Queen
Years Active: 1970–present
Members’ Current Ages (2025, if alive): Freddie Mercury (✝ 1991, would be ), Brian May: , Roger Taylor: , John Deacon:
👤 Members & Bio
Freddie Mercury: Born September 5, 1946 – Vocals (died November 24, 1991)
Brian May: Born July 19, 1947 – Guitar, Vocals
Roger Taylor: Born July 26, 1949 – Drums, Vocals
John Deacon: Born August 19, 1951 – Bass
Origin: London, England
Genres: Rock, Hard Rock, Glam Rock
Net Worth: Surviving members’ combined estimated $800M+ (2025)
Businesses: Queen Productions Ltd, music publishing, film rights (*Bohemian Rhapsody* movie)
Total Social Followers: 40M+ across platforms
Notable Works: “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Will Rock You”, “We Are the Champions”, “Another One Bites the Dust”
Current Status: Brian May & Roger Taylor perform with Adam Lambert as Queen + Adam Lambert
🎓 Early Days & Formation
- Formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and later joined by John Deacon.
- Originally emerged from May and Taylor’s band Smile.
- Debut album *Queen* released in 1973, followed by breakthrough with *Sheer Heart Attack* (1974).
🏆 Career Highlights & Timeline
- 1975: Released “Bohemian Rhapsody”, redefining rock music.
- 1980: “Another One Bites the Dust” became a global hit.
- 1985: Performed legendary Live Aid concert, hailed as one of the greatest rock performances ever.
- 1991: Freddie Mercury passed away, ending an era.
- 2018: Biopic *Bohemian Rhapsody* grossed over $900M.
🏅 Awards & Recognitions
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2018).
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees (2001).
- Brit Awards – Outstanding Contribution to Music.
- MTV Global Icon Award (2011).
🧠 Did You Know?
- Queen has sold over 300 million records worldwide.
- Freddie Mercury was known for his four-octave vocal range.
- “Bohemian Rhapsody” spent 9 weeks at #1 in the UK charts in 1975.
- Their Live Aid 1985 performance is often ranked as the greatest rock concert ever.
- Brian May is also an astrophysicist with a PhD in astronomy.
- John Deacon retired from music in 1997 and lives a private life.
- “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions” are sports anthems worldwide.
- Roger Taylor was the first member to release a solo album.
- Freddie Mercury designed the Queen logo, featuring zodiac signs of the members.
- They hold the record for the longest time an album (*Greatest Hits*) stayed on UK charts.
- The biopic *Bohemian Rhapsody* won 4 Academy Awards.
- Queen pioneered stadium rock with audience participation.
- They collaborated with David Bowie on “Under Pressure”.
- Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar, of Parsi-Indian descent.
- Their legacy continues with Queen + Adam Lambert world tours.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
When did Queen form?
They formed in London in 1970.
Who were the members?
Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon.
How old would Freddie Mercury be in 2025?
He would be years old.
What is their net worth?
Surviving members’ combined estimated $800M+ (2025).
What are their biggest hits?
“Bohemian Rhapsody”, “We Will Rock You”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, “Don’t Stop Me Now”.
When was their Live Aid performance?
On July 13, 1985, at Wembley Stadium, London.
Where are they from?
London, England.