Queen

This podcast explores the extraordinary career of iconic British rock group Queen - from their formation in 1970 built on the talents of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon, through their rise to fame on the strength of early hits like “Killer Queen” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” It analyzes their bombastic, experimental style that blended hard rock, metal, pop, and operatic influences, as well as their reputation for over-the-top live performances full of elaborate lighting and staging. Their string of now-legendary 1970s and 80s anthems like “We Will Rock You” and “Another One Bites The Dust” also earned them massive mainstream popularity. The article then delves into Queen's tragedy-stricken later years following Freddie Mercury's AIDS diagnosis and eventual 1991 death at 45, assessing the enduring legacy they left behind as one of the most creative, beloved and best-selling groups in rock history before examining various reunions of remaining original members.