British comedian Ben Elton.
The members were; Vocals and piano-Freddie Mercury. Electric guitarist and vocals- Brian May. Bass guitarist- John Deacon and drummer & vocalist Roger Taylor. The current members of Queen are Brian May and Roger Taylor.
Queen was formed in 1970 as a response to the burgeoning glam rock scene and a desire to create a unique sound that blended rock, opera, and theatrical elements. The band's founding members—Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon—sought to push musical boundaries and showcase their diverse influences. Their collaboration allowed for innovative songwriting and elaborate performances, ultimately leading to their iconic status in rock history.
"We Will Rock You," the musical, was created and produced by Queen's members Brian May and Roger Taylor, along with producer Jim Beach. It premiered in London in 2002 and features the iconic music of the rock band Queen. The show's success has led to numerous productions worldwide, celebrating the band's legacy.
As of now, the members of Queen consist of guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor, who are the surviving original members. They perform alongside Adam Lambert, who has been the lead vocalist for the band during their tours since 2009. This lineup is known as "Queen + Adam Lambert."
There where 4 band members to Queen Freddie Mercury (vocals + piano) Roger Talor (Drums) John Decon (Bass Guitar) Brian May (Lead Guitar)
Queen was first active in 1971 with all four band members (Freddy Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon).
The original Queen members were Freddie Mercury (leads vocal, pianist), Brian May (lead guitar, vocal), John Deacon (bass guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocal). Hope this helps.
No, Brian May and Ralph McTell are not related. Brian May is the guitarist of the rock band Queen, while Ralph McTell is a British singer-songwriter known for his folk music. They come from different musical backgrounds and have no familial connection.
Brian May, the guitarist of the band Queen, was born to parents Harold and Ruth May. His father, Harold, was a former RAF pilot and later a teacher, while his mother, Ruth, was a homemaker. They played a significant role in supporting Brian's musical interests during his upbringing.
Guitarist and Drummer Brian and Rodger are from London and formed a band in 1971 . but the lead singer Freddie mercury (rock in peace) was from an Indian island .
The name 'Queen' was adopted by Brian May and Freddy Mercury in 1970 so he has been apart of Queen for 42 years.
Queen was always known as "Queen". Previous to that, they had been "Smile", but that was only a band with Roger Taylor and Brian May. Many people think that that's what Queen initially was, but it wasn't. When Roger and Brian, and also Freddie Mercury, decided to form a band together, Freddie decided they should call the band Queen.