Queensrÿche is often considered one of the "Big Three" pioneers of the progressive metal genre alongside Dream Theater and Fates Warning. After releasing two studio albums to moderate success, Queensrÿche made its big break in 1988 with the release of "Operation" Mindcrime," now widely considered one of the greatest concept albums of all time. It was followed by "Empire" (1990), which included the single "Silent Lucidity." It remains the band's only Top 10 single in the US while the band's fifth album "Promised Land" (1994) remains the highest-ranking album worldwide, ranking at 3 on the US Billboard 200 and 13 on the UK Albums Chart. The band's founding members included vocalist Geoff Tate, guitarists Michael Wilton and Chris DeGarmo (who was also the keyboardist), bassist Eddie Jackson, and drummer Scott Rockenfield. Only Wilton and Jackson remain with the band today. DeGarmo departed in 1997 due to burnout, Tate was fired in 2012, and Rockenfield left in 2017 to take care of his newborn son.
These are photos from concerts where Queensrÿche played, so they may be of other bands that played the concert as well.
Queensrÿche / Suicidal Tendencies Jul 23, 1991 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Queensrÿche / Suicidal Tendencies Jul 6, 1991 Uploaded by Sneekymee
Queensrÿche Jul 6, 1991 Jacksonville, Florida, United States Uploaded by Lorenza Mc Cants
Queensryche / Suicidal Tendencies Jul 5, 1991 Orlando, Florida, United States Uploaded by Brian J. Walsh
Queensryche / Suicidal Tendencies Jul 3, 1991 Miami, Florida, United States Uploaded by Brian J. Walsh
Queensryche / Suicidal Tendencies Jul 3, 1991 Miami, Florida, United States Uploaded by Kevin Knutson
Queensrÿche / Suicidal Tendencies Jun 19, 1991 Little Rock, Arkansas, United States Uploaded by David Mc Cormack
Queensrÿche Jun 4, 1991 Dayton, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Rob Luce
Queensryche / Suicidal Tendencies May 28, 1991 Peoria, Illinois, United States Uploaded by Kevin Schwenger
Queensryche / Suicidal Tendencies May 28, 1991 Peoria, Illinois, United States Uploaded by James Landrith
Queensrÿche / Lynch Mob Nov 29, 1990 Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands Uploaded by Marco68
Queensrÿche / Lynch Mob Nov 19, 1990 Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Uploaded by Jr39 Credit: © Jörg Reuter - "original ticket"
Queensrÿche / Lynch Mob Nov 14, 1990 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Kapt Kopter Credit: Steve Gray
Queensrÿche / Warrant May 14, 1989 San Jose, California, United States Uploaded by Russdudeman
Metal Hammer Festival Apr 30, 1989 Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Uploaded by Jay O. Tea
Queensryche Apr 27, 1989 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Kapt Kopter Credit: Steve Gray
