The band formed in London in 1970 after May and Taylor's former band Smile split after having released an album and single. Freddie replaced lead vocalist Tim Staffell, after the latter's departure from the original trio.
There was much deliberation as to what the band's name would be. May and Taylor had settled upon the Grand Dance, derived from a C.S. Lewis Trilogy of books Out Of The Silent Planet.
Ultimately, the band went with Queen, a name that was entirely Freddie's. Originally Roger and, especially, Brian did not like the name, though Mercury would eventually persuade them both that it was "right" for the band.
"Years ago I thought up the name Queen... It's just a name, but it's very regal, and it sounds splendid. It's a strong name, very universal and immediate. It had a lot of visual potential and was open to all sorts of interpretations. I was certainly aware of the gay connotations, but that was just one facet of it. "
- Freddie Mercury.
Queen went through several bass players before a young electronics major by the name of John Deacon arrived on the scene in January of 1971.
"Until John, it had been exploding bass player syndrome. If they musically worked they'd look all wrong, and if they felt all right they couldn't play. - Brian May.
This quite shy guy turned up with his immaculate Rickenbacker bass and immaculate amplifier, plugged in, and as soon as he started playing we realized it was right." - Brian May.
Later that year, the band was secured recording time at the newly built De Lane Lea studio, and used the opportunity to record several songs that would later appear on their debut album - Liar, Keep Yourself Alive, Jesus, and The Night Comes Down. The demo reel was passed around from producer to producer with little success, until a staff member of Trident records by the name of Roy Thomas Baker was introduced to the band by fellow Trident producer John Anthony. Baker dropped in to watch the band at work and, clearly liking what he heard, recommended Queen to his superiors.
It was eventually agreed upon that the fledgling band could record at Trident studios, though after already-established artists had finished their work, such as the likes of Elton John and David Bowie. Relegated to the wee hours of the morning to record the remaining tracks of their first album, the band nonetheless stuck it out until they reached their ultimate goal of "perfection".
Queen's self-titled debut album was released in 1973 and received little attention from the general public. They quickly followed it a year later with a second album, "Queen II" which also failed to generate much interest from music fans in Britain, despite the success of the album's single, Seven Seas of Rhye, which would reach #10 on the charts after the band's mimed appearance on Top of the Pops.
The band's second album was recorded with a higher budget than the first, and the band threw everything they had into recording it. Queen II was somewhat of a "concept album", split into "White Side" vs. "Black Side".
As was in their nature, the band pressed onward after the mediocre success of their first two albums, immersing themselves in a world-wide tour to promote Queen II. Queen played in America for the first time, as a support act for Mott the Hoople.
Sheer Heart Attack would be released later that year, focusing more on being accessible to listeners, than the grand and complex ideas of the previous two albums. The recording of their third album was met with some hardships, as May fell victim to a series of illnesses brought on by an infected inoculation, required for the band's rigorous touring schedule.
Sheer Heart Attack brought even more success for the band, with May's Now I'm Here and the song that would be the band's "turning point", the Mercury-penned Killer Queen, the latter of which would reach #2 on the UK charts.
During this time, the band began developing a huge following in Japan and witnessed their popularity for themselves when they visited the country, mainly in 1975, to promote their fourth and most famous album "A Night At The Opera", featuring the epic "Bohemian Rhapsody".
Queen's popularity grew steadily through the latter half of the 70s as they released hit album after hit album, reaching its peak in the mid-80s after their "Live Aid" appearance, and continuing into the early 90s before Mercury's untimely death on 24th November 1991. The official cause of death was bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS.
Over the course of their 30 year career, the band did sound tracks for two films ("Flash Gordon" and "Highlander"), released a string of live and studio albums, and had many many fans across the world.
In 1995, 4 years after Mercury's death, the band released the album "Made In Heaven". This album saw the surviving band members in the studio completing or reworking unused vocals, unreleased variations of Freddie solo material (a Queen version of "I Was Born To Love You" for example), and tracks where Brian and Roger added lyrics to flesh out a song ("Mother Love").
Queen have been on indefinite hiatus since 1997, when John Deacon decided to retire.
Several "Queen + ..." projects have been developed in the following years, a few of them mere remixes with no artistic involvement from the band. In 1999, a "Greatest Hits III" album was released. This featured, among others, "Queen + Wyclef Jean" on a rap version of "Another One Bites the Dust", a live version of "Somebody to Love" performed by George Michael, and a live version of "The Show Must Go On" performed live in 1997 with Elton John.
Brian May and Roger Taylor have performed together as Queen on several occasions (award ceremonies, charity concerts, and the like), sharing vocals with various guest singers. They have also recorded several covers of Queen's hits with guest vocalists, including "We Will Rock You" (first with Five and later Britney Spears, Beyonce, John Farnham and P!nk) and "We Are the Champions" (with Robbie Williams).
On the 14th of May 2002 the Queen musical 'We Will Rock You' opened in the Dominion theatre in London's 'West End'. A Musical about young people in the distant future who aren't allowed to listen to music not generated by computers. Various Queen songs are used in the story, played by a live band. This live band was supported by Brian May and Roger Taylor on the premiere evening.
At the end of 2004, May and Taylor announced that they would reunite and return to touring in 2005, with Paul Rodgers (founder and former lead singer of Free and Bad Company). Brian May's website also stated that Rodgers would be 'featured with' Queen as 'Queen + Paul Rodgers', not replacing Mercury. The retired John Deacon would not be participating.
Between 2005 and 2006 Queen + Paul Rodgers embarked on a world tour, the first leg in Europe and the second, Japan and then the US in 2006. On 15 August 2006, Brian May confirmed through his website and fan club that Queen + Paul Rodgers would begin producing their first studio album beginning in October, to be recorded at a "secret location". The album, titled The Cosmos Rocks, was released in Europe on 12 September 2008 and in the United States on 28 October 2008. Following the album the band again embarked on a tour through Europe, opening on Kharkiv's Freedom Square in front of 350,000 Ukrainian fans. The show in Ukraine was later released on DVD.
Queen and Paul Rodgers officially split up without animosity on 12 May 2009. Rodgers did not rule out the possibility of working together again.
Since 2012, Queen has been touring with Adam Lambert as the frontman.
More information about Queen + Paul Rodgers can be found on their last.fm page.
Official website: www.queenonline.com
Discography:
1.- Queen (1973)
2.- Queen II (1974)
3.- Sheer Heart Attack (1974)
4.- A Night at the Opera (1975)
5.- A Day at the Races (1976)
6.- News of the World (1977)
7.- Jazz (1978)
8.- The Game (1980)
9.- Flash Gordon (1980)
10.- Hot Space (1982)
11.- The Works (1984)
12.- A Kind of Magic (1986)
13.- The Miracle (1989)
14.- Innuendo (1991)
15.- Made in Heaven (1995)
Outro
Queen Lyrics
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Uhn
I'm the hardest female mc
Y'all never heard none like me
Many imitate me jocckk me
I'm original no copies
Nothing typical about me
Giving minimal still poppin
Love a nigga that get sloppy
I am the best please
Tell that lil bitch not test me
Izzy be coming correct
Gimme respect
Cause you can not check me
I got my clique to the left
Just seen a text from my ex and you know that I left him on read
Every nigga dat I ever gave time to
Always tryna resurrect
Nigga you dead
Nigga I'm lit
Been telling y'all I am the shit
Been giving y'all hit after hit
Been showing y'all I am that bitch
Matter of time imma be big
And when I shine nigga we lit
Nigga we lit
I'm on the track and I'm killin the shit
That's word to Izzy
I'm sitting pretty
That's why they envy
Everything I do I make em mad tho
I been staying focused tryna get up in my bag more
And they started hatin when they see me gettin cash yo
Facts bro
This week I'm on the beat wavy
I been feeling drill beats lately
Hop up on it like a feast baby, make my competition just leave safely
I ain't even tryna be shady but ya favorite rapper watch me daily
I don't even gotta talk about it
I'm next up
Been going crazy
All gas on that stop watch
Hopped on it like hopscotch
Every week I'm goin in my sound is so top notch
They want to see
How I captivate the audience like
One
Two
Three
Going viral like a tiktok, I
Go gaga on the matter
Switch it up dey just dey scatter
Pepper for their brain box
I keep getting bigger badder
Glory to the most high
He raise me up like climb the latter
No matter how I give am
I just keep getting better
Adding some flavor to music today
I do this easy get out my way
It is like izzy invented the game
This my passion don't need the fame
I need the love
Don't need the hate
I need da realist around me always
A list shit
That is the gang
I am not stopping till y'all know my name nigga ayyy
Yuh
It's izzyyy
The lyrics to Queen's song Outro are those of a self-confident, talented and unapologetic female MC, Izzy. She says she is the hardest female MC that nobody has ever heard, as she is unique and original, despising imitations and copies. She does not follow typical patterns, but she still manages to gain popularity and maintain her humility. She does not shy away from loving and getting intimate, but she immediately shuts down any guy that tries to disrespect her or thinks they can resurrect what they once had. She boasts of her several hit songs, and she tells her haters that she will always remain in her bag and they can do nothing but envy her. She is determined to make her mark in the music industry and get her name recognized.
The lyrics paint a picture of an artist who is passionate about her craft, confident in her ability, and determined to succeed. She's not just another rapper but one who is unique and original, which sets her apart from the crowd. She knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it, even if it means stepping on some toes along the way. She reminds her haters that there's nothing they can do to stop her rise to fame, and she even acknowledges that it's only a matter of time before she hits it big.
In summary, the song Outro by Queen is an empowering song that celebrates the individuality and originality of an exceptionally talented female MC, Izzy. It is a song that resonates with anyone who has faced adversity and is trying to make a mark in their field.
Line by Line Meaning
Its izzy
This song is performed by Izzy, who is introducing herself to her listeners.
Uhn
This line simply serves as a sound effect to start the song.
I'm the hardest female mc
Izzy considers herself to be the toughest female rapper in the industry, in terms of skill and strength in her lyrics.
Y'all never heard none like me
Izzy believes that her style of rapping is unique and different from any other female rapper.
Many imitate me jocckk me
Several other rappers try to copy Izzy's style, but they fail to match up to her level of skill.
I'm original no copies
Izzy asserts that she is not trying to copy anyone else's style, but has created her own unique identity as a rapper.
Nothing typical about me
Izzy is not an ordinary or typical rapper, as her style and approach to music sets her apart from the rest.
Giving minimal still poppin
Despite putting in minimal effort, Izzy is still successful and popular in the music industry.
Keep it humble, not cocky
Izzy tries to remain modest and grounded in the midst of her success, instead of becoming arrogant or overconfident.
Love a nigga that get sloppy
Izzy is attracted to men who are willing to let loose and be carefree.
I am the best please
Izzy believes that she is the best female rapper in the industry.
Tell that lil bitch not test me
Izzy warns her competitors not to challenge her skills as a rapper.
Izzy be coming correct
Izzy always approaches her music with the right attitude and mindset.
Gimme respect
Izzy expects her listeners and peers to give her the respect she deserves as a talented rapper.
Cause you can not check me
No one can challenge or compete with Izzy's skills as a rapper.
I got my clique to the left
Izzy has a group of friends and collaborators who support and stand by her.
Just seen a text from my ex and you know that I left him on read
Izzy chooses to ignore messages from her ex, as she has moved on from that relationship.
Every nigga dat I ever gave time to
Izzy has dated several men in the past, whom she had invested her time and emotions in.
Always tryna resurrect
Her exes try to come back into her life, hoping to revive their past relationships with her.
Nigga you dead
Izzy has no interest in rekindling any of her past relationships, as they are over and done with.
Nigga I'm lit
Izzy is successful and popular in her music career.
Been telling y'all I am the shit
Izzy has been boasting about her skills and success in the music industry.
Been giving y'all hit after hit
Izzy has released several popular songs one after the other, and her fans love them.
Been showing y'all I am that bitch
Izzy is trying to prove to her listeners that she is the best female rapper in the industry.
Matter of time imma be big
Izzy believes that she will soon become a huge star in the music industry.
And when I shine nigga we lit
Izzy's success in her music career will also benefit her close friends and collaborators.
I'm on the track and I'm killin the shit
Izzy's performance on this song is exceptional and impressive.
That's word to Izzy
Izzy promises that she is telling the truth and keeping it real.
I'm sitting pretty
Izzy is doing well and enjoying her success in her music career.
That's why they envy
Some people are jealous of Izzy's success and popularity.
Everything I do I make em mad tho
Izzy's success angers and frustrates some of her peers in the music industry.
I been staying focused tryna get up in my bag more
Izzy is striving hard to earn more money and achieve greater success in her music career.
And they started hatin when they see me gettin cash yo
Izzy's peers get jealous and angry when they see her making a lot of money.
Facts bro
Izzy is emphasizing that what she says is true and accurate.
This week I'm on the beat wavy
Izzy has recorded a song recently, and her performance on it is highly impressive.
I been feeling drill beats lately
Izzy has been enjoying and experimenting with a certain type of music lately, known as drill beats.
Hop up on it like a feast baby, make my competition just leave safely
Izzy is confident that her music is so good that even her competitors will feel intimidated and opt out of the race.
I ain't even tryna be shady but ya favorite rapper watch me daily
Izzy claims that even her competitors secretly listen to her music and keep an eye on her progress.
I don't even gotta talk about it
Izzy doesn't need to brag or boast about her success in the industry, as her music speaks for itself.
I'm next up
Izzy believes that she is the next big thing in the music industry, after the current popular stars.
Been going crazy
Izzy has been working hard and producing great music, which her fans love.
All gas on that stop watch
Izzy is not slowing down anytime soon, and is working hard to achieve her goals in a speedy manner.
Hopped on it like hopscotch
Izzy has taken on this opportunity with great enthusiasm and energy.
Every week I'm goin in my sound is so top notch
Izzy has been working hard every week to produce high-quality music that is loved by her fans.
They want to see
Izzy's competitors and peers are interested in seeing how she performs and what she produces.
How I captivate the audience like
Izzy is curious about how she manages to wow her audience with her performances and music.
One
This line simply serves as a sound effect to transition to the next line.
Two
This line simply serves as a sound effect to transition to the next line.
Three
This line simply serves as a sound effect to transition to the next line.
Going viral like a tiktok, I
Izzy's music and performances are becoming very popular and going viral, which is similar to the trend on social media app TikTok.
Go gaga on the matter
Izzy is highly passionate about her music and loves what she does.
Switch it up dey just dey scatter
Izzy changes up her style and approach to music, which sends her competitors scattering and unsure how to compete with her.
Pepper for their brain box
Izzy's music and lyrics are so good that they surprise and shock her competitors.
I keep getting bigger badder
Izzy's success in the industry is growing and getting more impressive over time.
Glory to the most high
Izzy is giving credit to a higher power for her talents and success in the industry.
He raise me up like climb the latter
Izzy believes that her skills and talents have been elevated and improved by the higher power she believes in.
No matter how I give am
Izzy's music is so good that it gets recognized and loved, no matter how she presents it.
I just keep getting better
Izzy's skills and performance in her music career are constantly improving and getting better over time.
Adding some flavor to music today
Izzy's unique style and approach to music is making it more exciting and interesting today.
I do this easy get out my way
Izzy is very good at what she does and no one should get in the way of her success.
It is like izzy invented the game
Izzy's style and approach to music is so unique and impressive that it seems like she created an entirely new way of rapping.
This my passion don't need the fame
Izzy is not motivated by the desire for fame, but by her love and passion for making music.
I need the love
Izzy seeks the love and support of her fans and peers, rather than the fame or money that comes with success.
Don't need the hate
Izzy does not appreciate or welcome negative comments or criticism from her peers or rivals in the industry.
I need da realist around me always
Izzy appreciates and values honesty and authenticity in her close friends and collaborators, and wants them to always be around.
A list shit
Izzy's close friends and collaborators are all high-profile and successful people in the industry.
That is the gang
Izzy's close friends and collaborators are a tight-knit group that supports and cares for each other.
I am not stopping till y'all know my name nigga ayyy
Izzy is determined to work hard and achieve her goals in the music industry, until her name is recognized and respected by everyone.
Yuh
This line simply serves as a sound effect to end the song.
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Written by: Islamiya Oloko
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Lugi64
imagine if this played instead of the actual announcement
Milosharkey
This is the moment Prince Charles became Queen Charles. Bravo VInce!
RichConnerGMN
im so proud of her for coming out
Namdoog Luas
charles mcgill
Stargazer
Nah it’s the moment he became kid named finger
CQ H
queen charles
banana with a hint of lemon
The bravo vince got me 😂
Tamityler9 Gaming ROBLOX
As A British I Can Confirm I'm Not Offended By This
I Am Proud Of This
The idk man
Can’t wait to see the queens reaction when she wakes up😂
andrea
Aint no way the queen coming back to life after this dawg💀😂😂💀