows. The second single from the album, "]", the second song composed by John Deacon, and his first single, peaked at number sixteen in the United States<ref name="bbtfh"/> and went on to become a worldwide Top Ten hit.<ref name="Queen Online"/> The band's ] began in November 1975, and covered Europe, the United States, Japan, and Australia.<ref> ''Queen Concerts''. Retrieved 24 May 2011</ref> | |||
| ===''A Day at the Races'' to ''Live Killers'' (1976–1979)=== | |||
| By 1976, Queen were back in the studio recording '']'', which is often regarded as a sequel album to ''A Night at the Opera''.<ref> ''Allmusic'' Retrieved 17 February 2011</ref><ref>{{Cite document|title=Queen|publisher=Disco Museum|url=http://www.discomuseum.com/Queen.html}}</ref> It again borrowed the name of a ] movie, and its cover was similar to that of ''A Night at the Opera'', a variation on the same Queen Crest.<ref name=night/> The most recognizable of the Marx Brothers, ], invited Queen to visit him in his Los Angeles home in March 1977, and the band thanked him in person, and performed "]" a cappella.<ref>Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock. p.96. Voyageur Press, 2009</ref> Musically, ''A Day at the Races'' was by both fans' and critics' standards a strong effort, reaching number one in the UK and Japan, and number five in the US.<ref name="bhsa"/><ref name=night> ''QueenOnline'' Retrieved 17 February 2011</ref> The major hit on the album was "]", a gospel-inspired song in which Mercury, May, and Taylor multi-tracked their voices to create a 100-voice gospel choir. The song went to number two in the United Kingdom,<ref name="bhsa"/> and number thirteen on the US singles chart.<ref name="bbtfh"/> The album also featured one of the band's heaviest songs, Brian May's "]", which became a staple of their live shows.<ref>"Tie Your Mother Down" has been included in all of the band's tours from the summer of 1976 to the most recent ''Return of the Champions'' tour, .</ref><ref> Allmusic. Retrieved 31 August 2011</ref> | |||
| During the same year, Queen played one of their most famous gigs, a 1976 free concert in ]. It set an attendance record, with 150,000 people confirmed in the audience.<ref>{{Cite document|title=Queen Biography 1976|publisher=Queen Zone|url=http://queenzone.com/queenzone/bio_view.aspx?q=8}}</ref> During the ] in 1977, Queen performed sold-out shows at ], New York, in February, and ], London, in June.<ref name="history"/><ref>Tiven, Jon (1977) Retrieved 21 May 2011</ref> | |||
| The band's sixth studio album '']'' was released in 1977, which has gone ] in the United States, and twice in the UK.<ref name=RIAAC> ''Recording Industry Association of America'' Retrieved 22 January 2011</ref> The album contained many songs tailor-made for live performance, including two of rock's most recognisable anthems, "]" and the rock ballad "]", both of which became enduring international ], and the latter reached number four in the United States.<ref name="bbtfh"/><ref name=alm> '']'' Retrieved 22 January 2011</ref> Queen commenced the ] in October 1977, and Robert Hilburn of the ''Los Angeles Times'' called this concert tour the band's "most spectacularly staged and finely honed show yet".<ref>{{cite news |last=Hilburn |first=Robert |work=Los Angeles Times |date=20 December 1977 |url=http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/650333162.html?dids=650333162:650333162&FMT=CITE&FMTS=CITE:AI&date=Dec+20%2C+1977&author=&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=POP+MUSIC+REVIEW |title=Pop Music Review: Queen's Royal Achievement}}</ref> | |||
| ], Connecticut in 1978.|alt=l-r: John Deacon, Brian May, and Freddie Mercury seen live in 1978]] In 1978, the band released '']'', which included the hit singles "]" and "]" on a double-sided record. The album reached number two in the UK and number six on the ] in the US.<ref> ''AllMusic'' Retrieved 23 January 2011</ref> This album was "the target of a bizarre marketing campaign, in which sixty-five naked women were perched atop bicycles rented from Halford's Cycles and sent racing around Wimbledon Stadium."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.queenpedia.com/index.php?title=Jazz|title=''Jazz'' album on queenpedia.com}}</ref> The word "]" was not used in a strict sense, and the album was noted by critics for its collection of different styles, jazz not being one of them.<ref name="rs284">{{Cite news|last=Marsh|first=Dave|date=2 August 1979|title=''Jazz''|periodical=Rolling Stone|issue=284|url=http://rollingstone.com/artists/queen/albums/album/195592/rid/5942056/}} {{Dead link|date=May 2010}}</ref> ''Rolling Stone Magazine'' criticised it for being "dull", saying "Queen hasn't the imagination to play jazz – Queen hasn't the imagination, for that matter, to play rock & roll."<ref name="rs284"/> Reviews of the album in recent years have been more favourable.<ref> ''AllMusic'' Retrieved 23 January 2011</ref> Another notable track from ''Jazz'', "]", provides another example of the band's exuberant vocal harmonies.<ref>Donald A. Guarisco, "Don't Stop Me Now". ]. Retrieved 12 July 2011</ref> | |||
| In 1978, Queen ] the US and Canada, and spent much of 1979 touring in Europe and Japan.<ref name="tour"> ''QueenOnline'' Retrieved 12 May 2011</ref> They released their first live album, '']'', in 1979; it went ] twice in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php |title=RIAA |publisher=RIAA |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> Queen also released the very successful single "]", a ] inspired song done in the style of ].<ref> p.33. Billboard. Retrieved 29 June 2011</ref><ref name="Crazy"/> The song made the top 10 in many countries, topped the Australian ] for seven consecutive weeks, and was the band's first number one single in the United States where it topped the ] for four weeks.<ref name="bbtfh"/><ref>] (1993) (doc). ]. Australian Chart Book, St Ives, N.S.W</ref> Having written the song on guitar and played rhythm on the record, Mercury played rhythm guitar while performing the song live, which was the first time he ever played guitar in concert.<ref name="Crazy"> Circus Magazine. Retrieved 29 June 2011</ref> In December 1979, Queen played the opening night at the ] in London, having accepted a request by the event's organiser ].<ref name="Crazy"/> | |||
| ===''The Game'' to ''The Works'' (1980–1984)=== | |||
| ] in Drammen, Norway in 1982.|alt=Queen during a live concert in Norway in 1982]] | |||
| Queen began their 1980s career with '']''. It featured the singles "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "]", both of which reached number one in the United States.<ref name="bbtfh"/> After attending a Queen concert in Los Angeles, ] suggested to Mercury backstage that "Another One Bites the Dust" be released as a single, and in October 1980 it spent three weeks at number one.<ref> p.155. Voyageur Press, 2009. Retrieved 29 May 2011</ref> The album topped the ] for five weeks,<ref>{{Cite document|last=Whitburn|first=Joel|title=The Billboard Albums|place=], Wisconsin|publisher=Record Research|year=2006}}</ref> and sold over four million copies in the US.<ref name=RIAAC/> It was also the first appearance of a synthesiser on a Queen album. Heretofore, their albums featured a distinctive "No Synthesisers!" sleeve note. The note is widely assumed to reflect an anti-synth, pro-"hard"-rock stance by the band,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vocalgroup.org/inductees/queen.html |title=Inductees – The Vocal Group Hall of Fame Foundation |publisher=Vocalgroup.org |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> but was later revealed by producer ] to be an attempt to clarify that those albums' multi-layered solos were created with guitars, not synths, as record company executives kept assuming at the time.<ref name="sos1995">{{Cite journal|last=Cunningham|first=Mark|title=AN INVITATION TO THE OPERA: Roy Thomas Baker & Gary Langan: The Making Of Queen's 'Bohemian Rhapsody'|journal=Sound on Sound|month=October|year=1995|url=http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/1995_articles/oct95/queen.html|quote="There was no stipulation that we wouldn't have any synths, but the statement 'No synths' was printed on the album sleeves because of peoples' lack of intellect in the ears department. Many people couldn't hear the difference between a multitracked guitar and a synthesiser. We would spend four days multi-layering a guitar solo and then some imbecile from the record company would come in and say, 'I like that synth!'"|postscript=.}}</ref> In September 1980, Queen performed three sold-out shows at ].<ref name="history">Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock. p.128, 129, 159. Voyageur Press, 2009</ref> In 1980, Queen also released ] they had recorded for '']''.<ref> ''Billboard'' Retrieved 15 January 2011</ref> | |||
| In 1981, Queen traveled to South America as part of ], and became the first major rock band to play in Latin American stadiums.<ref name="tour"/> The tour included five shows in Argentina, one of which drew the largest single concert crowd in Argentine history with an audience of 300,000 in ]<ref>{{cite news |work=The Washington Post|date=(27 July 1982) |url=http://www.queenarchives.com/index.php?title=Queen_-_07-27-1982_-_Washington_Post_-_Capital_Centre |title=Queen's Flashy Rock}} Retrieved 15 January 2011</ref> and two concerts at the ] in São Paulo, Brazil, where they played to an audience of more than 131,000 people in the first night (then the largest paying audience for a single band anywhere in the world)<ref>Lowry, Max (13 July 2008) ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 2 June 2011</ref> and more than 120,000 people the following night.<ref>Henke, James (11 June 1981) "Queen Holds Court in South America" '']'' Retrieved 15 January 2011</ref> In October of the same year, Queen performed for more than 150,000 fans on 9 October at Monterrey (]) and 17 and 18 at Puebla (Estadio Zaragoza), Mexico.<ref>Purvis, Georg (2007) ''Queen: Complete Works'' p.315. Reynolds & Hearn,</ref> On 24 and 25 November, Queen played two sell out nights at the ], Quebec, Canada.<ref> Eagle Rock Vision. Retrieved 16 July 2011</ref> One of Mercury's most notable performances of ''The Game'''s final track, "]", took place in Montreal, and the concert is recorded in the ], '']''.<ref> Allmusic. Retrieved 16 July 2011</ref> | |||
| Queen worked with ] on the single "]". The first-time collaboration with another artist was spontaneous, as Bowie happened to drop by the studio while Queen were recording.<ref>{{Cite document|title=Queen biography 1981|publisher=Queen Zone|url=http://queenzone.com/queenzone/bio_view.aspx?q=13}}</ref> Upon its release, the song was extremely successful, reaching number one in the UK and featuring at number 31 on ]'s 100 Greatest Songs of the '80s.<ref> Retrieved 15 January 2011</ref> | |||
| Later in 1981, Queen released their first ], entitled '']'', which showcased the group's highlights from 1974–1981.<ref name=BCS/> It is the ] in UK Chart history, and has spent 450 weeks in the UK Album Chart.<ref name="Queen head all-time sales chart">{{Cite document|date=16 November 2006|title=Queen head all-time sales chart|publisher=BBC |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6151050.stm}}</ref><ref name=DMS>{{cite web | url = http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-354650/Queen-longest-reigning-chart-act.html | |||
| | title= Queen becomes longest reigning chart act | work=Daily Mail | date = 5 July 2005 | accessdate =19 March 2011}}</ref> The album is certified ] in the United States, and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide.<ref name=RIAAC/><ref> ''BBC News'' 16 January 2011</ref> Taylor became the first member of the band to release his own solo album in 1981, entitled '']''. | |||
| ] on 26 September 1984. Compatible with his performance and compositions, Freddie Mercury was also a ].]] | |||
| In 1982, the band released the album '']'', a departure from their trademark seventies sound, this time being a mixture of rock, ], dance, ], and ].<ref> ''Stylus Magazine''. Retrieved 31 May 2011</ref> Most of the album was recorded in ] during the most turbulent period in the band's history, and Taylor and May lamented the new sound, with both being very critical of the influence Mercury's personal manager Paul Prenter had on the singer.<ref>O'Casey, Matt, dir. (2011) Queen – Days of Our Lives. Part 2. BBC. Queen Productions Ltd. Retrieved 31 May 2011</ref> May was also scathing of Prenter, who was Mercury's manager from the early 1980s to 1984, for being dismissive of the importance of radio stations, such as the US networks, and their vital connection between the artist and the community, and for denying them access to Mercury.<ref> BrianMay.com. Retrieved 31 May 2011</ref> The band stopped touring North America after their ], as their success there had waned, although they would perform on American television for the only time during the eighth season premiere of '']''. Queen left ], their label in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, and New Zealand, and signed onto ]/]. | |||
| After working steadily for over ten years, Queen decided that they would not perform any live shows in 1983.<ref> ''Ultimate Queen''. Retrieved 1 June 2011</ref> During this time, they recorded a new album at the ], Los Angeles and ], Munich, and several members of the band explored side projects and solo work. May released a mini-album entitled '']'', on which he collaborated with ].<ref> Rock Album Reviews. Retrieved 27 August 2011</ref> | |||
| In February 1984, Queen released their eleventh studio album, '']'', which included the successful singles "]", "]" and "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.queenzone.com/queenzone/bio_view.aspx?q=16 |title=Queen Biography 1984 |publisher=Queenzone.com |date= |accessdate=11 August 2011}}</ref><ref>Barry Lazell (1989) ''Rock movers & shakers'' p.404. ''], Inc.,</ref> Despite these hit singles, the album failed to do well in the United States, while in the UK it went triple platinum and remained in the ] for two years.<ref>Tobler, John ''Who's who in rock & roll'' p.1971. Crescent Books, 1991</ref> | |||
| That year, Queen began ], the first tour to feature keyboardist ] as an extra live musician. The tour featured nine sold-out dates in ], South Africa, at the arena in ].<ref> Queen Concerts. Retrieved 12 July 2011</ref><ref name="hotshotdigital">{{Cite document|title=Freddie Mercury Biography|publisher=Hot Shot Digital|url=http://hotshotdigital.com/WellAlwaysRemember/FreddieMercuryBio.html}}</ref> Upon returning to England, they were the subject of outrage, having played there during the height of ] and in violation of worldwide ]. The band responded to the critics by stating that they were playing music for fans in that country, and they also stressed that the concerts were played before integrated audiences.<ref>Phil Sutcliffe, Peter Hince, Reinhold Mack (2009) Voyageur Press, 2009</ref> | |||
| ===Live Aid and later years (1985–1990)=== | |||
| In January 1985, the band headlined two nights of the first ] festival at ], Brazil, and played in front of over 300,000 people each night.<ref> ''Billboard'' Retrieved 16 January 2011</ref> The ''Boston Globe'' described it as a "mesmerising performance".<ref name="globe"/> A selection of highlights of both nights was released on VHS with the title ''Queen: Live in Rio'', and was later broadcast on ] in the US.<ref name="globe"> '']''. Retrieved 2 June 2011</ref><ref> '']'' Retrieved 16 January 2011</ref> In April and May 1985, Queen completed the Works Tour with sold-out shows in Australia and Japan.<ref>Grein, Paul. Billboard 4 May 1985. p.42. '']''. Retrieved 2 June 2011</ref> | |||
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| At ], held at Wembley on 13 July 1985, in front of the biggest-ever TV audience of 1.9 billion, Queen performed some of their greatest hits, during which the sold-out stadium audience of 72,000 people clapped, sang, and swayed in unison.<ref name="Minchin">Minchin, Ryan, dir. (2005) Initial Film & Television. Retrieved 21 May 2011</ref><ref> CNN. Retrieved 2 June 2011</ref> The show's organiser, ], other musicians such as ] and ], and various music journalists commented that Queen stole the show.<ref name="Minchin"/><ref name="BBC - Queen win greatest live gig poll"> BBC News. 9 November 2005</ref><ref>Miles, Barry (2008) Anova Books, Retrieved 21 May 2011</ref><ref> Retrieved 21 May 2011</ref> An industry poll in 2005 named it the greatest rock performance of all time.<ref name="BBC - Queen win greatest live gig poll"/> The band, now revitalised by the response to Live Aid and the ensuing increase in record sales, ended 1985 by releasing the single "]", which was the first time since "Stone Cold Crazy" that all four bandmembers received a writing credit for the one song.<ref> The Telegraph. Retrieved 3 July 2011</ref><ref> QueenOnline. Retrieved 3 July 2011</ref> Also, a limited-edition boxed set containing all Queen albums to date was released under the title of '']''. The package included previously unreleased material, most notably Queen's non-album single of Christmas 1984, titled "]".<ref>''International who's who in popular music'' p.129. Routledge, 2002</ref> | |||
| In early 1986, Queen recorded the album '']'', containing several reworkings of songs written for the ] film '']''. The album was very successful, producing a string of hits, including the title track, "]". Also charting from the album were "]", "]?" (featuring an orchestra conducted by ]), and the ''de facto'' theme from ''Highlander'', "]".<ref> '']'' Retrieved 16 January 2011</ref> | |||
| In summer of 1986, Queen went on ] with Freddie Mercury.<ref> Queen Concerts. Retrieved 4 June 2011</ref><ref> ]. Retrieved 4 June 2011</ref> A sold-out tour in support of ''A Kind of Magic'', once again they hired Spike Edney, leading to him being dubbed the unofficial fifth member.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ultimatequeen.co.uk/biography/spike.htm |title=Spike Edney – Biography |publisher=Ultimatequeen.co.uk |date=11 December 1951 |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.themodsband.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=28&Itemid=34 |title=The Mods – A Tribute To An Era 1964–1970 – Spike Edney, Keyboards/Guitar – Special Guest |publisher=Themodsband.com |date=11 April 2007 |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> The Magic Tour's highlight was at ] in London and resulted in the live double album, '']'', released on CD and as a live concert DVD, which has gone five times platinum in the US and four times platinum in the UK.<ref name=RIAAC/><ref> ''Queen Zone''. Retrieved 25 May 2011</ref> Queen could not book Wembley for a third night, but they did play at ]. The show sold out within two hours and over 120,000 fans packed the park for what was Queen's final live performance with Mercury.<ref>{{Cite document|title=Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium|publisher=WLIW|url=http://wliw.org/productions/queen.html|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20060428052918/http://wliw.org/productions/queen.html|archivedate=28 April 2006}}</ref> During the tour, Queen performed a ] at ], Ireland, infront of an audience of 95,000, which broke the venue's attendance record.<ref>Musician, Issues 93–98. p.44. Amordian Press, 1986. Retrieved 5 June 2011</ref> The band also played behind the ] when they performed to a crowd of 80,000 in ], in what was one of the biggest rock concerts ever held in Eastern Europe.<ref> Retrieved 16 February 2011</ref> More than one million people saw Queen on the tour—400,000 in the United Kingdom alone, a record at the time.<ref name="hotshotdigital"/> | |||
| After working on various solo projects during 1988 (including Mercury's collaboration with ], '']''), the band released '']'' in 1989. The album continued the direction of ''A Kind of Magic'', using a pop-rock sound mixed with a few heavy numbers. It spawned the European hits "]", "]", "]", "]", and "]".<ref> '']'' Retrieved 16 January 2011</ref> | |||
| ''The Miracle'' also began a change in direction of Queen's songwriting philosophy. Since the band's beginning, nearly all songs had been written by and credited to a single member, with other members adding minimally. With ''The Miracle'', the band's songwriting became more collaborative, and they vowed to credit the final product only to Queen as a group.<ref name="qcw">{{Cite document|last=Purvis|first=Georg|year=2007|title=Queen Complete Works|place=|publisher=Richmond: Reynolds & Hearn}} p. 67</ref> | |||
| ===Mercury: illness, death, and tribute (1988–1992)=== | |||
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| After fans noticed Mercury's increasingly gaunt appearance in 1988, rumours began to spread that Mercury was suffering from AIDS. Mercury flatly denied this, insisting he was merely "exhausted" and too busy to provide interviews.<ref>''VH1 Legends: Queen''-Viacom International, VH1, 1997.</ref> The band decided to continue making albums, starting with ''The Miracle'' in 1989 and continuing with '']'' in 1991. Despite his deteriorating health, the lead singer continued to contribute. For the last two albums made while Mercury was still alive, the band credited all songs to Queen, rather than specific members of the group, freeing them of internal conflict and differences. In 1990, Mercury made his final public appearance when he joined the rest of Queen to collect the ] for Outstanding Contribution to British Music.<ref> ''BBC News'' Retrieved 28 April 2011</ref><ref> ''BRIT Awards.co.uk'' Retrieved 20 January 2011</ref> ''Innuendo'' was released in early 1991 with an ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.queenonline.com/en/the-band/discography/queen/ |title=Queen Online " History " Discography |publisher=Queenonline.com |accessdate=7 November 2010}}</ref> and three other charting singles, "]", "]", and "]".<ref>Donald A. Guarisco. Allmusic. Retrieved 23 May 2011</ref> Mercury was increasingly ill and could barely walk when the band recorded "The Show Must Go On" in 1990, that May had concerns as to whether he was physically capable of singing it.<ref name="RollingStoneSingers"/> Recalling Mercury's successful performance, May states; "he went in and killed it, completely lacerated that vocal".<ref name="RollingStoneSingers"/> The band's second greatest hits compilation, '']'', followed in October of the same year, which is the eighth best-selling album of all time in the UK, and has sold 16 million copies worldwide.<ref name="bpialbums">, Retrieved 17 June 2011</ref><ref> BBC. Retrieved 17 June 2011</ref><ref> '']'' Retrieved 16 January 2011</ref> | |||
| On 23 November 1991, in a prepared statement made on his deathbed, Mercury confirmed that he had AIDS.<ref name="Bret_1996_179">{{Cite book |author=Bret, David |year=1996 |title=Living On the Edge: The Freddie Mercury Story |location=London |publisher=Robson Books |isbn=1861052561|page=179 }}</ref> Within 24 hours of the statement, he died of ], which was brought on as a complication of AIDS.<ref> '']'' Retrieved 25 February 2011</ref> His funeral service on 27 November in ], West London was private, and held in accordance with the ] religious faith of his family.<ref name="FreddieFuneral">{{cite web|title=Freddie, I'll Love You Always|url=http://mr-mercury.co.uk/nov_28_91_mirror_freddie.htm|publisher=The Mirror|date=28 November 1991}}</ref><ref> '']'' 28 November 1991</ref> "Bohemian Rhapsody" was re-released as a single shortly after Mercury's death, with "]" as the double A-side. The ] for "These Are the Days of Our Lives" contain Mercury's final scenes in front of the camera.<ref> The Independent. Retrieved 24 June 2011</ref> The single went to ] in the UK, remaining there for five weeks – the only recording to top the Christmas chart twice and the only one to be number one in four different years (1975, 1976, 1991, and 1992).<ref> Daily Mail. Retrieved 4 June 2011</ref> Initial proceeds from the single – approximately £1,000,000 – were donated to the ].<ref name="Avert - History of HIV & AIDS in the UK">{{Cite document|title=History of HIV & AIDS in the UK (1981–1995)|publisher=Avert|url=http://www.avert.org/uk-aids-history.htm}}</ref> | |||
| Queen's popularity was stimulated in the United States when "]" was featured in the 1992 comedy film '']''.<ref name="Billboard1992"/> Its inclusion helped the song reach number two on the ] for five weeks in 1992 (it remained in the Hot 100 for over 40 weeks),<ref name="Billboard1992"/> and won the band an ] at the ].<ref> ''Rock on the Net''</ref> The compilation album '']'' also reached number four on the ], and is certified three times platinum in the US.<ref name=RIAAC/><ref name="Billboard1992"/> ''Wayne's World'' footage was used to make a new music video for "Bohemian Rhapsody", with which the band and management were delighted.<ref>''Made in Heaven'' video documentary "Champions of the World".</ref> | |||
| On 20 April 1992, ] was held at London's ] to a 72,000-strong crowd.<ref name="definitive3">{{Cite book|last=Jackson|first=Laura|year=2002|page=3|title=Queen: The Definitive Biography|place=London|publisher=Piatkus|isbn=9780749923174}}</ref> Performers, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ] performed various Queen songs along with the three remaining Queen members. The concert is listed in the ''Guinness Book of Records'' as "The largest rock star ]",<ref>{{Cite document|last=Folkard|first=Claire|last2=Vidal|first2=Oriol|year=2004|title=Guinness World Records 2005}}</ref> as it was televised to over 1.2 billion viewers worldwide,<ref name="hotshotdigital"/> and raised over £20,000,000 for AIDS charities.<ref name="Avert - History of HIV & AIDS in the UK"/> | |||
| ===''Made in Heaven'' to 46664 Concert (1995–2003)=== | |||
| ] in ], Switzerland.]] | |||
| Queen's last album featuring Mercury, titled '']'', was finally released in 1995, four years after his death. It was constructed from Mercury's final recordings in 1991, featuring tracks such as "]" and "]", plus material left over from their previous studio albums. In addition, re-worked material from May, Taylor, and Mercury's solo albums were included. Both stages of recording, before and after Mercury's death, were completed at the ] in ], Switzerland.<ref name="SMH"> Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 June 2011</ref> The album reached No. 1 on the UK charts immediately following its release, and has sold 20 million copies worldwide.<ref name=GUAR>{{cite web | last = Michaels | first = Sean | date = 20 March 2008 | |||
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| | title = We will rock you – again | work=Guardian | accessdate =16 January 2011}}</ref><ref name="definitive2">{{Cite book|last=Jackson|first=Laura|year=2002|page=2|title=Queen: The Definitive Biography |location = London|publisher=Piatkus|isbn=9780749923174|postscript= }}</ref> On 25 November 1996, a statue of Mercury was unveiled in Montreux overlooking ], almost five years to the day since his death.<ref name="SMH"/><ref> EMI international. Retrieved 23 June 2011</ref> | |||
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| In 1997, Queen returned to the studio to record "]". It was released as a bonus track on the '']'' compilation album later that year. The song was later released as a single, reaching number 13 in the UK chart.<ref>{{cite web|title=Queen: No-one But You/Tie Your Mother Down|publisher=Chart Stats|url=http://www.chartstats.com/songinfo.php?id=25965}}</ref> In January 1997, Queen performed "]" live with Elton John and the ] in Paris on a night in which Freddie Mercury was remembered, and it marked the last performance and public appearance of John Deacon, who chose to retire.<ref> ''Guitar Magazine'' Retrieved 18 January 2011</ref> The Paris concert was only the second time Queen had played live since Mercury's death, and prompted Elton John to urge them to perform again.<ref name="Chronicle">{{cite web|url=http://www.queenzone.com/articles/crowning-glory.aspx |title=Crowning Glory |publisher=Queenzone.com |date= |accessdate=11 August 2011}}</ref> | |||
| Brian May and Roger Taylor performed together at several award ceremonies and charity concerts, sharing vocals with various guest singers. During this time, they were billed as ''Queen +'' followed by the name of the guest singer. In 1998, the duo appeared at ]'s benefit concert with Brian performing "]" with Pavarotti, later playing "Radio Ga Ga", "We Will Rock You", and "We Are the Champions" with ]. They again attended and performed in 2003. Several of the guest singers recorded new versions of Queen's hits under the ''Queen +'' name, such as ] providing vocals for "We Are the Champions" for the soundtrack of '']'' (2001).<ref name="RobbieWATC">{{cite web|title=Soundtrack for "A Knight's Tale"|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0183790/soundtrack|publisher=Internet Movie Database}}</ref> | |||
| ], located at 6358 Hollywood Blvd.]] | |||
| In 1999, a '']'' album was released. This featured, among others, "Queen + ]" on a ] version of "Another One Bites the Dust". A live version of "Somebody to Love" by ] and a live version of "The Show Must Go On" with ] were also featured in the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/artists/a0b77a10-ecff-4b84-b1f3-008391038d67 |title=Music – John Deacon |publisher=BBC |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> By this point, Queen's vast amount of record sales made them the second best selling artist in the UK of all time, behind ].<ref name="definitive2"/> In 2002, Queen were awarded the 2,207th star on the ], which is located at 6358 Hollywood Blvd.<ref> BBC News. Retrieved 20 June 2011</ref><ref> Retrieved 5 February 2011</ref> On 29 November 2003, May and Taylor performed at the ] hosted by ] at ], Cape Town, in order to raise awareness of the spread of HIV/AIDS in South Africa.<ref name="SAConcert"/> May and Taylor spent time at Mandela's home, discussing how Africa's problems might be approached, and two years later the band was made ambassadors for the 46664 cause.<ref name="SAConcert"> 46664.com. Retrieved 9 June 2011</ref> | |||
| ===Queen + Paul Rodgers (2004–2009)=== | |||
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| ] during their 2005 ]|alt=l-r:Paul Rodgers, Roger Taylor, and Brian May live in 2005 for the Queen + Paul Rodgers tour.]] | |||
| At the end of 2004, May and Taylor announced that they would reunite and return to touring in 2005 with ] (founder and former lead singer of ] and ]). Brian May's website also stated that Rodgers would be 'featured with' Queen as 'Queen + Paul Rodgers', not replacing Mercury. The retired John Deacon would not be participating.<ref name="bmcom_jdr">{{cite web|title=Queen News March 2006|publisher=brianmay.com|url=http://brianmay.com/queen/queennews/queennewsmar06c.html}}</ref> In November 2004, Queen were among the inaugural inductees into the ], and the award ceremony was the first event at which Rodgers joined May and Taylor as vocalist.<ref name="SAConcert"/><ref> Mail Online. Retrieved 9 June 2011</ref> | |||
| Between 2005 and 2006, Queen + Paul Rodgers embarked on a ], which was the first time Queen toured since their ] with Freddie Mercury in 1986.<ref name="2005Guardian"> The Guardian. Retrieved 3 August 2011</ref> The band's drummer Roger Taylor commented; "We never thought we would tour again, Paul came along by chance and we seemed to have a chemistry. Paul is just such a great singer. He's not trying to be Freddie."<ref name="2005Guardian"/> The first leg was in Europe, the second in Japan, and the third in the US in 2006.<ref name="concertography"> Ultimate Queen. Retrieved 27 May 2011</ref> Queen received the inaugural ] at the ] in ], Nevada, on 25 May 2006.<ref name="concertography"/> The ] paid homage to the band in performing "]" to open the ceremony before being joined on stage by May, Taylor, and Paul Rodgers, who played a selection of Queen hits.<ref> VH1. Retrieved 27 May 2011</ref> | |||
| ], Ukraine, 12 September 2008.]] | |||
| On 15 August 2006, Brian May confirmed through his website and fan club that Queen + Paul Rodgers would begin producing their first studio album beginning in October, to be recorded at a "secret location".<ref>{{cite web |last=May |first=Brian |date=15 August 2006 |title=USA Convention Story and Queen and Paul Rodgers Heading Towards a Studio Assignation |url=http://brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssbaug06a.html#06 }}</ref> Queen + Paul Rodgers performed at the ] held in ] on 27 June 2008, to commemorate Mandela's ninetieth birthday, and again promote awareness of the HIV/AIDS pandemic.<ref> BBC News. Retrieved 9 June 2011</ref> The first Queen + Paul Rodgers album, titled '']'', was released in Europe on 12 September 2008 and in the United States on 28 October 2008.<ref name=GUAR/> Following the release of the album, the band again went on a tour through Europe, opening on ] in front of 350,000 Ukrainian fans.<ref name=QANDPR> '']'' Retrieved 24 January 2011</ref> The 12 September concert in ] was later ].<ref name=QANDPR/> The tour then moved to Russia, and the band performed two sold-out shows at the ].<ref name="QROD"> Queen Concerts. Retrieved 16 June 2011</ref> Having completed the first leg of its extensive European tour, which saw the band play 15 sold-out dates across nine countries, the UK leg of the tour sold out within 90 minutes of going on sale and included three London dates, the first of which was ] on 13 October.<ref> Retrieved 16 June 2011</ref> The last leg of the tour took place in South America, and included a sold-out concert at the ], Buenos Aires.<ref name="QROD"/> | |||
| Queen and Paul Rodgers officially split up without animosity on 12 May 2009.<ref name="QNME"/> Rodgers stated: "My arrangement with was similar to my arrangement with ] in ] in that it was never meant to be a permanent arrangement".<ref name="QNME"> NME. Retrieved 16 June 2011</ref> Rodgers did not rule out the possibility of working with Queen again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idiomag.com/peek/81670/queen|title=Paul Rodgers, Queen Split: "It Was Never a Permanent Arrangement"|accessdate=14 May 2009|date=13 May 2009|publisher=]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.idiomag.com/peek/81817/queen|title=Queen and Paul Rodgers split|accessdate=14 May 2009|date=14 May 2009|publisher=]}}</ref> | |||
| ===Departure from EMI, 40th Anniversary (2009–present)=== | |||
| On 20 May 2009, May and Taylor performed "We Are the Champions" live on the season finale of '']'' with winner ] and runner-up ] providing a vocal duet.<ref name="AIdol">{{cite web|last=Kaufman |first=Gil |url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1611896/20090520/queen.jhtml |title=Kris Allen, Adam Lambert Tear Up Queen's 'We Are The Champions' – News Story | Music, Celebrity, Artist News | MTV News |work=Mtv |date=20 May 2009 |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> In mid-2009, after the split of Queen + Paul Rodgers, the Queen online website announced a new Greatest Hits compilation named '']''. The album was released on 16 November and peaked at number 3 in the official UK Chart.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theofficialcharts.com/archive-chart/_/3/2009-11-28/ |title=Chart Archive: Top 40 Official UK Albums Archive – 28th November 2009 |work=] |accessdate=4 August 2011}}</ref> The album contains 20 of Queen's biggest hits spanning their entire career and was released in four different formats: single disc, double disc (with commentary), double disc with feature book, and a ]. Prior to its release, a competition was run by Queen online to guess the track listing as a promotion for the album.<ref> Queen Online. Retrieved 4 August 2011</ref> | |||
| On 30 October 2009, May wrote a fanclub letter on his website stating that Queen had no intentions to tour in 2010 but that there was a possibility of a performance.<ref name="letter"/> He was quoted as saying, "The greatest debate, though, is always about when we will next play together as Queen. At the moment, in spite of the many rumours that are out there, we do not have plans to tour in 2010. The good news, though, is that Roger and I have a much closer mutual understanding these days—privately and professionally ... and all ideas are carefully considered. Music is never far away from us. As I write, there is an important one-off performance on offer, in the USA, and it remains to be decided whether we will take up this particular challenge. Every day, doors seem to open, and every day, we interact, perhaps more than ever before, with the world outside. It is a time of exciting transition in Rock music and in 'The Business'. It's good that the pulse still beats".<ref name="letter">{{cite web|url=http://www.brianmay.com/whatsnew.html|title=WHAT'S NEW|author=Brian May}}</ref> On 15 November 2009, May and Taylor performed "Bohemian Rhapsody" live on the British TV show '']'' alongside the finalists.<ref name = xfactoruk>{{cite news | url = http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-in-final-six-14563848.html | title = X Factor twins John and Edward in final six | newspaper=Belfast Telegraph | date = 16 November 2009 | accessdate =16 November 2009}}</ref> | |||
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| On 7 May 2010, May and Taylor announced that they were quitting their record label, EMI, after almost 40 years.<ref>{{cite news | url = http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/music/article7141990.ece | title = Can EMI pick up the pieces? | date = 2 June 2010 | last = Paphides | first = Pete | newspaper=The Times | location = London | accessdate =27 June 2010}}</ref> On 20 August 2010, Queen's manager ] put out a Newsletter stating that the band had signed a new contract with Universal Music.<ref name="label">{{cite web|url=http://www.brianmay.com/queen/queennews/queennewsaug10.html |title=Queen News August 2010 |publisher=Brianmay.com |accessdate=7 November 2010}}</ref> During an interview for ] on the BBC on 22 September, May confirmed that the band's new deal was with ], a subsidiary of Universal.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC_DPjh6gWA |title=Hardtalk Interview Part 1 |work=Youtube |accessdate=20 December 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZ4eeS5D8dc |title=Hardtalk Interview Part 2 |work=Youtube |accessdate=20 December 2010}}</ref> For the first time since the late 1980s, Queen's catalogue will have the same distributor worldwide, as their US home, ], is currently distributed by Universal (for a time in the late 1980s, Queen was on EMI-owned ] in the US). | |||
| On 14 March 2011, which marked the band's 40th anniversary, Queen's first five albums were re-released in the UK and some other territories as remastered deluxe editions (the US versions were released on 17 May).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.queenonline.com/en/news-archive/first-five-albums-re-released-today/|title=First Five Albums Re-Released Today!|accessdate=25 May 2011|date=14 March 2011|publisher=Queen}}</ref> The second five albums of Queen's back catalogue were released worldwide on 27 June, with the exception of the US and Canada (27 September).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.queenonline.com/en/news-archive/press-release-second-five-albums-re-issued-13th-june/|title=Press Release: Second Five Albums Re-Issued on 27th June|accessdate=25 May 2011|date=5 April 2011|publisher=Queen}}</ref><ref> Queen. Retrieved 7 July 2011</ref> The final five are scheduled for release in the UK on 5 September.<ref>{{cite web|title=Press Release: Final Five Albums Re-Issued On 5th September|url=http://www.queenonline.com/en/news-archive/press-release-final-five-albums-re-issued-5th-september/|publisher=Queen|accessdate=22 July 2011}}</ref> | |||
| In May 2011, ] vocalist ] noted that Queen are currently scouting their once former and current live bassist ] to join the band. Farrell stated: "I have to keep Chris away from Queen, who want him and they're not gonna get him unless we're not doing anything. Then they can have him."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spinnermusic.co.uk/2011/05/20/perry-farrell-janes-addiction-dave-sitek-queen|title=Perry Farrell Battles Queen for a Bassist, Plots Dream Lineup for Lollapalooza 2012|publisher=Spinner}}</ref> In the same month, Paul Rodgers stated he may tour with Queen again in the near future.<ref> QueenZone. Retrieved 9 June 2011</ref> | |||
| ==Artistry== | |||
| ===Musical style=== | |||
| ] in 1975.]] | |||
| The band drew artistic influence from many other British rock acts at the time, such as ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ].<ref name="allmusic"/> Queen composed music that drew inspiration from many different genres of music, often with a tongue-in-cheek attitude.<ref> BBC News. Retrieved 4 August 2011</ref> The genres they have been associated with include ],<ref name="allmusic"/> ],<ref name="allmusic">{{Cite document|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|title=Queen|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p5205|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> ],<ref name="allmusic"/> ],<ref name="allmusic"/> ],<ref name="allmusic"/> ]/],<ref>{{Cite document|last=Prato|first=Greg|title=''Hot Space''|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r687305|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> ] and ].<ref>{{cite news|last=Scoppa|first=Bud|date=6 December 1973|title= Sheer Heart Attack | periodical=Rolling Stone|issue=186|url=http://rollingstone.com/artists/queen/albums/album/115705/review/5944434/sheer_heart_attack|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20070630010010/http://www.queencuttings.com/cod/ClassicRock_oct2006.html|archivedate=30 June 2007}}</ref> Queen also wrote songs that were inspired by genres that are not typically associated with rock, such as ], opera, ], ], and ]. | |||
| In 1963, the teenage Brian May and his father ] his signature guitar ], which was purposely designed to feedback.<ref> The Music Biz (1992). Retrieved 16 August 2011</ref><ref> The Guardian. Retrieved 16 August 2011</ref> Sonic experimentation figured heavily in Queen's songs. A distinctive characteristic of Queen's music are the vocal harmonies which are usually composed of the voices of May, Mercury, and Taylor best heard on the studio albums ''A Night at the Opera'' and ''A Day at the Races''. Some of the ground work for the development of this sound can be attributed to their former producer ], and their engineer ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/roy-thomas-baker-p53682|title=Roy Thomas Baker|accessdate=12 July 2010|publisher=AllMusic.com}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p128992/credits|pure_url=yes}}|title=Mike "Clay" Stone, credits|accessdate=12 July 2010|publisher=AllMusic.com}}</ref> Besides vocal harmonies, Queen were also known for ] voices to imitate the sound of a large choir through ]s. For instance, according to Brian May, there are over 180 vocal overdubs in "Bohemian Rhapsody".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Black|first=Johnny|date=February/March 2002|title=The Greatest Songs Ever! Bohemian Rhapsody|periodical=Blender|url=http://blender.com/guide/articles.aspx?id=256}}</ref> Many Queen songs were also written with audience participation in mind, such as "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions".<ref name=wwry/><ref>{{cite web|author=LG |url=http://queen.musichall.cz/en/albums/news-of-the-world.html |title=Queen - Royal Legend: Detailed information about albums: News Of The World |publisher=Queen.musichall.cz |date=6 October 1977 |accessdate=11 August 2011}}</ref> | |||
| ===Influence=== | |||
| Queen have been recognised as having made significant contributions to such genres as hard rock,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vh1.com/shows/dyn/the_greatest/62188/episode_wildcard.jhtml?wildcard=/shows/dynamic/includes/wildcards/the_greatest/hardrock_list_full.jhtml&event_id=862769&start=81 |title=VH1–100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock |work=Vh1 |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> and heavy metal,<ref name="rollingstone.com">{{dead link|date=May 2011}} (''Rolling Stone'', Dec 1973)</ref> amongst others. Hence, the band has been cited as an influence by many other musicians. Moreover, like their music, the bands and artists that have claimed to be influenced by Queen are diverse and span different generations, countries, and genres. | |||
| Some of the musicians that have cited the band as an influence include ],<ref name="MP3 David Lee Roth interview">{{cite web|url=http://www.brianmay.com/downloads/DLR240106HiEDcmb.mp3 |title=MP3 David Lee Roth Queen review |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> ],<ref> The Independent. 21 March 2008</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite document|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|title=Def Leppard|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4062|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web| title = Dream Theater: Dragon Attack – A Tribute To Queen| url = http://www.dreamtheater.net/disco_guests.php?s=dragon_attack}}</ref> | |||
| ],<ref>{{Cite document|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|last2=Prato|first2=Greg|title=Extreme|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4215|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> | |||
| ],<ref> Retrieved 15 March 2011</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.screenindia.com/old/fullstory.php?content_id=17443 |title= They're back: And thank God for the Foo Fighters |author=Arjun S Ravi |date= 12 October 2007 |work=Screen Weekly |accessdate=2 December 2009}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/story/queen-myth-prompted-franz-ferdinand-to-go-backwards |title=Franz Ferdinand - Queen Myth Prompted Franz Ferdinand To Go Backwards - Contactmusic News |publisher=Contactmusic.com |date=31 August 2005 |accessdate=11 August 2011}}</ref> ],<ref>Deming, Mark '''' Allmusic.</ref> | |||
| ],<ref>{{Cite document|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|last2=Hendrickson|first2=Matt|title=Green Day|publisher=Rolling Stones|url=http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/how_green_day_conquered_the_world|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090421143155/http://www.rollingstone.com/news/coverstory/how_green_day_conquered_the_world|archivedate=21 April 2009}}</ref> | |||
| ],<ref>{{Cite document|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|last2=Prato|first2=Greg|title=Guns N' Roses|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4416|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> ],<ref name="queencuttings.com">{{dead link|date=May 2011}} (Classic Rock magazine-Queen tribute)</ref><ref>{{cite web|title="Bri's Soapbox" June 26th|url=http://www.brianmay.com/brian/brianssb/brianssb.html}}</ref> ],<ref>Ruhlmann, William '''' Allmusic.</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite document|last=Ankeny|first=Jason|title=Kansas|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4655|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> ],<ref>Leahey, Andrew '''' ''Allmusic'' Retrieved 25 January 2011</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.keaneshaped.co.uk/faq/#influences|title=Keane's influences|publisher=www.keaneshaped.co.uk}}</ref> | |||
| ],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.thefreelibrary.com/THE+FEAR+FACTOR%3B+Lady+Gaga+used+tough+times+as+inspiration+for+her...-a0213005824|last=Dingwall|first=John|title=The Fear Factor; Lady Gaga used tough times as inspiration for her new album|work=]|pages=48–49|date=27 November 2009|accessdate=25 January 2011}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/manicstreetpreachers/pages/interview_2005.shtml|title=MSP BBC interview|publisher=www.bbc.co.uk}}{{dead link|date=May 2011}}</ref> ],<ref>Ankeny, Jason '''' Allmusic.</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite document|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|last2=Prato|first2=Greg|title=Metallica|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4906|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> | |||
| ],<ref>{{Cite document|last=Jones|first=Emma|date=5 January 2007 | |||
| |title=Mika|publisher=BBC |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6231243.stm}}</ref> | |||
| ],<ref>{{cite web|author=Jonathan Fisher |url=http://drownedinsound.com/news/916414 |title=Muse talk to DiS: new album, Western films and WIN! WIN! WIN! / Music News // Drowned In Sound |publisher=Drownedinsound.com |date=17 June 2006 |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> | |||
| ],<ref>Leahey, Andrew '''' ''Allmusic'' Retrieved 24 January 2011</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web| title = Allmusic (((Queen > Overview)) | last = Erlewine | first = Stephen Thomas | url = {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p5205|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> ],<ref>Stephen Thomas Erlewine '''' AllMusic.</ref> | |||
| ],<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2006/jun/18/9 | title = All messed up | newspaper=The Guardian | location = London | date = 18 June 2006}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web | title = Robbie Williams came close to becoming Queen lead singer| url= http://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/Robbie+Williams-3016.html}}</ref> | |||
| ],<ref>{{cite news | url = http://www.theninhotline.net/archives/articles/xart2a.shtml | title = Nine Inches Of Love | newspaper=TheNINHotline.com | location = Internet |date=March 1992}}</ref> ],<ref>Prato, Greg '''' AllMusic.</ref> ],<ref>J. Scott McClintock '''' Allmusic.</ref> ],<ref>{{Cite document|last=Prato|first=Greg|title=Styx|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p5550|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://videosift.com/video/The-Flaming-Lips-Bohemian-Rhapsody-Live |title=The Flaming Lips – Bohemian Rhapsody (Live) • VideoSift: Online Video *Quality Control |publisher=Videosift.com |date=1 November 2010 |accessdate=7 November 2010}}</ref> | |||
| ], and ].<ref>{{Cite document|last=Erlewine|first=Stephen Thomas|last2=Prato|first2=Greg|title=The Smashing Pumpkins|publisher=Allmusic|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p5462|pure_url=yes}}}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|date=14 August 1993|title=Rebellious Jukebox|periodical=Melody Maker|url=http://starla.org/articles/maker.htm}}</ref> | |||
| Queen have been cited as a major influence on the "]" genre by Swedish guitarist ].<ref>{{Cite document|title=Yngwie Malmsteen|publisher=Metal Storm|url=http://www.metalstorm.net/bands/bandmember.php?member_id=850}}</ref> ] recorded a cover version of "]", which first appeared on the '']'' album in 1990, and won their first Grammy Award for Best Metal Performance in 1991. In the early 70s, Queen helped spur the ] genre's evolution by discarding much of its ] influence;<ref name="rollingstone.com"/><ref name="queencuttings.com"/> the ] in addition, they fused the music genre with a ] sensibility and an increasing emphasis on speed. | |||
| ==Legacy== | |||
| In 2002, Queen's "]" was voted "the UK's favourite hit of all time"<!--Do not change. This is what the ref says. Check it out.--><ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1974538.stm |work=BBC News | title=Queen rock on in poll | date=8 May 2002}}</ref> in a poll conducted by the '']'', and in 2004 the song was inducted into the ].<ref> ''Grammy.com''</ref> Acclaimed for their ], in 2005 an industry poll ranked Queen's performance at Live Aid in 1985 as the best live act in history.<ref name="DMail"/><ref name=wwry/><ref name="QueenBestLive">{{cite news|publisher=BBC |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4420308.stm|title=Queen win greatest live gig poll|date=9 November 2005}}</ref> In 2007, they were also voted the greatest British band in history by ] listeners.<ref name="QueenBestBritishBand">{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/6224235.stm|publisher=BBC |title=Queen declared 'top British band'|date=2 January 2007}}</ref> | |||
| As of 2005, according to the ''Guinness Book of World Records'', Queen albums have spent a total of 1,322 weeks (twenty-six years) on the UK Album Charts, more time than any other musical act.<ref name=BCS> '']'' (4 July 2005)</ref><ref name=DMS/> Also in 2005, with the release of their live album with Paul Rodgers, Queen moved into third place on the list of acts with the most aggregate time spent on the British record charts.<ref>{{cite web|last=Noah|first=Sherna|date=10 December 2005|title=Queen closer to King as UK chart-toppers|work=The Scotsman |location=UK |url=http://news.scotsman.com/elvispresley/Queen-closer-to-King-as.2685286.jp|location=Edinburgh}}</ref> | |||
| In 2006, the '']'' album was the all-time best-selling album in UK Chart history, with sales upwards of 5,407,587 copies, over 604,295 more copies than its nearest competitor, The Beatles' '']''.<ref name="Queen head all-time sales chart"/> Their '']'' album is the eighth best seller, with sales upwards of 3,746,404 copies.<ref name="bpialbums"/><ref>Brown, Mark (16 November 2006) '']'' Retrieved 16 February 2011</ref> | |||
| The band has released a total of eighteen number one albums, eighteen number one singles, and ten number one DVDs<!--added up from Queen discography--> worldwide, making them one of the world's ]. Queen have sold over 150 million albums, with some estimates in excess of 300 million albums worldwide,<ref name=wwry/><ref name=dexp>{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/174486/Queen-planning-to-abandon-EMI-/|title=Queen 'planning to abandon EMI'|work=Daily Express |accessdate=6 June 2010}}</ref><ref name=timesonl>{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article636400.ece|title=Paying homage to Queen Freddie|newspaper=The Times |author=Joe Joesph |date=13 October 2006|accessdate=20 November 2010|location=London}}</ref><ref name="QUEEN’S ROGER TAYLOR BBC NEWS">{{cite web |url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwlE8dmRyko|title=BBC BREAKFAST NEWS VIDEO|work=BBC NEWS |date=6 November 2009|accessdate=6 November 2009}}</ref> including 32.5 million in the United States alone as of 2004.<ref>{{Cite document|title=Top Selling Artists|publisher=RIAA|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinum.php?content_selector=top-selling-artists}}</ref> Inducted into the ] in 2001, the band is also the only group in which every member has composed more than one chart-topping single, and all four members of Queen were inducted into the ] in 2003.<ref name="Hall Bio">{{cite web|title=Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Queen|url=http://rockhall.com/inductees/queen|year=2007|accessdate=6 February 2010}}</ref><ref> '']'' Retrieved 24 January 2011</ref> In 2009, "]" and "]" were inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame,<ref> ''Grammy.org'' Retrieved 16 February 2011</ref><ref> ''BBC News'' Retrieved 21 April 2011</ref> and the latter was voted the world's favourite song in a global music poll.<ref>Haines, Lester (29 September 2005) (] world music poll) Retrieved 16 February 2011</ref> | |||
| Queen are one of the most bootlegged bands ever, according to Nick Weymouth, who manages the band's official website.<ref name="MusicWeek">{{cite journal |work=] |date=12 November 2005 |url=http://business.highbeam.com/411456/article-1G1-139171540/queen-embrace-new-technology-whether-remixing-dvd-releasing |title=Queen embrace new technology: whether it's remixing for DVD or releasing live sets online, the band have stayed at the forefront of change}}</ref> A 2001 survey discovered the existence of 12,225 websites dedicated to Queen bootlegs, the highest number for any band.<ref>{{cite news |work=BBC News |date=22 March 2001 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/1235544.stm |title=Classic bands top net bootleg chart}}</ref> Bootleg recordings have contributed to the band's popularity in certain countries where Western music is censored, such as Iran.<ref>{{cite news |work=] |date=26 August 2004 |url=http://nl.newsbank.com/nl-search/we/Archives?p_product=ST&s_site=dfw&p_multi=ST&p_theme=realcities&p_action=search&p_maxdocs=200&p_topdoc=1&p_text_direct-0=104BD3D9D7DE52B0&p_field_direct-0=document_id&p_perpage=10&p_sort=YMD_date:D |title=People Watch}}</ref> In a project called ''Queen: The Top 100 Bootlegs'', many of these have been made officially available to download for a nominal fee from Queen's website, with profits going to the ].<ref name="MusicWeek" /> '']'' ranked Queen at number 52 on its list of the "100 Greatest Artists of All Time",<ref>] (29 April 2011) ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved 23 May 2011</ref> while ranking Mercury the 18th greatest singer,<ref name="RollingStoneSingers"> ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved 23 May 2011</ref> and May the 39th greatest guitarist.<ref> ''Rolling Stone''. Retrieved 23 May 2011</ref> Queen were named 13th on ]'s 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock list,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rockonthenet.com/archive/2000/vh1hardrock.htm |title=VH1: '100 Greatest Hard Rock Artists' |publisher=www.rockonthenet.com |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> and in 2010 were ranked 17th on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of All Time list.<ref> Today24News</ref> | |||
| ==In other media== | |||
| ===Musical theatre=== | |||
| ]'s ] where Queen and ]'s musical '']'' has been performed since May 2002.]] | |||
| In May 2002, a musical or "rock theatrical" based on the songs of Queen, titled '']'', opened at the ] on London's West End.<ref name=wwry> '']'' Retrieved 18 January 2011</ref> The musical was written by British comedian and author ] in collaboration with Brian May and Roger Taylor, and produced by ]. It has since been staged in many cities around the world.<ref name=wwry/> Following the Las Vegas premiere on 8 September 2004, Queen were inducted into the ] in ], Los Angeles.<ref> Guitar Center's Hollywood Rockwalk. Retrieved 12 July 2011</ref> | |||
| The original London production was scheduled to close on Saturday, 7 October 2006, at the ], but due to public demand, the show has now been extended indefinitely. ''We Will Rock You'' has become the longest running musical ever to run at this prime London theatre, overtaking the previous record holder, the ].<ref>{{Cite document|title=We Will Rock You|publisher=London Theatre|url=http://londontheatre.co.uk/londontheatre/news/jan06/wewillrockyou27jan06.htm}}</ref> Brian May has confirmed that they are considering writing a sequel to the musical.<ref> '']'' Retrieved 23 January 2011</ref> The musical toured around the UK in 2009, playing at ], ], ], ], and ]. | |||
| The launch of the musical coincided with ] ]. As part of the Jubilee celebrations, Brian May performed a ] of "]",<ref name="brian may biography">{{cite web|last=May|first=Brian|date=April 2004|title=Biography|publisher=brianmay.com|url=http://brianmay.com/brian/biog.html}}</ref> as featured on Queen's ''A Night at the Opera'', from the roof of ]. The recording of this performance was used as video for the same song on the 30th Anniversary DVD edition of ''A Night at the Opera''.<ref> ''Allmusic'' Retrieved 25 February 2011</ref><ref> ''Ulimate Queen'' Retrieved 25 February 2011</ref> | |||
| Sean Bovim created "]", a tribute to ], which uses Queen's music as a soundtrack for the show's dancers, who interpret the stories behind tracks such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Radio Ga Ga", and "Killer Queen".<ref>{{Cite news | |||
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| Queen's music also appears in the Off-Broadway production ], most notably the song "]", with the show's two performers believing the song was "the apex of artistic achievement in its day".<ref>Christopher Isherwood (19 August 2010) '']''</ref> | |||
| ===Digital realm=== | |||
| In conjunction with ], Queen released the computer game '']'' in 1998.<ref> UltimateQueen. Retrieved 11 June 2011</ref> The music itself—tracks from Queen's vast catalogue, in many cases remixed into new instrumental versions—was by and large well received, but the game experience was hampered by poor game play. Adding to the problem was an extremely long development time, resulting in graphic elements that already seemed outdated by the time of release.<ref> ComputerAndVideoGames.com. Retrieved 11 June 2011</ref> | |||
| Under the supervision of May and Taylor, numerous restoration projects have been under way involving Queen's lengthy audio and video catalogue. DVD releases of their 1986 Wembley concert (titled '']''), 1982 Milton Keynes concert ('']''), and two Greatest Video Hits (Volumes 1 and 2, spanning the 1970s and 1980s) have seen the band's music remixed into ] and ] ]. So far, only two of the band's albums, ''A Night at the Opera'' and ''The Game'', have been fully remixed into high-resolution multichannel surround on ]. ''A Night at the Opera'' was re-released with some revised 5.1 mixes and accompanying videos in 2005 for the 30th anniversary of the album's original release (CD+DVD-Video set). In 2007, a Blu-ray edition of Queen's previously released concerts, '']'' & ], was released, marking their first project in 1080p HD.<ref> UltimateQueen. Retrieved 11 June 2011</ref> | |||
| Queen have been featured multiple times in the '']'' franchise: a cover of "Killer Queen" in the original '']'', "We Are The Champions", "Fat Bottomed Girls," and the Paul Rodgers collaboration "C-lebrity" in a track pack for '']'', "Under Pressure" with David Bowie in '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/5373074/rock-bands-queen-10+pack-in-all-its-glory |title=Rock Band's Queen 10-Pack In All Its Glory |publisher=Kotaku.com |date=2 October 2009 |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> "I Want It All" in '']'',<ref> MTV. Retrieved 16 August 2011</ref> "Stone Cold Crazy" in '']'',<ref> Guitar Hero. Retrieved 16 August 2011</ref> and "Bohemian Rhapsody" in '']''.<ref> MTV. Retrieved 16 August 2011</ref> On 13 October 2009, Brian May revealed there was "talk" going on "behind the scenes" about a dedicated Queen ''Rock Band'' game.<ref>{{cite news|last=Masters|first=Tim|date=13 October 2009|title=''Queen star May hails Muse album''|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/8304176.stm |work=BBC News }}</ref> | |||
| Queen have also been featured multiple times in the ''Rock Band'' franchise: a track pack of 10 songs which are compatible with ''Rock Band'', '']'', and '']'' (three of those are also compatible with '']''). Their hit "Bohemian Rhapsody" was featured in '']'' with full harmony and keys support. | |||
| The band also appeared in the video game '']'' as playable Lego avatars.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.1up.com/news/queen-playable-lego-rock-band |title=Queen Playable in Lego Rock Band along with their songs "We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions"|publisher=1up.com |date=20 October 2009 |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> | |||
| In March 2009, Sony Computer Entertainment released a Queen branded version of the company's karaoke franchise, '']''. The game, which is available on PlayStation 2 and PlayStation 3, is titled '']'' and has 25 songs on the PS3 and 20 on the PS2.<ref>{{cite web|author=<!--start post navigation--> Previous post Next post |url=http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2009/02/singstar-queen/ |title=Singstar Queen Track Listing Revealed | GameLife |publisher=Wired.com |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> "]" and other songs by Queen also appear in '']''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djhero.com/music/ |title=Music, Current Set List |publisher=DJ Hero |accessdate=2 June 2010}}</ref> | |||
| ===Film and television=== | |||
| Queen contributed music directly to the movies '']'' (1980, directed by ]) and '']'' (the original 1986 film, directed by ]). The songs, "]", "]", "]", "]", and the theme "]" can be heard in the latter film. It was also used in the ] (1992–1998).<ref> p.19. Retrieved 1 June 2011</ref> In the United States, "Bohemian Rhapsody" was re-released as a single in 1992 after appearing in the comedy film '']''.<ref name="Billboard1992"/> The single subsequently reached number two on the ] (with "]" as the first track on the single) and helped rekindle the band's popularity in North America.<ref name="Billboard1992"> p.8. ''Billboard''. Retrieved 30 May 2011</ref><ref>Olson, James Stuart p.292. Retrieved 30 May 2011</ref> | |||
| Several films have featured their songs performed by other artists. A version of "Somebody to Love" was done by ] in the 2004 film '']''.<ref> Allmusic. Retrieved 4 September 2011</ref> In 2006, ] also recorded a cover of the same song for the 2006 movie '']''.<ref> Soundtrack Net. Retrieved 30 May 2011</ref> In 2001, a version of "]" was performed by ] and ] in the movie musical '']''.<ref> Allmusic. Retrieved 4 September 2011</ref> The closing credits of '']'', released in 2001, has a version of "]" performed by ] and Queen; the introduction to the same movie features ] played by the medieval audience. "We Are the Champions" also features in '']'' trilogy, '']'' (2005), and the 2008 film '']''. In 1992, the film '']'' featured snippets of "We Will Rock You" performed by ] whereas their full version was released as a single. In 2004, "Don't Stop Me Now" was featured in the bar fight scene in the cult movie '']'', and "You're My Best Friend" played during the end credits, as well as during the 2006 ] romantic comedy '']''.<ref> ''The Guardian''. Retrieved 30 May 2011</ref> | |||
| In May 2004, the Japanese live-action version of '']'', called '']'', during Act 29, "Minako's Rival, Mio Kuroki, is a Transfer Student?", used "I Was Born To Love You" in a volleyball game scene featuring the show's hero Usagi Tsukino/Sailor Moon. "]" was used as the theme song of the ] '']'' on ] in 2004, starring ] and ]. The show's soundtrack also contained other songs by Queen, including "]", "]", and "Bohemian Rhapsody".<ref>Yukari Shima (14 Nov 2005) BrianMay.com. Retrieved 11 June 2011</ref> | |||
| Since featuring in '']'' in 1997, "]" has appeared in a number of comedies, such as '']'' in 2002 and ]'s 2007 film '']''.<ref> Allmusic. 1 June 2011</ref> | |||
| "]" has featured in the BBC television show '']'', and in 2005 the song was voted as "The Greatest Driving Song Ever" by the shows viewers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.queenzone.com/news/queen-win-top-gears-best-driving-song-ever-poll.aspx |title=Queen win Top Gears Best Driving Song ever poll |publisher=Queenzone.com |date=7 August 2005 |accessdate=11 August 2011}}</ref> The song was also featured in Fox's cartoon series '']'' during the first season episode "]" on Fox on 23 April 2006. This was the first of three appearances of Queen songs, the second being "Another One Bites the Dust" in ] and "Bicycle Race" in ].<ref> BrianMay.com. Retrieved 30 May 2011</ref> | |||
| Keeping in the tradition (since Season Five) of naming each season's episodes after songs from a famous 1970s era rock band (] for the fifth season, ] for the sixth, and ] for the seventh), the eighth and final season of '']'' consisted of episodes named after Queen songs. "]" served as the season premiere.<ref>{{Cite document|title=Episode Guide|publisher=That '70s Show|url=http://www.that70sshow.com/|date=December 2008}} – <sup></sup></ref> | |||
| Fox television show '']'' has made storylines which have featured Queen songs such as "We Will Rock You", "We Are the Champions" (both sung by ]), and "You're My Best Friend".<ref> Retrieved 30 May 2011</ref> "We Are the Champions" has also featured in '']'' episode "]", season 5 of '']'' (]'s ringtone), and the first season of '']''.<ref> HBO. Retrieved 7 June 2011</ref> | |||
| On 11 April 2006, Brian May and Roger Taylor appeared on the American singing contest television show '']''. Each contestant was required to sing a Queen song during that week of the competition. Songs which appeared on the show included "Bohemian Rhapsody", "]", "]", "]", and "]". Brian May later criticised the show for editing specific scenes,<ref>{{Cite document|last=Lyndsey|first=Parker|date=13 April 2006|title=Queen's Brian May Addresses 'Idol Fallout'|publisher=Yahoo!|url=http://new.music.yahoo.com/queen/news/queens-brian-may-addresses-idol-fallout--31620391}}</ref> one of which made the group's time with contestant ] look negative, despite it being the opposite. Taylor and May again appeared on the '']'' Season 8 finale in May 2009, performing "We Are the Champions" with finalists Adam Lambert and Kris Allen.<ref name="AIdol"/> | |||
| In the autumn of 2009, the Fox television show '']'' featured the fictional high school's show choir singing "]" as their second act performance in the episode ]. The performance was included on the show's Volume One soundtrack CD, and is available as a single via digital download.<ref> Broadway world. Retrieved 30 May 2011</ref> In June 2010, the choir performed "Another One Bites the Dust" in the episode ].<ref>"]: Featured Music". ] Retrieved 3 July 2011</ref> | |||
| On 15 November 2009, Brian May and Roger Taylor appeared on the singing contest television show '']'' in the UK.<ref name = xfactoruk></sup>{{cite news | url = http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/x-factor-twins-john-and-edward-in-final-six-14563848.html | title = X Factor twins John and Edward in final six | newspaper=Belfast Telegraph | date = 16 November 2009 | accessdate =16 November 2009}}</ref> ] announced in a BBC interview that ] had been chosen to play Mercury in a film.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-11340336 |title=BBC – Sacha Baron Cohen to play Freddie Mercury |publisher=BBC News |date=17 September 2010 |accessdate=22 September 2010}}</ref> '']'' commented with approval on his singing ability and visual similarity to Mercury.<ref>, ''TIME'', 22 July 2011</ref> The motion picture is being written by ], who had been nominated for Oscars for his screenplays '']'' and '']''. The film, which is being co-produced by ]'s ], will focus on Queen's formative years and the period leading up to the celebrated performance at the ] concert. Filming is due to begin sometime in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/is-it-because-i-has-a-mankini-ali-g-creator-to-take-on-queen-2082687.html |title="Is it because I has a mankini?" Ali G creator to take on Queen |work=The Independent |location=UK |date=17 September 2010 |accessdate=22 September 2010 }}</ref> | |||
| ==Band members== | |||
| '''Current members''' | |||
| * ] – guitars, keyboards, vocals (1970–present) | |||
| * ] – drums, percussion, vocals (1970–present) | |||
| '''Former members''' | |||
| * ] – lead vocals, piano, guitar (1970–1991) | |||
| * ] – bass guitar (1971–1997) | |||
| ==Discography== | |||
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| *'']'' (1973) | |||
| *'']'' (1974) | |||
| *'']'' (1974) | |||
| *'']'' (1975) | |||
| *'']'' (1976) | |||
| *'']'' (1977) | |||
| *'']'' (1978) | |||
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| *'']'' (1980) | |||
| *'']'' (1980) | |||
| *'']'' (1982) | |||
| *'']'' (1984) | |||
| *'']'' (1986) | |||
| *'']'' (1989) | |||
| *'']'' (1991) | |||
| *'']'' (1995) | |||
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| ==References== | |||
| {{Reflist|30em}} | |||
| ==Further reading== | |||
| {{refbegin}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Brooks|first=Greg|year=1995|title=Queen Live: A Concert Documentary|place=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|isbn=9780711948143}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Dawson|first=Mike|year=2008|title=Freddie & Me|place=London|publisher=Jonathan Cape|isbn=9780224081931}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Dean|first=Ken|last2=Charlesworth|first2=Chris|year=1991|title=Queen: The New Visual Documentary|place=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|isbn=9780711928282}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Goodall|first=Nigel|last2=Lewry|first2=Peter|year=1998|title=The Ultimate Queen|place=London|publisher=Simon & Schuster|isbn=9780684821498}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Gunn|first=Jacky|last2=Jenkins|first2=Jim|year=1992|title=Queen: As It Began|place=London|publisher=Sidgwick & Jackson|isbn=9780330332590}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Hodkinson|first=Mark|year=2005|title=Queen: The Early Years|place=London|publisher=Music Sales Limited|isbn=9780711960121}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Hogan|first=Peter|year=1994|title=The Complete Guide to the Music of Queen|place=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|isbn=9780711935266}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Jackson|first=Laura|year=2002|title=Queen: The Definitive Biography|place=London|publisher=Piatkus|isbn=9780749923174}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Michael|first=Mick|year=1992|title=Queen, In Their Own Words|place=London|publisher=Omnibus Press|isbn=9780711930148}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Nester|first=Daniel|year=2003|title=God Save My Queen: A Tribute|place=Brooklyn, NY|publisher=Soft Skull Press|isbn=9781887128278}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Nester|first=Daniel|year=2004|title=God Save My Queen II: The Show Must Go On|place=Brooklyn, NY|publisher=Soft Skull Press|isbn=9781932360516}} | |||
| *{{Cite book|last=Purvis|first=Georg|year=2006|title=Queen: Complete Works|place=Richmond|publisher=Reynolds & Hearn|isbn=9781905287338}} | |||
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| *{{Cite article|last=Bizzo|first=Nicola|year=2007|title=A Video-Iconographical Journey through Queen's Production|newspaper=Music in Art: International Journal for Music Iconogrpahy|location=32/1-2|date=2007|pages=205-224|issn=1522-7464}} {{refend}} | |||
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