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 / 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
Metallica / Queensrÿche Apr 19, 1989 Green Bay, Wisconsin, United States Uploaded by Samegodd
Metallica / Queensrÿche Apr 16, 1989 Trotwood, Ohio, United States Uploaded by J Phillips
Metallica / Queensrÿche Apr 10, 1989 Québec, Quebec, Canada Uploaded by Jean Frederic Vachon
Metallica / Queensrÿche Apr 7, 1989 Toronto, Ontario, Canada Uploaded by Sconjin
Metallica / Queensrÿche Mar 30, 1989 Portland, Maine, United States Uploaded by Peter Brett
Metallica / Queensrÿche Mar 12, 1989 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States Uploaded by Zimtrim
