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Guns N' RosesGuns N’ Roses is a hard rock American band formed in 1985 with members Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin, Duff Mckagan and Steven Adler. They were an instant success with their first album Appetite for Destruction, released in 1987 during the heyday of the “hair band” era . It reached #1 a year after its release including the #1 single “Sweet Child o’ Mine”, along with top 10 hits “Paradise City” and “Welcome to the Jungle”. With sales of 30 million worldwide and 18 million in the US, it is the number one selling debut album.
Their follow up release, G N’ R Lies, reached #2, featuring the hit song “Patience”. In 1991, they ambitiously recorded and released two albums simultaneously, Use Your Illusion I and II, to great commercial reception. They immediately landed on the #1 and #2 album spots on the Billboard charts and have combined worldwide sales of 35 million. They embarked on a huge tour in support of the albums from 1991-1993. The Spaghetti Incident was released in 1993 and was the last album to feature Slash and McKagan.
The subsequent years saw several attempts to continue the band, to little success, with a rotating cast of band members over the years. Chinese Democracy was finally released in 2008 after 10 years of work; it’s the most expensive rock album in history with a cost of $14 million. While it received initial commercial success, critics panned it. A reunited band, including Slash and McKagan, toured from 2016-2019, eventually becoming the third highest grossing concert tour with ticket sales over $584 million.
Their follow up release, G N’ R Lies, reached #2, featuring the hit song “Patience”. In 1991, they ambitiously recorded and released two albums simultaneously, Use Your Illusion I and II, to great commercial reception. They immediately landed on the #1 and #2 album spots on the Billboard charts and have combined worldwide sales of 35 million. They embarked on a huge tour in support of the albums from 1991-1993. The Spaghetti Incident was released in 1993 and was the last album to feature Slash and McKagan.
The subsequent years saw several attempts to continue the band, to little success, with a rotating cast of band members over the years. Chinese Democracy was finally released in 2008 after 10 years of work; it’s the most expensive rock album in history with a cost of $14 million. While it received initial commercial success, critics panned it. A reunited band, including Slash and McKagan, toured from 2016-2019, eventually becoming the third highest grossing concert tour with ticket sales over $584 million.
QueenQueen formed in London in 1970 with members Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals) and John Deacon (bass). Their sound is generally classified as pop/arena rock. Their first album was released in 1971 and had a more heavy metal and progressive rock feel compared to future albums. Queen II brought them their first chart appearance along with their 1974 release Shear Heart Attack, featuring their first US hit, “Killer Queen”.
The 1975 release A Night At The Opera launched them into international success. It featured the number one hit “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which has become a rock music classic and the third best selling single of all time in the UK. The song received two Grammy nominations and also was accompanied by, what was at that time, a cutting edge music video. In 1977, they released the album News of the World with the sports anthem songs “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”. By this time, they were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. Fronted by Mercury with his flamboyant stage presence and 4 octave voice, they sold out almost everywhere they played.
Through the 80’s, they had several major hits, including "Another One Bites The Dust”, which became their best selling single ever. In 1985, they played the Live Aid concert, and it’s considered one of the best rock performances of all time. In 1991, Mercury died due to complications of AIDS. The band continued to tour, briefly with Paul Rodgers on vocals, and more recently with Adam Lambert. The band and individual members have received numerous awards and recognition, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
The 1975 release A Night At The Opera launched them into international success. It featured the number one hit “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which has become a rock music classic and the third best selling single of all time in the UK. The song received two Grammy nominations and also was accompanied by, what was at that time, a cutting edge music video. In 1977, they released the album News of the World with the sports anthem songs “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions”. By this time, they were one of the biggest stadium rock bands in the world. Fronted by Mercury with his flamboyant stage presence and 4 octave voice, they sold out almost everywhere they played.
Through the 80’s, they had several major hits, including "Another One Bites The Dust”, which became their best selling single ever. In 1985, they played the Live Aid concert, and it’s considered one of the best rock performances of all time. In 1991, Mercury died due to complications of AIDS. The band continued to tour, briefly with Paul Rodgers on vocals, and more recently with Adam Lambert. The band and individual members have received numerous awards and recognition, including the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
