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...
You Think I Ain't Worth A Dollar But I Feel Like A Millionaire
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics
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('Cause it's true, what's good for you)
(K-l-o-n Los Angeles)
(Clone Radio)
(We play the songs that sound more like everyone else)
(Than anyone else)
(Clone (Clone))
(Hey alright, it's Kip Kasper)
(Clone radio, LA's infinite repeat)
(How we feelin' out there?)
(How's your drive time commute?)
(I need a saga)
(What's the saga?)
(It's Songs for the Deaf)
(You can't even hear it)
Dead bull with the life from the low
I'll be massive conquistador
Give me soul and show me the door
Metal heavy, soft at the core
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Pressurize, neutralize
Deep fried, gimme some more
Space truckin', four on the floor
Fortified with the liquor store
This one's down, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Shrunken head I love to adore
B-movie, gimme some gore
Gimme toro, gimme some more
B-movie, gimme some gore
Uh
Yow
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
Gimme toro, gimme some more
The lyrics to Queens of the Stone Age's song "You Think I Ain't Worth a Dollar But I Feel Like a Millionaire" depict the chaotic energy and rebellious spirit of rock and roll. The song starts off with a nod to the repetitive nature of radio stations, particularly K-L-O-N Los Angeles' Clone Radio, which plays songs that "sound more like everyone else/Than anyone else". This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which sees lead singer Josh Homme layering heavy, distorted guitar riffs with his signature falsetto-growl vocals.
The lyrics themselves seem to be a stream-of-consciousness ramble about various topics, including conquistadors, deep-fried food, and B-movie gore. Homme's delivery is frenetic and intense, and the repetition of the phrase "Gimme toro, gimme some more" adds to the sense of urgency and frenzy. The chorus, with its insistent repetition of the phrase "Gimme toro", feels like a rebellious rallying cry, urging listeners to let loose and embrace their wild side.
Line by Line Meaning
K-L-O-N Los Angeles
This is the introduction to the song and it's specifically naming the radio station where this music will be broadcasted from.
Clone Radio
The name of the radio station has the word 'clone' in it, which might suggest the songs people hear from here might come off repetitive.
We play the songs that sound more like everyone else
The radio station plays generic songs that sound similar to those played on other radio stations or are by other artists.
Than anyone else
Despite playing songs that may be similar to those played elsewhere, the station is somehow superior in some way.
Clone (Clone)
The repetition of the word 'clone' drives home the point of the station's lack of originality.
Hey alright, it's Kip Kasper
This line introduces the DJ―Kip Kasper, establishing a connection between the listeners and the person broadcasting these songs.
Clone radio, LA's infinite repeat
This line reinforces the perception that the station is unimaginative and simply plays the same songs in a never-ending cycle.
How we feelin' out there?
This is a rhetorical question asked by the DJ to connect with the listeners and create a dialogue, despite the fact that he can't really hear them.
How's your drive time commute?
The DJ tries to bond with listeners who might be tuning in during their commute, trying to create common ground to connect with them.
I need a saga
The DJ is asking for a story or a plot to follow. He's looking for music and lyrics that tell a story, which we'd find in saga-like works.
What's the saga?
This is a self-reflective question posed by the DJ, asking what his own story is or ought to be. It also aims to intrigue the listener with a larger narrative.
It's Songs for the Deaf
Here, the DJ answers his previous question, revealing that the radio show he's hosting is where the listener will hear Songs for the Deaf.
You can't even hear it
The DJ says this in a humorous way, pointing out a social paradox regarding music: the deaf can't enjoy it, but it's still called 'music for the deaf'.
Dead bull with the life from the low
This line might mean something that was once big and powerful is now reduced to a lifeless and insignificant thing.
I'll be massive conquistador
The singer is confident that he will be a big success and conquer the world.
Give me soul and show me the door
The artist wants the listeners to give him the essence of what he wants and let him go on his journey.
Metal heavy, soft at the core
This could mean the artist has a strong exterior while being soft and sensitive on the inside.
Gimme toro, gimme some more
These lines don't have a clear definition but might mean to keep the momentum going and to keep delivering what is expected.
Pressurize, neutralize
The singer is ready to tackle any obstacles that come his way and remain unaffected by them by neutralizing them.
Deep fried, gimme some more
This phrase probably has no real meaning to the song itself, but it sounds more of a food craving rather than anything else.
Space truckin', four on the floor
This could suggest someone who is travelling fast or is in control, maybe in their car or vehicle, having a great time.
Fortified with the liquor store
The artist might be under the influence of alcohol or might associate fun times with a liquor store.
This one's down, gimme some more
This line doesn't have a clear meaning, but it might suggest that the singer wants more of something and he's requesting it, like shots of liquor, or something else entirely.
Shrunken head I love to adore
This line doesn't have a clear meaning, but it might suggest something the artist finds intriguing despite being unusual, but he loves it anyways.
B-movie, gimme some gore
This line doesn't have a clear meaning, but it could suggest that the singer is looking for some sort of thrill or excitement, even if it's cheap or low-quality.
Uh!
This is an exclamation, showing the singer's excitement and enthusiasm towards something.
Yow!
This is another exclamation, showing the singer's excitement and enthusiasm towards something else.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Josh Homme, Mario Lalli, Nick Oliveri
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