Queen + Paul Rodgers Members, Gear & Sound

Genre

Members

Select a Queen + Paul Rodgers band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Brian May

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Keyboardist

Groups:

Queen Mark Knopfler’s Guitar Heroes The G3 Jam Rock Aid Armenia Brian May & Friends Queen + Adam Lambert Rock Therapy Smile 1984 The Brian May Band Hale & Pace and the Stonkers Artists United for Nature

See Gear
Roger Meddows Taylor

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Drummer Composer

Groups:

Queen Queen + Adam Lambert Band Aid 30 Smile The Cross Hale & Pace and the Stonkers

See Gear
Paul Rodgers

Roles:

Singer

Groups:

Bad Company Free Rock Aid Armenia The Firm Slash & Paul Rodgers with the Band of Gypsys The Law Paul Rodgers and Company

See Gear
Danny Miranda

Roles:

Bassist

Groups:

Blue Öyster Cult

Needs more gear

See Gear
Jamie Moses

Roles:

Guitarist

Groups:

The Brian May Band

No gear added

See Gear
Philip Edney

Roles:

Composer

Groups:

The Brian May Band The Cross SAS Band

No gear added

See Gear

About

Queen + Paul Rodgers is a unique collaboration between the legendary British rock band Queen and renowned rock vocalist Paul Rodgers. Formed in 2004, this supergroup merged the talents of Brian May (guitar, vocals), Roger Taylor (drums, vocals), and Paul Rodgers (lead vocals, bass), creating a dynamic blend of blues rock, symphonic rock, and hard rock. While bassist John Deacon chose not to participate, this combination of iconic rock figures resulted in a powerful fusion of Queen's theatrical flair and Rodgers' bluesy grit, celebrated through tours and the studio album The Cosmos Rocks.

How to Sound Like Queen + Paul Rodgers

The sound of Queen + Paul Rodgers is characterized by a robust and melodic intensity, combining the majestic and layered guitar work of Brian May with Paul Rodgers' soulful, gritty vocal delivery. The band's sonic palette is expansive, featuring rich, overdriven guitar tones courtesy of May's iconic Brian May Guitars BMG Special and Gibson Flying V. These instruments help craft a sound that is both anthemic and raw, blending well with the powerful drumming of Roger Taylor, who often employs his Ludwig Classic Maple Fab Silver Sparkle kit for a punchy yet expansive backdrop. The group's music thrives on a mix of emotional resonance and rock dynamism, making use of both intricate guitar harmonies and a commanding vocal presence to capture their distinctive energy.

Discography

Return Of The Champions (Live)

2005

Get the Queen + Paul Rodgers Sound

Want to sound like Queen + Paul Rodgers? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.