While in high school, Homme got together with locals Brant Bjork, Chris Cockrell (later replaced by Nick Oliveri) and John Garcia resulting in the formation of Kyuss (firstly known as "Sons of Kyuss"). Queens of the Stone Age formed in 1997, rising from the ashes of Kyuss and began playing together during the now legendary Desert Sessions. Homme has drawn all of the members from that diverse group of musicians for Queens of the Stone Age. The band originally formed under the name Gamma Ray, but almost faced a lawsuit from the European metal band of the same name.
Queens of the Stone Age have gone through many line-up changes since first breaking into the hard rock scene. Their most recent line-up includes: Josh Homme (guitar, vocals), Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, lap steel, keyboards, backing vocals), Jon Theodore (drums, percussion), Michael Shuman (bass, backing vocals), and Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar, backing vocals).
Former core members include Joey Castillo, Alain Johannes, Natasha Shneider, Mark Lanegan, and Nick Oliveri, among other members and contributors. In 2002, regarding the band line-up, Homme said: "It really is more of a musical experiment… It keeps moving and reinventing itself. That way we never get painted into a corner."
Dave Grohl recorded drums, percussion and backing vocals on Songs for the Deaf and toured in support of the album in 2002 before returning to the Foo Fighters. Grohl also made a live appearance in 2007, to play Make It wit Chu, and recorded tracks on …Like Clockwork, following Joey Castillo's departure.
Mark Lanegan has long been an on/off vocalist for the band, toured from 2001 to 2005 and made live appearances in 2007 and 2010. He has recorded with the band on all albums except for their self-titled debut album. Lanegan has also played keyboards in live performances during the tour preceding the release of Lullabies to Paralyze, before Natasha Shneider joined the band.
Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri were seen as the only two consistent Queens of the Stone Age members. Oliveri had previously played alongside Homme in the band Kyuss and joined Queens of the Stone Age as its permanent bass guitarist and co-lead vocalist, in 1998, upon the release of its debut album, Queens of the Stone Age. Being friends since childhood, the two meshed well together. Oliveri's punk background brought an element of danger and attitude to the Queens' live shows. As the band's two core members, the duo recorded the breakthrough albums, Rated R and Songs for the Deaf, together. Oliveri's unique "howling" singing style made him easily distinguishable on songs such as Six Shooter from the album Songs for the Deaf; he also displays a more melodic singing style in Rated R songs such as Auto Pilot.
However, Homme fired Oliveri in 2004 for excessive partying and an alleged incident of domestic abuse (an accusation which Oliveri strongly denies). The duo repaired their friendship shortly afterwards. Oliveri, however, did not return to the band. In 2013, upon hearing that former contributor Dave Grohl was recording drums for the band's sixth studio album, …Like Clockwork, Oliveri asked Homme if he too could return on bass guitar. Homme ultimately did not grant Oliveri's request. He does, however, appear on backing vocals on the album track, If I Had a Tail.
Diskographie:
1997 - Kyuss / Queens of the Stone Age
1998 - Queens of the Stone Age / Beaver Split
1998 - Queens of the Stone Age
2000 - Rated R
2002 - Songs for the Deaf
2002 - Sample This School Boy
2002 - 2002-10-29: Rock City, Nottingham, UK
2002 - 2002-11-06: Stockholm, Sweden
2003 - Songs For The Deaf Tour Edition
2004 - Stone Age Complication
2005 - Lullabies to Paralyze
2005 - Lullabies To Paralize Tour Edition
2005 - MTV Unplugged (Berlin 2005-06-10)
2005 - Over the Years and Through the Woods
2006 - 2005-12-20: Los Angeles, CA, USA
2006 - Over The Years And Through The Woods
2007 - The Definitive Collection Of B-sides & Rarities
2007 - Era Vulgaris
2008 - Era Vulgaris Tour Edition
2013 - ...Like Clockwork
2017 - Villains
2023 - In Times New Roman...
Never Say Never
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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There'd be no sunlight or a glimmer
Of sunlight landi' on the street
Sunsuit girls must be discreet
Sunsuit girls must be discreet
Nursing their fathers locked inside
They masqueraded as his bride
If we slept together
But there's somethin'
In your eyes that says
Maybe that's never
Never say never
The slump by the courthouse
With windburn skin
That man could give a fuck
About the grin on your face
As you walk by, randy as a goat
He's sleepin' on papers
When he'd be warm in your coat
I might like you better
If we slept together
But there's somethin'
In your eyes that says
Maybe that's never
Never say never
There's no easy way to lose your sight
On the street, on the stairs
Who's on your flight
Old couple walks by, as ugly as sin
But he's got her and she's got him
Never say never
The opening lines of "Never Say Never" by Queens of the Stone Age suggest that if time itself had a personality or way of acting, it would be cold, lifeless, and uninviting. The song talks about sunsuit girls who must be discreet, implying that they are prostitutes who keep their business hidden from the public. The song also alludes to a man who seems indifferent to other people's feelings and has a careless attitude about life. The lyrics suggest that there is a connection between the man's lack of concern for others and the way he sleeps on papers instead of seeking warmth and comfort with someone else. The chorus implies that the singer is attracted to someone but is unsure whether they should take things further or not.
The song has a dark and enigmatic feel to it, with the lyrics hinting at themes of loneliness, isolation, and regret. The singer's feelings are conflicted; they want to be with someone, but there is something about the person that makes them hesitant. The song's overall meaning is elusive, leaving the listener with more questions than answers, and reflecting the uncertainty that often accompanies romantic relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If time itself was his demeanor
If he were time personified
There'd be no sunlight or a glimmer
There wouldn't be any daylight or shine
Of sunlight landi' on the street
Sun rays falling on the street
Sunsuit girls must be discreet
Girls should cover themselves with suits
Sunsuit girls must be discreet
Girls should cover themselves with suits
Nursing their fathers locked inside
Taking care of their imprisoned fathers
They masqueraded as his bride
They pretended to be his spouses
I might like you better
I could enjoy your company more
If we slept together
If we had sexual intercourse
But there's somethin'
But there's a feeling
In your eyes that says
In your gaze it's apparent
Maybe that's never
Perhaps it's impossible
Never say never
Don't exclude the possibility
The slump by the courthouse
The sad state near the court
With windburn skin
With a sunburnt face
That man could give a fuck
The man wouldn't care
About the grin on your face
About the smile you have
As you walk by, randy as a goat
As you pass by, horny as a goat
He's sleepin' on papers
He's sleeping on newspapers
When he'd be warm in your coat
While he could be warm in your jacket
There's no easy way to lose your sight
It's not easy to go blind
On the street, on the stairs
Either on the road or the staircase
Who's on your flight
Who's travelling with you
Old couple walks by, as ugly as sin
An elderly couple passes by, unattractive as hell
But he's got her and she's got him
But they are a couple, caring for each other
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BENJAMIN BOSSI, LARRY CARTER, DEBORA IYALL, PETER WOODS, FRANK ZINCAVAGE
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