Smile (band)

This article is about the 1968–1970 English rock band. For other bands, see Smile (disambiguation) § Groups.

Smile
Brian May (left), Tim Staffell (centre) and Roger Taylor, outside the Royal Albert Hall, London, c. 27 February 1969
Brian May (left), Tim Staffell (centre)
and Roger Taylor, outside the Royal Albert Hall, London, c. 27 February 1969
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresProgressive rock[1]
Years active
  • 1968–1970
  • 1992
  • 2018
LabelsMercury
Spinoffs
Past members

Smile were an English rock band formed in London in 1968 and was the predecessor of the band Queen. The band was formed by Tim Staffell and Brian May, who later went on to form Queen. They were later joined by drummer Roger Taylor, who also went on to form Queen. They recorded six songs and disbanded in 1970. These songs were titled "April Lady", "Step on Me", "Polar Bear", "Earth", "Blag", and "Doin' Alright" (later re-recorded by Queen for their self-titled debut album in 1973). These songs exist on the CD Ghost of a Smile. "April Lady" was dedicated to Roger Taylor's girlfriend at the time.

  1. ^ Hepworth, David (25 May 2011). "God Save The Queen by David Hepworth (Radio Times)". Queen Online. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 8 October 2015.