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    Queen are one of the greatest bands in the history of music, with hits from We Will Rock You to I Want To Break Free. Formed in 1970, their classic lineup was Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor and John Deacon. Since Freddie's tragic death in 1991, the group have continued in various forms, and currently tour with singer Adam Lambert.

    Birth Names:
    Farookh Bulsara (Freddie Mercury)
    Brian May
    Roger Taylor
    John Deacon

    Born:
    Freddie: September 5th 1946 in Zanzibar, Tanzania (died November 24th, 1991)
    Brian: July 19th 1947 in - Twickenham, England
    Roger: July 26th 1949 in - Norfolk, England
    John: August 19th 1951 in - Leicester, England

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