Queen Quotes
Queen Song Quotes
"Don't take it away from me, because you don't know
What it means to me"
-Queen
from Love Of My Life (1975)
"Nothing really matters, anyone can see
Nothing really matters
Nothing really matters to me"
-Queen
from Bohemian Rhapsody (1975)
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Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury, Brian May,
John Deacon, and Roger Taylor.
The band has released a total of 18 number one albums, 18 number one singles, and 10 number one DVDs.
With worldwide sales between 190-300 million records, they are one of the world's best-selling music artists.
-Wikipedia
Members:
John Deacon, and Roger Taylor.
The band has released a total of 18 number one albums, 18 number one singles, and 10 number one DVDs.
With worldwide sales between 190-300 million records, they are one of the world's best-selling music artists.
Freddie Mercury (real name Farrokh Bulsara) - lead vocals, piano, rhythm guitar, tambourine
(1970-1991; his death)
Name Origin:
Freddie 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 opento all sorts of interpretations. I was certainly aware of gay connotations, but that was just one facet of it."
From: London, England
Genre(s): Rock, Classic Rock
Formed: The Original incarnation was called "Smile" after the turnover of bandmembers they finally formed a cohesive group with the addition of John Deacon in 1971.
Active From: 1970–present
Associated Acts: Adam Lambert, Annie Lennox, The Cross, David Bowie, Elton John, George Michael, Jessie J, Kris Allen, Lady Gaga, Lisa Stansfield, Paul Rodgers, Robbie Williams, Zucchero
Trademark: The band's crest which has zodiac signs of all four members surrounding a Phoenix - two lions, to represent two Leos (Roger Taylor and John Deacon), a crab for Cancer representing Brian May, and fairies representing Virgo for Freddie Mercury.
Awards:
1975
Melody Maker's 'Band of the Year.'