Who’s the Best Queen Tribute Band in the World?
The band Queen ruled the airwaves in the 1970s and 1980s with hits like “We Will Rock You”, “Tie Your Mother Down”, “Bicycle Race”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, and so many more. If you owned an AM or FM radio, you couldn’t not hear their incredible music.
With the passing of the legendary Freddie Mercury and the band making fewer live appearances now than in their heyday, many Queen tribute bands have sprung up to fill the void. These Queen cover bands typically provide a live concert experience of Queen in their prime.
This past August, the live music lovers over at ProTributeBands.com have put together an “ultimate ranking” of the Top 20 best Queen tribute bands in the world today. While some of these bands only perform in their own countries, many of them actually travel the world, bringing “News of the World” to Queen fans everywhere.
You’ll have to check out the article to get the full scoop, but suffice it to say, none of these bands will leave the audience wanting.
Who got the nod as “Best Queen Tribute Band”? A plucky young band of Queen fanatics, and relative newcomers, BOHEMIAN QUEEN, from Los Angeles, California. Led by charismatic frontman Paulie Z, this incredible group of musicians duplicates Queen’s sound to the letter, while Paulie Z effortlessly shifts from inhabiting the musical spirit of “Freddie”, to his own self-deprecating stage patter and bonhomie. Clearly, these guys know how to have a good time on stage, while still bringing a serious musical pedigree and performance, giving the audience everything they want from a Queen tribute act, and more.
Of course, there are still 19 other amazing Queen tribute bands in the countdown, so check out the article to find your favorite.
Rest assured that no matter where you live, a Queen tribute band (or three!) are ready to rock you into live concert bliss.