QOL F.A.Q.
Who are the members Of Queen?
Freddie Mercury – Lead vocals, Piano;
Brian May – Guitar, Vocals;
Roger Taylor – Drums, Vocals;
John Deacon – Bass Guitar
When did the band form and what where the member doing before the band?
The legendary band comprising of four university students was formed in London in 1971, Freddie following graphic design, Brian studying astro-physics, Roger studying dentistry, and John studying Electronics.
Who wrote the band’s songs?
All four members of the band were able to individually write high quality million selling songs which include the classics:- Bohemian Rhapsody (Freddie), Another One Bites The Dust (John), A Kind Of Magic (Roger) and We Will Rock You (Brian).
What were Queen like in concert?
Queen went on to become one of the essential live bands to see, stealing the show to universal acclaim at 1985’s Live Aid concert, and were one of the bands that helped pioneer and develop ‘stadium rock’.
Apart from amazing live shows and all the hits, do the band have any trademarks?
The band’s trademarks include Freddie’s half microphone stand, which started off by accident when one came apart in the middle of a show, and Freddie couldn’t reassemble it.
Brian’s instantly recognisable guitar, the ‘Red Special’, which was completely designed, crafted and built by Brian and his father, using ingredients like an antique fireplace, a knitting needle, and motorcycle valve springs.
The band were also known for their outrageous parties.
Do Queen have a Fan Club?
Queen also had one of the largest fan clubs of any rock band in the world, and to this day, the fan club continues with an army of dedicated followers.
When did Freddie Mercury die?
Tragically, Freddie died of an AIDS related illness on 24th November 1991. A special tribute featuring some of 1992’s top rock bands was laid on at Wembley Stadium on Easter Monday in 1992. All 70,000 tickets for the concert sold out within four hours of the show being announced.
What is We Will Rock You?
Carrying on the torch, in Spring 2002, the musical ‘We Will Rock You’ (written by Ben Elton) opened at the Dominion Theatre in London, and has since also opened in various cities around the world.
Are Queen still active as a band?
Very much so. Queen ares still releasing live DVDs and albums plus the remaining members of Queen recently toured to sold venues with former Free & Bad Company vocalist Paul Rodgers. Queen + Paul Rogders are currently writing and recording an album for a 2008 release.