English rock band formed in London in 1970. Lineup: Freddie Mercury (vocals, 1970-1991, died), Brian May (guitar), Roger Taylor (drums), and John Deacon (bass, 1971-1997). One of the most commercially successful rock bands in history, with estimated worldwide sales over 250 million units.
Fifteen studio albums between Queen (1973) and Made in Heaven (1995, with Mercury's last vocal sessions). Commercial peak: A Night at the Opera (1975, featuring "Bohemian Rhapsody"), News of the World (1977, featuring "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions"), and The Game (1980). Mercury died of AIDS-related complications in November 1991. The band has toured since 2004 with Paul Rodgers and Adam Lambert as guest vocalists. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
