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'''Queen''' are an English rock band formed in 1970 in London by guitarist Brian May, lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, and drummer Roger Taylor. Bass guitarist John Deacon joined the following year, completing the band as it would remain until Mercury's death on November 24, 1991. It is uncertain how many albums the band has sold, but estimations range from 130 million to over 300 million albums worldwide.
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'''Queen''' were an English rock band formed in 1969 by guitarist Brian May, lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, and drummer Roger Taylor. Bass guitarist John Deacon joined the following year, completing the infamous band lineup that would remain until Mercury's untimely death from Aids on November 24, 1991. The band is often well regarded as one of the most popular in Rock and Roll History, they have influenced many artists, and have sold from 130 million to over 300 million albums worldwide, and their ''Greatest Hits I'' album is the number one best selling album of all time in the UK.
   
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They are well regarded for their theatrical live performances, dramatic lyrics, vocal harmonies and overdubs, as well as Mercury's distinctive singing style and the sound of May's Red Special Guitar, which became trademarks that made Queen's music instantly recognizable. Their eclectic style of music combined classic Rock and Roll with elements of Opera, Vaudeville, Folk, and Heavy Metal to name a few.
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In 2004, May and Taylor decided to reform the band, and invited former Free and Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers to take over Freddie's position at vocals. John Deacon, having retired from music years earlier, declined to participate. This outfit, rechristened '''Queen + Paul Rodgers''', recorded two live albums and one studio album, ''The Cosmos Rocks'', in 2006.
  
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In 2004, May and Taylor decided to reform the band, and invited former Free and Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers to take over Freddie's position at vocals. John Deacon, having retired from music years earlier, declined to participate. This outfit, rechristened '''Queen + Paul Rodgers''', recorded two live albums and one studio album, ''The Cosmos Rocks'', in 2006, and later disbanded in 2009.
   
 
It has been announced that they will make a guest appearance in the upcoming [[Guitar Hero: Van Halen]] although it is unknown if the late Freddie Mercury will make an appearance due to his death in 1991.
  
It has been announced that they will make a guest appearance in the upcoming [[Guitar Hero: Van Halen]] although it is unknown if the late Freddie Mercury will make an appearance due to his death in 1991.
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This list counts albums recorded in the band's original tenure and with Paul Rodgers on vocals.
  
This list counts albums recorded in the band's original tenure and with Paul Rodgers on vocals.
   
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* ''Queen'' (studio, 1973)
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*''Queen'' (studio, 1973)
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* ''Queen II'' (studio, 1974)
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*''Queen II'' (studio, 1974)
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* ''Sheer Heart Attack'' (studio, 1974)
  
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**Features "Seven Seas of Rhye".
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* ''A Night at the Opera'' (studio, 1975)
  
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*''Sheer Heart Attack'' (studio, 1974)
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** This record features one of their most classic songs, "Bohemian Rhapsody", as well as "Love of My Life".
  
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* ''A Day at the Races'' (studio, 1976)
  
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**Features "Now I'm Here", "Killer Queen" and "Stone Cold Crazy".
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* ''News of the World'' (studio, 1977)
  
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*''A Night at the Opera'' (studio, 1975)
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** Features the anthemic tracks "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions", opening the album in this exact sequence.
  
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**This record features one of their most classic songs, "Bohemian Rhapsody", as well as the popular songs: "Love of My Life", "You're My Best Friend" and "'39".
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* ''Jazz'' (studio, 1978)
  
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* ''Live Killers'' (live, 1979)
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*''A Day at the Races'' (studio, 1976)
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* ''The Game'' (studio, 1980)
  
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**Features "Somebody to Love" and "Tie Your Mother Down".
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* ''Flash Gordon'' (soundtrack, 1980)
  
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*''News of the World'' (studio, 1977)
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** This entire album is the original score to the movie of the same name, based on the Golden Age sci-fi comics character.
  
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**Features the anthemic tracks "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions", opening the album in this exact sequence.
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* ''Hot Space'' (studio, 1982)
  
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*''Jazz'' (studio, 1978)
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** Despite the success of its lead single, "Under Pressure", this was the less well-received Queen album due to the stark contrast with their earlier sound.
  
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* ''The Works'' (studio, 1984)
  
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**Features the popular: "Don't Stop Me Now", "Fat Bottomed Girls" and "Bicycle Race".
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* ''A Kind of Magic'' (studio, 1985)
  
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* ''Live Magic'' (live, 1986)
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*''Live Killers'' (live, 1979)
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* ''The Miracle'' (studio, 1988)
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*''The Game'' (studio, 1980)
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* ''At the Beeb'' (live, 1989)
  
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**Features "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Another One Bites the Dust", "Play the Game" and "Save Me".
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** The "Beeb" referred to by the title refers to BBC.
  
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*''Flash Gordon'' (soundtrack, 1980)
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** Was released on USA six years later.
  
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**This entire album is the original score to the movie of the same name, based on the Golden Age sci-fi comics character.
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* ''Innuendo'' (studio, 1991)
  
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*''Hot Space'' (studio, 1982)
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** Last album recorded before Freddie Mercury's death.
  
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**Despite the number one success of its lead single, "Under Pressure", this was the less well-received Queen album by fans due to the stark contrast with their earlier sound.
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* ''Live at Wembley '86'' (live, 1992)
  
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* ''Made in Heaven'' (studio, 1995)
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*''The Works'' (studio, 1984)
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** Posthumous album, contained re-recorded song outtakes.
  
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**Features "I Want to Break Free", "Radio Ga Ga", "Hammer to Fall", and "It's A Hard Life".
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* ''Live at the Bowl'' (live, 2004)
  
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*''A Kind of Magic'' (studio, 1985)
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** Recorded from a 1982 show at Milton Keynes.
  
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* ''Return of the Champions'' (live, 2005)
  
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**Features "A Kind of Magic", "Who Wants To Love Forever" and "One Vision"
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** First release with Paul Rodgers on vocals.
  
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* ''Queen Rock Montreal'' (live, 2007)
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*''Live Magic'' (live, 1986)
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*''The Miracle'' (studio, 1988)
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** Recorded from a 1981 show in Canada.
  
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* ''The Cosmos Rocks'' (studio, 2008)
  
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**Features the popular track "I Want It All".
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* ''Live in Ukraine'' (live, 2009)
  
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*''At the Beeb'' (live, 1989)
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**The "Beeb" referred to by the title refers to BBC.
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**Was released on USA six years later.
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*''Innuendo'' (studio, 1991)
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**Last album recorded before Freddie Mercury's death. Features "The Show Must Go On", "These Are The Days of our Lives", "Innuendo", "Headlong" and "I'm Going Slightly Mad".
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*''Live at Wembley '86'' (live, 1992)
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*''Made in Heaven'' (studio, 1995)
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**Posthumous album, contained re-recorded song outtakes that turned into huge hits such as "Heaven For Everyone", "You Don't Fool Me", "Too Much Love Will Kill You", "A Winter's Tale", "Let Me Live" and "I Was Born To Love You".
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*''Live at the Bowl'' (live, 2004)
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**Recorded from a 1982 show at Milton Keynes.
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*''Return of the Champions'' (live, 2005)
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**First release with Paul Rodgers on vocals.
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*''Queen Rock Montreal'' (live, 2007)
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**Recorded from a 1981 show in Canada.
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*''The Cosmos Rocks'' (studio, 2008)
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*''Live in Ukraine'' (live, 2009)
   
 
==Contributions to Guitar Hero==
  
==Contributions to Guitar Hero==

Revision as of 14:33, 19 October 2009

Queen were an English rock band formed in 1969 by guitarist Brian May, lead vocalist Freddie Mercury, and drummer Roger Taylor. Bass guitarist John Deacon joined the following year, completing the infamous band lineup that would remain until Mercury's untimely death from Aids on November 24, 1991. The band is often well regarded as one of the most popular in Rock and Roll History, they have influenced many artists, and have sold from 130 million to over 300 million albums worldwide, and their Greatest Hits I album is the number one best selling album of all time in the UK.

They are well regarded for their theatrical live performances, dramatic lyrics, vocal harmonies and overdubs, as well as Mercury's distinctive singing style and the sound of May's Red Special Guitar, which became trademarks that made Queen's music instantly recognizable. Their eclectic style of music combined classic Rock and Roll with elements of Opera, Vaudeville, Folk, and Heavy Metal to name a few.

In 2004, May and Taylor decided to reform the band, and invited former Free and Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers to take over Freddie's position at vocals. John Deacon, having retired from music years earlier, declined to participate. This outfit, rechristened Queen + Paul Rodgers, recorded two live albums and one studio album, The Cosmos Rocks, in 2006, and later disbanded in 2009.

It has been announced that they will make a guest appearance in the upcoming Guitar Hero: Van Halen although it is unknown if the late Freddie Mercury will make an appearance due to his death in 1991.

Discography

This list counts albums recorded in the band's original tenure and with Paul Rodgers on vocals.

  • Queen (studio, 1973)
  • Queen II (studio, 1974)
    • Features "Seven Seas of Rhye".
  • Sheer Heart Attack (studio, 1974)
    • Features "Now I'm Here", "Killer Queen" and "Stone Cold Crazy".
  • A Night at the Opera (studio, 1975)
    • This record features one of their most classic songs, "Bohemian Rhapsody", as well as the popular songs: "Love of My Life", "You're My Best Friend" and "'39".
  • A Day at the Races (studio, 1976)
    • Features "Somebody to Love" and "Tie Your Mother Down".
  • News of the World (studio, 1977)
    • Features the anthemic tracks "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions", opening the album in this exact sequence.
  • Jazz (studio, 1978)
    • Features the popular: "Don't Stop Me Now", "Fat Bottomed Girls" and "Bicycle Race".
  • Live Killers (live, 1979)
  • The Game (studio, 1980)
    • Features "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Another One Bites the Dust", "Play the Game" and "Save Me".
  • Flash Gordon (soundtrack, 1980)
    • This entire album is the original score to the movie of the same name, based on the Golden Age sci-fi comics character.
  • Hot Space (studio, 1982)
    • Despite the number one success of its lead single, "Under Pressure", this was the less well-received Queen album by fans due to the stark contrast with their earlier sound.
  • The Works (studio, 1984)
    • Features "I Want to Break Free", "Radio Ga Ga", "Hammer to Fall", and "It's A Hard Life".
  • A Kind of Magic (studio, 1985)
    • Features "A Kind of Magic", "Who Wants To Love Forever" and "One Vision"
  • Live Magic (live, 1986)
  • The Miracle (studio, 1988)
    • Features the popular track "I Want It All".
  • At the Beeb (live, 1989)
    • The "Beeb" referred to by the title refers to BBC.
    • Was released on USA six years later.
  • Innuendo (studio, 1991)
    • Last album recorded before Freddie Mercury's death. Features "The Show Must Go On", "These Are The Days of our Lives", "Innuendo", "Headlong" and "I'm Going Slightly Mad".
  • Live at Wembley '86 (live, 1992)
  • Made in Heaven (studio, 1995)
    • Posthumous album, contained re-recorded song outtakes that turned into huge hits such as "Heaven For Everyone", "You Don't Fool Me", "Too Much Love Will Kill You", "A Winter's Tale", "Let Me Live" and "I Was Born To Love You".
  • Live at the Bowl (live, 2004)
    • Recorded from a 1982 show at Milton Keynes.
  • Return of the Champions (live, 2005)
    • First release with Paul Rodgers on vocals.
  • Queen Rock Montreal (live, 2007)
    • Recorded from a 1981 show in Canada.
  • The Cosmos Rocks (studio, 2008)
  • Live in Ukraine (live, 2009)

Contributions to Guitar Hero

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