Baker dropped in to watch the band at work and, clearly liking what he heard, recommended Queen to his superiors. The demo reel was passed around from producer to producer with little success, until a staff member of Trident records by the name of Roy Thomas Baker was introduced to the band by fellow Trident producer John Anthony. Later that year, the band was secured recording time at the newly built De Lane Lea studio, and used the opportunity to record several songs that would later appear on their debut album - Liar, Keep Yourself Alive, Jesus, and The Night Comes Down. This quite shy guy turned up with his immaculate Rickenbacker bass and immaculate amplifier, plugged in, and as soon as he started playing we realized it was right.' - Brian May. If they musically worked they'd look all wrong, and if they felt all right they couldn't play. 'Until John, it had been exploding bass player syndrome. Queen went through several bass players before a young electronics major by the name of John Deacon arrived on the scene in January of 1971. I was certainly aware of the gay connotations, but that was just one facet of it. It had a lot of visual potential and was open to all sorts of interpretations. It's a strong name, very universal and immediate. It's just a name, but it's very regal, and it sounds splendid. Originally Roger and, especially, Brian did not like the name, though Mercury would eventually persuade them both that it was 'right' for the band. Ultimately, the band went with Queen, a name that was entirely Freddie's. Lewis Trilogy of books Out Of The Silent Planet. May and Taylor had settled upon the Grand Dance, derived from a C.S. There was much deliberation as to what the band's name would be. Freddie replaced lead vocalist Tim Staffell, after the latter's departure from the original trio. The band formed in London in 1970 after May and Taylor's former band Smile split after having released an album and single.

Queen were an English rock band originally consisting of four members: vocalist Freddie Mercury, guitarist Brian May, bass guitarist John Deacon, and drummer Roger Taylor. Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Song Discussions is protected by U.S. 'Cause we are the champions of the worldWe are the champions, my friends I consider it a challenge before the whole human raceĪnd I ain't gonna lose(And I need just go on and on, and on, and on)We are the champions, my friends I thank you allBut it's been no bed of roses You brought me fame and fortune and everything that goes with it 'Cause we are the champions of the worldI've taken my bows I've had my share of sand kicked in my faceīut I've come through(And I need to go on and on, and on, and on)We are the champions, my friends

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