Queen is a British rock band founded in London in 1970. The band became known for their original compositions, experiments with sound and expressive stage performances. Queen consisted of four members: vocalist and keyboardist Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, bassist John Deacon and drummer Roger Taylor.
Queen became one of the most successful and popular rock bands in history, selling more than 300 million records worldwide. They are known for their hits such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions,” “Somebody to Love” and many others.
Queen showed a unique approach to creating music, including elements of different genres such as rock, pop, hard rock, funk, opera vocals and even disco. Their music was often linked to social, political and cultural themes, and their concerts were considered some of the most energetic and spectacular in the music industry.
Freddie Mercury, one of the most expressive and talented frontmen in rock history, became a symbol of the band and left a tremendous legacy in the music industry. He died of AIDS-related complications in 1991 and became a legend, not only to Queen fans, but to many musicians around the world.