Queen – Biography, Songs, Albums, Discography & Facts
Queen Biography
Queen, known for Bohemian Rhapsody, was formed in 1970 with original band members Freddy Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon.
Queen released their first album, self-titled Queen, in 1973. The album has sold over 600,000 copies worldwide. The album placed in the Top 40 (#24 on the UK Albums Chart). They have released 15 studio albums between 1973 and 1995.
Greatests hits, released in 1992 was their commercially most successful album to date and it has sold over 25,000,000 copies worldwide.
They have done over 20 tours between 1970 and 2019.
Between 1970 and 2019 they have done 20 tours and released 15 studio albums between 1973 and 1995. The band has sold over 90,000,000 copies worldwide. Greatest hits released in 1992, was their highest selling-album which sold over 25,000,000 copies worldwide.
Queen had over 19 nominations for major awards and they have won 8. They had also 4 nominations for Grammy Awards however they did not win any of them.
They had thirty-five albums on the Top 40, (Queen, Queen II, Sheer Heart Attack, A Night at the Opera, A Day at the Races, News of the World, Jazz, Live Killers, the Game, Flash Gordon, Greatest Hits, Hot Space, the Works, A Kind of Magic, Live Magic, Innuendo, the Miracle Greatest Hits II, Greatest Hits 12&3, On Fire- Live at the Bowl, Live at Wembley Stadium’86, Return of the Champions, Rock Montreal, Absolute Greatest, Live at the Rainbow’ 74, Forever, a Night at the Odeon, On Air, Bohemian Rhapsody- Ost, and Live Around the World).
The album Queen II peaked at No. 5 and it charted for 30 weeks.
The album Queen peaked at No. 24 and it charted for 19 weeks.
The album Sheer Hear Attack peaked at No. 2 and it charted for 47 weeks.
The album a Night at the Opera peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 72 weeks.
The album a Day at the Races peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 24 weeks.
The album News of the World peaked at No. 4 and it charted for 21 weeks.
The album Jazz peaked at No. 2 and it charted for 29 weeks.
The album Live Killers peaked at No. 3 and it charted for 29 weeks.
The album the Game peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 18 weeks.
The album Flash Gordon peaked at No. 10 and it charted for 15 weeks.
The album Greatest Hits peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 982 weeks.
The album Hot Space peaked at No. 4 and it charted for 19 weeks.
The album the Works peaked at No. 2 and it charted for 94 weeks.
The album a Kind of Magic peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 63 weeks.
The album Live Magic peaked at No. 3 and it charted for 43 weeks.
The album the Miracle peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 32 weeks.
The album Innuendo peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 37 weeks.
The album Greatest Hits II peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 164 weeks.
The album Live at Wembley’ 86 peaked at No. 2 and it charted for 18 weeks.
The album Made In Heaven peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 39 weeks.
The album Queen Rocks peaked at No. 7 and it charted for 12 weeks.
The album Greatest Hits III peaked at No. 5 and it charted for 23 weeks.
The album Greatest Hits 12&3 peaked at No. 2 and it charted 316 weeks.
The album On Fire- Live at the Owl peaked at No. 20 and it charted 8 weeks.
The album Live at Wembley Stadium’86 peaked at No. 24 and it charted for 29 weeks.
The album Return of the Champions peaked at No. 12 and it charted for 7 weeks.
The album Rock Montreal peaked at No. 20 and it charted for 4 weeks.
The album the Cosmos Rocks peaked at No. 5 and it charted for 6 weeks.
The album Absolute Greatest peaked at No. 3 and it charted for 39 weeks.
The album Live at the Rainbow’ 74 peaked at No. 11 and it charted for 4 weeks.
The album Forever peaked at No. 5 and it charted for 18 weeks.
The album a Night at the Odeon peaked at No. 40 and it charted for 2 weeks.
The album On Air peaked at No. 25 and ir charted for 1 week.
The album Bohemian Rhapsody- Ost peaked at No. 3 and it charted for 59 weeks.
The album Live Around the World peaked at No. 1 and it charted for 12 weeks.
Their latest studio release, as of 1995, was Made In Heaven which sold 1.2 million copies. It reached at number one on the UK Albums Chart. The album also certified 4 Platinum.
Freddy Mercury or with his original name, Farrokh Bulsara, was the lead singer of the band Queen until his death. Mercury died of AIDS in 1991.
Queen Discography
| Made in Heaven | |
| Innuendo | |
| The Miracle | |
| A Kind of Magic | |
| The Works | |
| Hot Space | |
| Flash Gordon | |
| The Game | |
| Jazz | |
| News of the World | |
| A Day at the Races | |
| A Night at the Opera | |
| Sheer Heart Attack | |
| Queen II | |
| Queen |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why Is Queen So Famous?
There are many reasons why Queen is so famous. They were one of the first bands to really mix different genres of music together, they had a unique sound that was unlike anything else at the time, and their live performances were legendary. Additionally, the band members were all incredibly talented musicians who wrote some of the most iconic songs in rock history. Finally, Queen was simply a fun band to listen to and their sense of humor came through in their music. All of these factors combined to make Queen one of the most famous and beloved rock bands of all time.
Who Is Still Alive From Queen?
As of May 2022, Queen is composed of four members: Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, and Adam Lambert. All four members are still alive and continue to perform and release new music under the Queen name. The band has found continued success in recent years thanks in part to their touring partnership with American Idol alum Adam Lambert.
Why Did Queen Break Up?
Queen’s breakup was a result of many different factors. Most notably, frontman Freddie Mercury’s declining health due to AIDS forced the band to cancel several tours and made it difficult for them to continue recording and performing together.
Is Queen The Best Band Ever?
There is no doubt that Queen is one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Their unique sound and style has inspired countless other artists and they continue to be hugely popular to this day. However, whether or not they are the best band ever is a matter of opinion. There are many great bands out there, so it is hard to say definitively. What is certain though, is that Queen is a truly legendary band that has left a lasting impression on the world of music.
Who Was Lead Singer Of Queen?
Freddie Mercury was the lead singer of Queen. He is considered one of the greatest singers in rock history, and his powerful voice helped Queen become one of the biggest bands in the world. Mercury was known for his flashy stage presence and flamboyant style, and he was an incredible showman. He died in 1991 at the age of 45, after a battle with AIDS.
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