Post by Hygelac on Aug 7, 2006 5:44:24 GMT 10
Queen have long been my favourite band. They have had countless top twenty hits all over the world, been christmas number one twice with the same song ('Bohemian Rhapsody'), nine top ten albums (not counting the same albums when they reach teh top spot more than once!) and have changed the face of popular rock music for ever.
Queen were formed out of the ashes of Smile in 1970, when the lead singer of Smile left and his room mate Freddie Mercury joined the group.
In 1971 Bass Player John Deacon joined the group and Queen became the group as we know them now.
The group members being Freddie Mercury (Vocal, Piano), Brian May (Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar), Roger Taylor (Backing Vocals, Drums) and John Deacon (Bass Guitar).
They are remembered mostly for their songs 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'We Will Rock You', 'We Are The Champions' and 'A Kind of Magic' however these are just few of their songs.
They are also remembered for their excellent work on the soundtracks of 'Flash Gordon' and 'Highlander'.
Freddie Mercury sadly died in 1992 of Aids and his funeral was conducted by a Zoroastrian priest, in fitting with his (and his family's) beliefs.
This would be a great loss to the British Music industry and he would be sadly missed, however his legacy lives on.
My favourite Queen tracks are 'Spread Your Wings', 'The Show must Go On' (Which is very sad, since Freddie's health was deteriating fast, and is about his desire to continue singing), 'Who Wants To Live Forever', 'Play The Game', 'Love of My Life', and 'Your My Best Friend' has a special place with me due to various reasons.
So who else is a fan of the greatest rock band there has ever been* then?
*Or atleast I think they are!
Queen were formed out of the ashes of Smile in 1970, when the lead singer of Smile left and his room mate Freddie Mercury joined the group.
In 1971 Bass Player John Deacon joined the group and Queen became the group as we know them now.
The group members being Freddie Mercury (Vocal, Piano), Brian May (Backing Vocals, Lead Guitar), Roger Taylor (Backing Vocals, Drums) and John Deacon (Bass Guitar).
They are remembered mostly for their songs 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'We Will Rock You', 'We Are The Champions' and 'A Kind of Magic' however these are just few of their songs.
They are also remembered for their excellent work on the soundtracks of 'Flash Gordon' and 'Highlander'.
Freddie Mercury sadly died in 1992 of Aids and his funeral was conducted by a Zoroastrian priest, in fitting with his (and his family's) beliefs.
This would be a great loss to the British Music industry and he would be sadly missed, however his legacy lives on.
My favourite Queen tracks are 'Spread Your Wings', 'The Show must Go On' (Which is very sad, since Freddie's health was deteriating fast, and is about his desire to continue singing), 'Who Wants To Live Forever', 'Play The Game', 'Love of My Life', and 'Your My Best Friend' has a special place with me due to various reasons.
So who else is a fan of the greatest rock band there has ever been* then?
*Or atleast I think they are!