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
Freddie Mercury
John Deacon
Roger Taylor
Members of Foo Fighters Induct Queen
Queen Acceptance Speeches
"We Will Rock You"
"Tie Your Mother Down"
Brian May of Queen Inducts Def Leppard
"All the Young Dudes"
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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