Roger Taylor 'never really happy' with first Queen album despite X-rated 'diversion'

Queen in 1973 when they released their debut album (Image: GETTY) On this day in 1973 a heavy metal and prog rock album announced the arrival of one of the greatest bands in rock history with their eponymous debut. Queen had been gigging since 1970 and a lucky break had offered them the chance to road test brand-new recording facilities at De Lane Lea Studios in Dean Street, Soho. The resulting slick five-track demo included eventual debut single Keep Yourself Alive but only attracted one, unacceptable and low, record deal offer.

Luckily, producers John Anthony and Roy Thomas Baker had heard the sessions and promoted the band to the owners of the prestigious Trident Studios, Barry and Norman Sheffield, who gave the band the chance to continue recording with them and oversaw all their publishing and management needs at the time. However, even when complete unknowns, Queen always had very clear ideas about their sound and soon clashed with the producers. Roger Taylor and Brian May both explained why.

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