Group
Smile
predecessor band to Queen
- From
- United Kingdom
- Active
- 1968–1970
- Releases
- 3
- classic rock
- hard rock
- rock
About
Smile were an English rock band formed in London in 1968 who were the predecessors of the band Queen. Smile were formed by Tim Staffell and Brian May, and later joined by drummer Roger Taylor. 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.
Members
Discography
Singles
Compilations
Links
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Reference
Artist rename
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 41337bb4-2ca9-42a9-8409-daf0081f004e
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 9 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.