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 Mar 3, 1985 Calgary, Alberta, Canada Uploaded by Zimtrim
KISS / Queensrÿche Mar 2, 1985 Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada Uploaded by Zimtrim
KISS / Queensrÿche Mar 1, 1985 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Uploaded by Zimtrim
KISS / Queensrÿche Feb 27, 1985 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Uploaded by Johnnycerveza64
KISS / Queensrÿche Feb 27, 1985 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Uploaded by Zimtrim
KISS / Queensrÿche Feb 24, 1985 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Russdudeman
KISS / Queensrÿche Feb 24, 1985 Sacramento, California, United States Uploaded by Sactoslacker
KISS / QUEENSRYCHE Feb 20, 1985 San Bernardino, California, United States Uploaded by Bri Kel
KISS / Queensrÿche Feb 17, 1985 Long Beach, California, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
KISS / Queensrÿche Feb 9, 1985 Oakland, California, United States Uploaded by Russdudeman
KISS / Queensrÿche Jan 31, 1985 Houston, Texas, United States Uploaded by Jon2gon
KISS / Queensrÿche Jan 26, 1985 Austin, Texas, United States Uploaded by Bob B
KISS / Krokus / Queensryche Jan 11, 1985 Sunrise, Florida, United States Uploaded by Brian J. Walsh
