Queen (Band)

Queen (Band) is a British theatrical rock band that combined operatic rock elements with glam rock styles and progressive rock complexity (active 1970-present).

• AKA: Queen, Queen Band, Queen + Adam Lambert (touring version 2011-present).
• Context:
  • It can typically feature Queen Band Members including Freddie Mercury (vocals/piano, until 1991), Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums), and John Deacon (bass, until 1997).
  • It can typically perform Queen Songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody", "We Will Rock You", "We Are the Champions", and "Another One Bites the Dust".
  • It can typically demonstrate Queen Sound Signature through harmonies, operatic arrangements, and genre-blending compositions.
  • It can typically showcase Queen Innovations via music video pioneering, stadium rock anthems, and theatrical live performances.
  • It can typically create Queen Albums including "A Night at the Opera", "News of the World", and "The Game".
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  • It can often incorporate Musical Eclecticism from opera to disco, rockabilly to progressive rock.
  • It can often feature Freddie Mercury Showmanship with dramatic stage presence and audience engagement.
  • It can often utilize Brian May Guitar Sound through homemade Red Special guitar and orchestral arrangements.
  • It can often achieve Global Cultural Impact via sports anthem adoption and film soundtrack presence.
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  • It can range from being a Progressive Queen to being a Pop Rock Queen, depending on its Queen album era.
  • It can range from being an Album-Oriented Queen to being a Singles-Focused Queen, depending on its Queen commercial strategy.
  • It can range from being a Rock Opera Queen to being a Dance Rock Queen, depending on its Queen stylistic period.
  • It can range from being a Studio Perfectionist Queen to being a Live Spectacle Queen, depending on its Queen creative focus.
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  • It can achieve Commercial Milestones with over 300 million album sales worldwide.
  • It can pioneer Music Video Format with "Bohemian Rhapsody" promotional film (1975).
  • It can perform at Live Aid (1985), delivering legendary 20-minute set.
  • It can continue after Freddie Mercury Death (1991) with tribute concerts and collaboration projects.
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• Example(s):
  • Queen (1973-1976), establishing progressive rock foundation with early albums.
  • Queen (1977-1980), achieving mainstream breakthrough with "News of the World" and "The Game".
  • Queen (1981-1986), exploring synthesizers and pop rock with "Hot Space" controversy.
  • Queen (1987-1991), creating final works including "Innuendo" before Mercury death.
  • Queen + Paul Rodgers (2004-2009), touring with Bad Company vocalist.
  • Queen + Adam Lambert (2011-present), continuing live performances with American Idol finalist.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • Freddie Mercury Solo, which was individual project separate from Queen band work.
  • The Cross, which was Roger Taylor side band not Queen band project.
  • Smile, which was pre-Queen band with May and Taylor but different band entity.
  • Genesis, which had progressive rock elements but different theatrical approach.
  • ELO, which combined rock and orchestra but with different production style.
• See: Rock Band, British Rock Band, Glam Rock, Progressive Rock, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Stadium Rock, Rock Opera, 1970s Rock Band, 1980s Rock Band.

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