Once upon a time, there was a hard rock group called Smile, featuring Brian May and Roger Taylor (among others). It existed for a few years from 1967 until 1971, when the two decided it was time to move on.

They weren’t done making music. They were just done making music with that band. After breaking away, they decided to go out on their own, with little-known but impressive musician Freddie Mercury. While the trio was making inspiring music together, they weren’t complete until they added John Deacon. Finally, they decided they were ready to record, and the four men set out to make music. Little did they know it would set the musical world on fire.

Queen’s Early days

Their debut album, Queen, wasn’t a breakthrough. It was mostly metal music and failed to appeal to the general public. Their second album, however, Queen II, turned out different. After moving towards rock and away from hard metal, they were able to break into the music scene in the mid-’70s, which helped them build the legacy they still have today.

They went on tour in the UK, and the US. Then, they released Sheer Heart Attack, which brought them even more success. Their next album, “A Night at the Opera,” would be their biggest yet and is rumored to be the most expensive album ever made. It featured the song you know them for best, or at least the first Queen song you ever heard, Bohemian Rhapsody.

Queen in Modern Times

With all their success, Queen had made a name for themselves and was active through the early 1980s. That is until Freddie Mercury’s untimely death, which essentially broke up the band. It wasn’t until the late 20-teens that they resurfaced again, in a similar way to Dead and Company. Instead of Freddie Mercury, Adam Lambert now sings in his place.

It’s not a replacement, but it is a way for you to see Queen live if you never got to see the original band. Adam is a talented performer, and while he can’t live up to Freddie’s legacy 100%, he holds his own on stage.