Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1970 by Freddie Mercury (lead vocals, piano), Brian May (guitar, vocals), and Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), later joined by John Deacon (bass). Their earliest works were influenced by progressive rock, hard rock and heavy metal, but the band gradually ventured into more conventional and radio-friendly works by incorporating further styles, such as arena rock and pop rock.

Queen have been a global presence in popular culture for more than half a century. Estimates of their record sales range from 250 million to 300 million, making them one of the "world's best-selling music artists". In 1990, Queen received the "Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music". They were inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" in 2001, and with each member having composed hit singles, all four were inducted into the "Songwriters Hall of Fame" in 2003. In 2005, they received the "Ivor Novello Award" for Outstanding Song Collection from the "British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors". In 2018, they were presented the "Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award", and they were awarded the Polar Music Prize in 2025.