Queensryche

In 1981, singer Geoff Tate, guitarists Chris DeGarmo and Michael Wilton, bassist Eddie Jackson and drummer Scott Rockenfield founded Queensrÿche. In 1982 they released their self-produced, self titled debut EP on their own 206 record label. After the sale of over 60,000 records on 206, the major labels were falling over themselves to sign the band. EMI was chosen and the debut EP was re-released, with the addition of one extra song. 1984’s The Warning found the band recording in London with James Guthrie (Pink Floyd’s The Wall) and film composer Michael Kamen. In 1986 Queensrÿche released Rage For Order, a sonic cornucopia that many considered to be the beginning of the uniqueness that is associated with the band. In 1988 Queensrÿche broke new musical ground with their legendary concept album Operation: Mindcrime. A detailed storyline, character development and strong songs contributed to make this the band’s most ambitious and innovative work to date. Operation: Mindrcime was an enormous popular and critical success, earning the band triple platinum certification from the RIAA, and a Grammy Nomination. 1990’s Empire was a top ten sensation. Fueled by the hit... more...