Who were Queen the band?
Queen were an English rock band formed in London in 1970, famous for songs such as Bohemian Rhapsody, We Will Rock You and We Are the Champions. Lead singer Freddie Mercury was one of the greatest performers in rock history.
The band's members were Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bassist John Deacon. Brian May has a doctorate in astrophysics.
Bohemian Rhapsody, released in 1975, was an ambitious six-minute song combining ballad, opera and hard rock. It topped the UK charts for nine weeks.
Live Aid
Queen's performance at Live Aid at Wembley Stadium in 1985 is often described as one of the greatest live performances in rock history.
Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar. He died in 1991 from complications of AIDS.
After Mercury's death, Brian May and Roger Taylor continued to perform as Queen with other singers, including Adam Lambert.
The 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody, about the band's story, was a huge success. Queen were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.