Queen

New Band

Jan 1, 1971

Queen was a glam rock/heavy metal band that started out in 1971 after guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor who together had been in several bands, decided to form yet another one and joined up with vocalist and some time piano player Freddie Mercury.
The band was created in London.

THE Album

Jul 1, 1973

Then their debut album Queen came out in '73 with a combo of glam and hard rock songs on it.

Make it big

Nov 1, 1974

Queen made it big with their third album Sheer Heart Attack. It went to number two in the UK and the album's single "Killer Queen" became the band's first US hit, just missing the US top ten.

Music Video

Jan 2, 1975

They also put together an amazing video for the song, which in the pre MTV days wasn't really done too often. They were considered to be the one that began the whole video craze - they just didn't know what they were starting.

Canada

Apr 2, 1975

Their first Canadian gig was in Edmonton, where they were joined on stage by support act Kansas.

First Song

Oct 31, 1975

Bohemian Rhapsody, was the first song they made.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ

Somebody to Love

Jan 1, 1976

A Day At The Races, released and was another hit and included the single, "Somebody To Love".

We are the CHAMPIONS

Oct 7, 1977

One of their most famous songs was "We are the Champions"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY

We will Rock you

Oct 7, 1977

We will rock was another famous song, Queen haves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tJYN-eG1zk

We are the Champions

Oct 7, 1977

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY

In the Top

Jan 1, 1980

Queen was at the top of popularity as they entered the decade of the 80s.

I want to break Free

Apr 2, 1984

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4Mc-NYPHaQ

Live Concert

Jul 13, 1985

a day that went down in history as the Live Aid Global Jukebox took the world by storm from London's vast Wembley Stadium and from Philadelphia in the USA. Queen were just one of a multitude of top bands who all performed a short, 20-minute set. The world was watching, and Queen were unanimously voted - by press and public alike - as the band that stole the show. That event was a turning point for Queen.

Forever

Sep 15, 1986

Who wants to live forever, is another of the most famous songs they had.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jtpf8N5IDE

Someone Dead?

Nov 24, 1991

Mercury passed away.

Disbanded

Jan 1, 1995

Queen was disbanded.