Queen, who played their first gig in June 1970, had been playing the club and college circuit in and around London for almost … See more

The process of recording only during studio downtime—late evenings or overnight—lasted from April to November 1972. Roger Taylor recalled, "You could see the working girls at night through their laced curtains, s… See more

The music on Queen has been described as hard rock, progressive rock and heavy metal. The album showcased the influence of contemporary rock bands such as Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and Jethro Tull, while the ly… See more

Though the album was completed and fully mixed by November 1972, Trident Studios spent months trying to get a record company to release it. After eight months of failing that, they took the initiative and released it t… See more