Queen
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Year:
2001
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Inducted by:
Dave Grohl (Nirvana) & Taylor Hawkins
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Category:
Performers
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![Brain May]()
Brian May -
![Freddie Mercury]()
Freddie Mercury -
![John Deacon]()
John Deacon -
![Roger Tayler]()
Roger Taylor
Introduction
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.
Members of Foo Fighters Induct Queen
Dave Grohl and Taylor Hawkins of Foo Fighters Induct Queen at the 2001 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony-
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Queen Acceptance Speeches00:03:19 -
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"We Will Rock You"00:03:54 -
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"Tie Your Mother Down"00:04:48 -
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Brian May of Queen Inducts Def Leppard00:11:12 -
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"All the Young Dudes"00:03:52
Hall of Fame Essay
2001
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.
As a live band, Queen kind of kicked everybody’s ass
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