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Queen

QUEEN

YEAR

2001

INDUCTED BY

Dave Grohl (Nirvana) & Taylor Hawkins

CATEGORY

Performers

Queen was one of the most popular, ambitious and beloved classic rock bands ever.

The London group created an elaborate, perfection-minded sonic approach informed by classical flourishes, ornate piano passages, stacked harmonies, layered guitars and theatrical arrangements.

Brian May

Brian May

Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury

John Deacon

John Deacon

Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor

HALL OF FAME
ESSAY

By Jim Farber

Can you imagine a more improbable band than Queen?

Who but they would think it a good idea to sweep high-operatic arias over low-down heavy metal? To plunk an outrageously camp singer in front of a balls-to-the-wall rock & roll band? In short, to take the noble risk of looking ridiculous by mixing the most florid sounds with the most guttural.

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