Queen are an English rock band that was formed in 1970. Their members are Brian May and Roger Taylor. The third member and bass guitarist was John Deacon, who retired in 1997; and the fourth member and frontman of the band was Freddie Mercury, who performed with the band until his death in 1991. They are considered one of the best rock bands in recent history, with thousands of fans all over the world and having produced several best-selling albums.
In 1991, Disney acquired the Exclusive distribution rights to Queen's entire music catalogue in all North American territories, as a way to add value to their recently created record company, Hollywood Records, which the agreement remains to this day.
In 2019, Disney also acquired the distribution and production rights of the Queen film Bohemian Rhapsody, as part of the 20th Century Studios merger.
Uses of Queen songs in Disney Films and Television
- Their song "We Will Rock You" was featured in The Mighty Ducks, D2: The Mighty Ducks, and The Pacifier.
- Their song "We are the Champions" was featured in The Mighty Ducks, D2: The Mighty Ducks, Chicken Little, and High Fidelity.
- Their song "Tie Your Mother Down" was featured in Super Mario Bros..
- Their song "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" was featured in Mars Needs Moms, Son in Law, and Mr. Wrong.
- Their song "Stone Cold Crazy" was featured in Encino Man and Cruella.
- Their song "Keep Yourself Alive" was featured in Encino Man.
- Their song "Under Pressure" was featured in Grosse Point Blank and 40 Days and 40 Nights.
- Their song "Don't Stop Me Now" was featured in the 2015 album Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Mix Vol. 1.
- Their song "Another One Bites the Dust" was used in a Re-MICKS music video.
- In addition, the Muppets performed their song "Bohemian Rhapsody", and the original version of the song was included in the game Fantasia: Music Evolved.