Queen

Queen was a British rock band that formed in London in 1970. Their band consisted of lead singer, Freddie Mercury, lead guitar, Brian May, lead drummer Roger Taylor, and lead bass guitar, John Deacon. They have made such a huge wave of influence over the years and every since they formed they have been one of the most popular if not the most popular rock band to ever exist. I can guarantee almost everyone that’s American knows at least one of their songs. They have made so many iconic songs that are used in so many movies and videos.

Their most popular song “Bohemian Rhapsody” is one of the strangest songs that has ever gotten popular. If you listen to it, it sounds like something that would be in a play or something like that. It has a very unusual structure compared to most songs that are similar to it, yet it still latched on to the minds of millions. It is such a popular song that there was a movie made entirely about it. To this day millions of people still listen to it monthly and the song was released over 30 years ago. Queen was such an influence in the rock scene to so many people and they are one of the main reasons why bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers exist. They are the ones who brought rock music to life with their music.

Since they were formed in London they have impacted British culture a tremendous amount. Their music is widely known all over the world but especially in the U.K. Even though Queen to this day is one of the most popular rock bands in the United States they’ve made waves all over the United States. Their music has impacted the lives of many and I know one of my friends was influenced by them heavily. When he was 11 he decided he wanted to form a band with his friends and he is currently still in the band, 8 years later. He is also one of the best guitar players I have ever seen in my life and I know there are many other people in the world who have the same story as him. Even though his band isn’t super popular they still have gigs locally and in other states a lot too. He makes good money and all of this was because of Queen and their music.

Freddie Mercury died in the 90s, but all the other band members are still alive. They are technically still together but John Deacon retired so the only two left that are part of the band are Brian May and Roger Taylor. They still go around replaying some of their songs, but Queen will go down as one of the best bands to ever exist. Their presence in the music industry is unbeatable and their songs to this day still inspire people. I know any time I hear “We Are the Champions” it gives me a good feeling and I know other people feel the same way too.

Ian Ransonet