Queen are a
British rock band that formed in London in 1970. The classic line-up was
Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano),
Brian May (guitar, vocals),
Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and
John Deacon (bass guitar). Queen's earliest works were influenced by
progressive rock,
hard rock and
heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as
arena rock and
pop rock, into their music.