Current Members:
Brian May
Freddie Mercury (died 1991)
Roger Taylor
John Deacon (retired 1999)

Genre:
Rock
Arena rock
Glam rock
Hard rock
Heavy metal
Progressive rock

Formed: The Original incarnation was called "Smile" after the turnover of bandmembers they finally formed a cohesive group with the addition of John Deacon in 1971.

Where they're from: England

Trademark: the band's crest which has zodiac signs of all four members surrounding a Phoenix - two lions, to represent two Leos (Roger Taylor and John Deacon), a crab for Cancer representing Brian May, and fairies representing Virgo for Freddie Mercury.

Nationality: British

Debut Album: Queen (1973)

Career Breakthrough: "Seven Seas of Rhye" single from their second album "Queen II" (1974)

Profession: musicians

Worldwide Sales: Between 190-300 million records worldwide