Queensrÿche started in Bellevue, Washington, a Seattle suburb, in 1980. They were part of a music scene that produced bands like Pearl Jam, and Nirvana a decade later.
The original band members were Scott Rockenfield, Eddie Jackson, Michael Wilton, Christ DeGarmo, and Geoff Tate, who called themselves The Mob before changing it. They decided on Queensrÿche because their demo Tape included the song “Queen of the Reich.”
The tape received great reviews, leading the band to release it in 1983 as an EP. EMI signed them, and they toured with groups like Twisted Sister and Quiet Riot. They released their first album, “The Warning,” in 1984 and their second, “Rage for Order” in 1986, but it wasn’t until 1988’s “Operation: Mindcrime,” certified Platinum by the RIAA, that they broke through. Critics have called it one of the greatest heavy metal albums ever made, and one of the best-ever concept albums.
In 1990 came “Empire,” which contains the track most people associate with them: “Silent Lucidity,” which was nominated for a Grammy. They have continued to record and tour with artists like Metallica, and Def Leppard. A review says:
“Queensrÿche was in top form, delivering an exceptionally tight and powerful show that made for a truly memorable evening.”
Queensrÿche will be at the Hard Rock Cincinnati Ballroom on November 27. Performances like this can benefit when organizers use poster printing to promote them.Get a Free Quote for Tape