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.
KISS / Queensrÿche Dec 18, 1984 Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Uploaded by Bigwank
KISS / Queensrÿche Dec 15, 1984 Louisville, Kentucky, United States Uploaded by Tam🌸
KISS / Queensrÿche Dec 15, 1984 Louisville, Kentucky, United States Uploaded by Tamra D
KISS / Queensrÿche Dec 12, 1984 Columbus, Ohio, United States Uploaded by Amyincolor
KISS / Queensryche Nov 26, 1984 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
Kiss / Queensryche Nov 25, 1984 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Scuba Steve60
KISS / Queensrÿche Nov 24, 1984 New Haven, Connecticut, United States Uploaded by Lawrence Peryer
Dio / Queensrÿche Oct 29, 1984 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Uploaded by Jr39 Credit: © Jörg Reuter - "ticket designed by myself, based on the original data"
Dio / Queensrÿche Oct 29, 1984 Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany Uploaded by Jr39 Credit: © Jörg Reuter - "original ticket"
Dio / Queensrÿche Oct 6, 1984 London, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by Kapt Kopter Credit: Steve Gray
Dio / Queensrÿche Sep 30, 1984 Manchester, England, United Kingdom Uploaded by John Kidd
Dio / QUEENSRYCHE Sep 5, 1984 Dublin, Leinster, Ireland Uploaded by Rockerman75
