Queen Trivia

This section includes 12 curated questions for expert audiences.

1. Question 1

   Place Queen's four UK number-one singles in chronological order by their initial arrival at No. 1: "Bohemian Rhapsody," "Under Pressure," "Innuendo," and "Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are the Days of Our Lives."

   Answer: Bohemian Rhapsody -> Under Pressure -> Innuendo -> Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are the Days of Our Lives

   Queen's UK No. 1 singles arrived in this order: "Bohemian Rhapsody" in 1975, "Under Pressure" in 1981, "Innuendo" in early 1991, and the double A-side "Bohemian Rhapsody / These Are the Days of Our Lives" later in 1991.

2. Question 2

   Which Queen single became the band's first number-one hit on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100?

   Answer: Crazy Little Thing Called Love

   Although "Another One Bites the Dust" also topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1980, "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" reached No. 1 first, giving Queen their first U.S. chart-topper.

3. Question 3

   Which Queen member wrote "Another One Bites the Dust," the band's 1980 U.S. chart-topper?

   Answer: John Deacon

   "Another One Bites the Dust" was written by bassist John Deacon and became one of Queen's biggest international singles.

4. Question 4

   On which studio album did "Bohemian Rhapsody" make its first appearance?

   Answer: A Night at the Opera

   "Bohemian Rhapsody" was first released on Queen's 1975 album "A Night at the Opera" before becoming the band's landmark single.

5. Question 5

   Order these Queen studio albums from earliest to latest release: "A Day at the Races," "News of the World," "Jazz," and "The Game."

   Answer: A Day at the Races -> News of the World -> Jazz -> The Game

   The release sequence is 1976 ("A Day at the Races"), 1977 ("News of the World"), 1978 ("Jazz"), and 1980 ("The Game").

6. Question 6

   Which Queen release is widely recognized as the best-selling album in UK chart history?

   Answer: Greatest Hits

   Official UK chart records identify Queen's 1981 compilation "Greatest Hits" as the best-selling album in UK chart history.

7. Question 7

   Which Queen single became the first song ever to be UK Christmas No. 1 twice, after returning to the top in 1991?

   Answer: Bohemian Rhapsody

   "Bohemian Rhapsody" first topped the UK chart in 1975 and returned to No. 1 in late 1991 as a double A-side with "These Are the Days of Our Lives," making it the first single to be Christmas No. 1 twice.

8. Question 8

   Arrange these Queen releases in chronological order: "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" (single), "The Game" (album), "Another One Bites the Dust" (single), and "Flash Gordon" (album).

   Answer: Crazy Little Thing Called Love -> The Game -> Another One Bites the Dust -> Flash Gordon

   The single "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" arrived in late 1979, "The Game" in mid-1980, "Another One Bites the Dust" later in 1980, and the "Flash Gordon" album at the end of 1980.

9. Question 9

   Identify the non-Queen artist who shared billing on "Under Pressure," Queen's 1981 UK number-one single.

   Answer: David Bowie

   "Under Pressure" was credited to Queen and David Bowie, and it reached No. 1 in the UK in 1981.

10. Question 10

    Which Queen studio album, released in 1995 and built partly from Freddie Mercury's final vocal recordings, became the first studio album issued after his death?

    Answer: Made in Heaven

    Freddie Mercury died in 1991; Queen's next studio album was 1995's "Made in Heaven," assembled from remaining recordings and new work by the surviving members.

11. Question 11

    What was the first Queen studio album to reach No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart?

    Answer: A Night at the Opera

    "A Night at the Opera" was the first Queen studio album to top the UK chart, marking a major commercial breakthrough for the band.

12. Question 12

    Which 1991 Queen single debuted at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart?

    1. A.Innuendo
    2. B.The Show Must Go On
    3. C.Headlong
    4. D.These Are the Days of Our Lives

    Answer: Innuendo

    "Innuendo" entered the UK Singles Chart at No. 1 in January 1991, a notable late-career chart milestone for Queen.

This section includes 12 curated questions for general audiences.

1. Question 1

   Which major 1985 benefit concert featured Queen’s famously electrifying set?

   1. A.Live 8
   2. B.The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert
   3. C.Rock in Rio
   4. D.Live Aid

   Answer: Live Aid.

   It was Live Aid in 1985. Queen’s set at Wembley became one of rock’s most replayed reminders that 20 minutes can feel like an empire.

2. Question 2

   At which stadium did Queen perform that celebrated Live Aid set in 1985?

   Answer: Wembley Stadium in London.

   The London leg of Live Aid took place at Wembley Stadium. If ever a venue was built for a Mercury call-and-response, this was a strong candidate.

3. Question 3

   Put these Queen songs in release order, earliest to latest: "Under Pressure," "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," "Another One Bites the Dust."

   Answer: "Bohemian Rhapsody" → "We Will Rock You" → "Another One Bites the Dust" → "Under Pressure."

   The years are 1975, 1977, 1980, and 1981 respectively. Queen didn’t exactly believe in small musical ideas, but they did keep a calendar.

4. Question 4

   Which Queen member built the band’s famous homemade guitar, the Red Special, with his father?

   Answer: Brian May.

   Brian May built the Red Special with his father, Harold May. Some people buy gear; Brian apparently preferred inventing legend.

5. Question 5

   Which band member wrote Queen’s bass-driven hit "Another One Bites the Dust"?

   Answer: John Deacon.

   John Deacon wrote it, and the groove did the rest. Not bad for a song that went on to become one of Queen’s biggest hits.

6. Question 6

   Who sang lead vocals on the Queen song "I’m in Love with My Car"?

   Answer: Roger Taylor.

   That was drummer Roger Taylor. A subtle reminder that in Queen, even the drummer could arrive with a lead vocal and absolute conviction.

7. Question 7

   What was Freddie Mercury’s birth name?

   Answer: Farrokh Bulsara.

   Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara. The stage name changed, but the star power clearly came pre-installed.

8. Question 8

   "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" is the opening lyric of which Queen song?

   1. A."Killer Queen"
   2. B."The Show Must Go On"
   3. C.Bohemian Rhapsody
   4. D."Somebody to Love"

   Answer: "Bohemian Rhapsody."

   It opens "Bohemian Rhapsody," Queen’s 1975 epic that begins with existential confusion and somehow only gets more ambitious from there.

9. Question 9

   What 1981 Queen collaboration with David Bowie became a No. 1 single in the UK?

   Answer: "Under Pressure."

   The answer is "Under Pressure." Add Queen and Bowie together and, unsurprisingly, the result was not exactly shy.

10. Question 10

    Which two Queen songs are famously paired at sporting events: one for the stomp-clap, one for the victory lap?

    Answer: "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions."

    It’s the classic duo: "We Will Rock You" for the thunder, then "We Are the Champions" for the trophy pose. Efficient, dramatic, very Queen.

11. Question 11

    Who designed Queen’s crest/logo, incorporating the band members’ zodiac signs?

    Answer: Freddie Mercury.

    Freddie Mercury designed the crest, drawing on his art-school background and the members’ zodiac signs. Naturally, even the logo had flair.

12. Question 12

    Put these Queen milestones in chronological order, earliest to latest: release of the album "Queen," the Live Aid performance, release of "The Show Must Go On," and the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.

    Answer: Release of "Queen" → Live Aid performance → release of "The Show Must Go On" → Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert.

    The order is 1973, 1985, 1991, 1992. Queen covered a lot of ground between debut album optimism and late-era emotional grandeur.

This section includes 12 curated questions for kids family audiences.

1. Question 1

   In which city did Queen form in 1970?

   Answer: Queen formed in London.

   Queen began in London in 1970 before becoming one of the world's biggest rock bands.

2. Question 2

   Who was Queen's lead singer, famous for a powerful voice and big stage energy?

   Answer: Freddie Mercury was Queen's lead singer.

   Freddie Mercury was the band's lead vocalist and one of its most recognizable members.

3. Question 3

   Queen is most commonly associated with which field?

   1. A.Professional baseball
   2. B.Political office
   3. C.Music
   4. D.Film direction

   Answer: Queen is associated with music.

   This creates a cleaner fan-facing opener before deeper song and era questions.

4. Question 4

   Which Queen member played bass guitar?

   Answer: John Deacon played bass guitar in Queen.

   John Deacon was Queen's bassist and also wrote several well-known songs.

5. Question 5

   Which came first: "Bohemian Rhapsody" or "We Will Rock You"?

   Answer: "Bohemian Rhapsody" came first.

   "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released in 1975, while "We Will Rock You" arrived in 1977.

6. Question 6

   On which album did "Bohemian Rhapsody" first appear?

   Answer: "Bohemian Rhapsody" first appeared on the album "A Night at the Opera."

   The song appears on Queen's 1975 album "A Night at the Opera."

7. Question 7

   Which Queen song is famous for its big stomp-stomp-clap beat?

   1. A.Bohemian Rhapsody
   2. B.Don't Stop Me Now
   3. C.Killer Queen
   4. D.We Will Rock You

   Answer: "We Will Rock You" is the song famous for the stomp-stomp-clap beat.

   "We Will Rock You" is known around the world for its simple, crowd-friendly rhythm.

8. Question 8

   Which album came out earlier: "A Night at the Opera" or "News of the World"?

   Answer: "A Night at the Opera" came out earlier.

   "A Night at the Opera" was released in 1975, and "News of the World" followed in 1977.

9. Question 9

   At which stadium did Queen perform during Live Aid in 1985?

   Answer: Queen performed at Wembley Stadium during Live Aid in 1985.

   Queen's famous Live Aid set took place at Wembley Stadium in London.

10. Question 10

    In what year was Queen inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

    Answer: Queen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

    The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame honored Queen in 2001 for the band's major impact on music.

11. Question 11

    Who wrote Queen's hit song "Another One Bites the Dust"?

    Answer: John Deacon wrote "Another One Bites the Dust."

    Bassist John Deacon wrote the song, which became one of Queen's biggest hits.

12. Question 12

    True or false: Queen guitarist Brian May later earned a PhD in astrophysics.

    Answer: True

    Brian May returned to his studies and completed a PhD in astrophysics, adding science to his rock-star resume.

This section includes 14 curated questions for general audiences.

1. Question 1

   What was the stage name of Queen's lead singer?

   Answer: Freddie Mercury

   Freddie Mercury was Queen's lead vocalist and one of the band's most recognizable figures.

2. Question 2

   Which instrument did Brian May primarily play in Queen?

   1. A.Bass
   2. B.Keyboards
   3. C.Guitar
   4. D.Drums

   Answer: Guitar

   Brian May is Queen's guitarist, known for his distinctive tone and solos.

3. Question 3

   In which city did Queen form?

   Answer: London

   Queen formed in London in 1970.

4. Question 4

   Who were the four classic members of Queen?

   Answer: Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon

   Queen's classic lineup consisted of Freddie Mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, and John Deacon.

5. Question 5

   Which Queen member wrote "Another One Bites the Dust"?

   Answer: John Deacon

   John Deacon, Queen's bassist, wrote the hit song "Another One Bites the Dust."

6. Question 6

   Queen collaborated with which artist on the song "Under Pressure"?

   1. A.David Bowie
   2. B.Elton John
   3. C.Paul McCartney
   4. D.Mick Jagger

   Answer: David Bowie

   "Under Pressure" is the well-known collaboration between Queen and David Bowie.

7. Question 7

   On which album does "Bohemian Rhapsody" appear?

   Answer: A Night at the Opera

   "Bohemian Rhapsody" appears on Queen's 1975 album "A Night at the Opera."

8. Question 8

   True or false: "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" are both on the album "News of the World."

   Answer: True

   Both songs appear on Queen's 1977 album "News of the World."

9. Question 9

   Which came first: "Bohemian Rhapsody" or "Under Pressure"?

   Answer: "Bohemian Rhapsody"

   "Bohemian Rhapsody" was released in 1975, while "Under Pressure" came later in 1981.

10. Question 10

    In which decade did Queen form?

    Answer: The 1970s

    Queen formed in 1970, which places their start in the 1970s.

11. Question 11

    Which Queen member was the drummer?

    Answer: Roger Taylor

    Roger Taylor was Queen's drummer and also contributed vocals and songwriting.

12. Question 12

    Which Queen member played bass in the classic lineup?

    Answer: John Deacon

    John Deacon was the bassist in Queen's classic four-member lineup.

13. Question 13

    In what year was Queen inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?

    Answer: 2001

    Queen was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.

14. Question 14

    In what year did Queen perform at Live Aid?

    Answer: 1985

    Queen's performance at Live Aid took place in 1985 and is widely remembered as one of the event's standout sets.