Queen

United Kingdom, 1970–now

Maximalist British rock band whose operatic grandeur, layered arrangements and showmanship became the stadium-rock blueprint.

Influenced by

• The Beatles
• Led Zeppelin
• David Bowie
• Jimi Hendrix

Influenced

• Nightwish
• Lady Gaga
• Katy Perry
• Guns N' Roses
• Def Leppard
• My Chemical Romance
• Panic! at the Disco