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...
Precious and Grace
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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The landscape's a fine and natural sight
Just cruisin slow through the dark of night
With precious and grace everything's all right
Good God Almighty, we was goin down slow
Yeah, if we knew just where we had to go
Cryin just a flyin down a put out road
So if you're out rollin late one night
Yeah, and you need that supernatural delight
I'm talkin' to you, brother
I know somebody's, they's just out of sight
Get with precious and grace
They gone to treat you right
The lyrics to Queens of the Stone Age's "Precious and Grace" depict a journey through a picturesque landscape at night. The singer is riding "top the floodway" with his companions, Precious and Grace, in a Ford car. The trip is slow and steady, as they cruise through the darkness with nothing but the stars and the passing scenery to keep them company. Despite the aimlessness of their ride, the singer feels at ease and content, grateful for the companionship of his two friends.
Throughout the song, there are allusions to a sense of danger or impending doom. The line "Good God Almighty, we was goin' down slow" suggests an uncertain fate for the trio, and the phrase "cryin' just a flyin' down a put out road" implies a sense of recklessness in their journey. However, this danger is offset by the presence of Precious and Grace, who bring a sense of security and reassurance to the ride.
Overall, "Precious and Grace" is a song about the joys of cruising through the night with good friends. It celebrates the sense of freedom and adventure that comes with an aimless journey, and acknowledges the importance of companionship in navigating the uncertainties of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ridin top the floodway on a Friday night
Driving on the top of a watercourse on a Friday night
The landscape's a fine and natural sight
The surroundings are beautiful and untouched by humans
Just cruisin slow through the dark of night
Driving slowly through the darkness of night
With precious and grace everything's all right
With the assistance of Precious and Grace, everything is good
Good God Almighty, we was goin down slow
We were traveling at a slow pace
Yeah, if we knew just where we had to go
If only we knew the destination
Cryin just a flyin down a put out road
Driving quickly down a deserted road
With precious and grace in my flathead Ford
With the assistance of Precious and Grace in my car
So if you're out rollin late one night
If you're driving late at night
Yeah, and you need that supernatural delight
If you're in search of an otherworldly experience
I'm talkin' to you, brother
I'm addressing you, fellow man
I know somebody's, they's just out of sight
I know someone who is hidden from view
Get with precious and grace
Seek the assistance of Precious and Grace
They gone to treat you right
They will take care of you
Contributed by Leah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@nahuelbarros2797
Ridin' top the floodway on a friday night
The landscape's a fine and natural sight
Just cruisin' slow through the dark of night
With precious and grace everything's alright
Good God almighty, we was goin' down slow
Yeah, if we knew just where we had to go
Cryin', just a flyin' down a put out road
With precious and grace in my flathead Ford
So if you're out rollin' late some night
Yeah, and you need that supernatural delight (I'm talkin' to you, brother)
I know somebody's, they's just out of sight
Get with precious and grace, they gonna treat you right
@HiGlowie
Man, Lanegan had the coolest voice especially for rock n roll.
@lieutenantkoerschgen5714
RIP Mark, say hello to Dusty for me.
@ennio5596
👊🙏🇧🇷
@mu5mu595
Fuck my heart bro 💔
@joshuastephenson1446
This cover got me obsessed with Tres Hombres, before this I didn't see any merit to listening to Z Z Top. It's such raw genius in an album
@matthewkelly6997
Anyone who sees no merit in listening to ZZ Top has no musical sensibility. You must not be from Texas. 😆 You are forgiven for seeing the errors of your ways. Just kidding brother. There's many awesome Texas bands. Texas music has a style and sound all it's own. Stevie Ray Vaughn, Jimmy Ray Vaughan, his brother. He formed the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Johnny and Edgar Winter, The Toadies. If you're into something heavier, Check out Texas Hippie Coalition. Do check out some Texas bands. I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. Happy Holidays to you and yours, my brother. Have a good weekend.
@joshuastephenson1446
@Matthew Kelly yeah, I always had heard their big stadium singles and wasn’t too impressed on the radio but listening to the albums through is amazing. I think I just didn’t grow up on them in their prime, and I should’ve done. I’ll have to check those guys out! Happy Holidays to you as well
@jaybones8457
That album is a stone cold classic. Can live without anything after it.
@Dan__W
That has been once of my favourite albums for years, and now this collab/cover is rocking my world.
@ricwood7976
No merit?? Wow…