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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.
Foo FightersFoo Fighters were formed in Seattle in 1994 by Dave Grohl, the former drummer of Nirvana. Grohl wanted to remain anonymous and recorded the debut album Foo Fighters by himself, playing all instruments and parts. The album features popular singles such as “Big Me” and “This is a Call”. He subsequently recruited other members to officially join the band and tour.
They recorded their second album in 1996, The Colour and the Shape, and also recruited drummer Taylor Hawkins, who would become a significant contributor to the band. The album included several popular singles including “Everlong” and “Monkey Wrench”. In 1999, they released There is Nothing Left to Lose with their first chart hit “Learn to Fly”, along with “Breakout”. Their tours grew bigger over the years and they are known as an arena and stadium rock band. In 2015 while on tour, Grohl fell off the stage and broke his leg. The tour continued, rebranded The Broken Leg Tour, with Grohl performing on a custom made moveable throne.
Concrete and Gold, released in 2017, reached #1 in the US, their second album to do so. They’ve received a large number of awards including a Grammy for the video “Learn to Fly”, 4 Grammys for Best Rock Album and 3 Grammys for Best Hard Rock Performance, They’ve won numerous MTV awards and were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, their first year of eligibility. In 2022, drummer Taylor Hawkins died while on tour and the future of the band is uncertain.
They recorded their second album in 1996, The Colour and the Shape, and also recruited drummer Taylor Hawkins, who would become a significant contributor to the band. The album included several popular singles including “Everlong” and “Monkey Wrench”. In 1999, they released There is Nothing Left to Lose with their first chart hit “Learn to Fly”, along with “Breakout”. Their tours grew bigger over the years and they are known as an arena and stadium rock band. In 2015 while on tour, Grohl fell off the stage and broke his leg. The tour continued, rebranded The Broken Leg Tour, with Grohl performing on a custom made moveable throne.
Concrete and Gold, released in 2017, reached #1 in the US, their second album to do so. They’ve received a large number of awards including a Grammy for the video “Learn to Fly”, 4 Grammys for Best Rock Album and 3 Grammys for Best Hard Rock Performance, They’ve won numerous MTV awards and were inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, their first year of eligibility. In 2022, drummer Taylor Hawkins died while on tour and the future of the band is uncertain.
