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London, United Kingdom (1970 – 1997)
Queen were an English rock band originally consisting of four members: vocalist Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, bass guitarist John Deacon, and drummer Roger Taylor.
The band formed in London in 1970 after May and Taylor’s former band Smile split after having released an album and single. Freddie replaced lead vocalist Tim Staffell, after the latter’s departure from the original trio.
There was much deliberation as to what the band’s name would be. May and Taylor had settled upon the Grand Dance, derived from a C.S. Lewis Trilogy of books Out Of The Silent Planet.
Ultimately, the band went with Queen, a name that was entirely Freddie’s. Originally Roger and, especially, Brian did not like the name, though Mercury would eventually persuade them both that it was “right” for the band.
“Years ago I thought up the name Queen… It’s just a name, but it’s very regal, 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 the gay connotations, but that was just one facet of it. “
- Freddie Mercury.
Queen went through several bass players before a young electronics major by the name of John Deacon arrived on the scene in January of 1971.
The band formed in London in 1970 after May and Taylor’s former band Smile split after having released an album and single. Freddie replaced lead vocalist Tim Staffell, after the latter’s departure from the original trio.
There was much deliberation as to what the band’s name would be. May and Taylor had settled upon the Grand Dance, derived from a C.S. Lewis Trilogy of books Out Of The Silent Planet.
Ultimately, the band went with Queen, a name that was entirely Freddie’s. Originally Roger and, especially, Brian did not like the name, though Mercury would eventually persuade them both that it was “right” for the band.
“Years ago I thought up the name Queen… It’s just a name, but it’s very regal, 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 the gay connotations, but that was just one facet of it. “
- Freddie Mercury.
Queen went through several bass players before a young electronics major by the name of John Deacon arrived on the scene in January of 1971.
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Pedrorockeiro wrote:
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Teffy_ wrote:
I listen to Queen practically since I was born and it never gets old. I can't get enough of it! p.s.: agreed, it is not Queen anymore, sadly. :(
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bitelino wrote:
Freddy Mercury rules! http://bitelino.blogspot.com/2012/02/aqui-te-pillo-aqui-temazo_21.html
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iampoison_ wrote:
death on two legs!!!1111ononeoneoenoenoen [2]
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gilbertnorrell wrote:
I liked when Marc Martel went to the ellen degeners show. His voice is almost the same of Freddie Mercury
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MarcelMurderous wrote:
Queen is not Queen without Freddie and John!
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Kdo_Kenoute wrote:
May and Taylor just need to draw a line under this. Queen is NOT Queen without Freddie, but with some Emo kid! Of course if people encourage them they aren't likely to stop are they?
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Tormer wrote:
Adam Lambert......................... right. Can it be any worse? :FFF
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littlepunkqueen wrote:
It's impossible for me to have one favorite song.[6]
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williemarkie wrote:
Have to admit that I don't want to see QUEEN without Freddie, at least not with Adam Lambert. More on: http://www.bublaa.com/bubble/Indie%20Talk
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juvenileass wrote:
TONIGHT. I'M. GONNA. HAVE. MYSELF. A. REAL. GOOD. TIME. AMEN.
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dunjchi wrote:
Sonisphere 2012 - thank you but no thank you. The show must go on, but not without Freddie and John
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Sentenzia22 wrote:
death on two legs!!!1111ononeoneoenoenoen
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4UFH0CK3R wrote:
Not one single inferior album in their discography.
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MarcelMurderous wrote:
Sonisphere Knebworth could it be
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clarky212 wrote:
big queen announcement due - 8pm tonight ....what could it be!!
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ranisn wrote:
lol nice main pic XDDDDDD
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melsoberanojr wrote:
YOUR IN MY BLOOD MAN!
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<3
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It's impossible for me to have one song I like. [2]
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