Led Zeppelin: Led Zeppelin was another major influence on Queen. Queen's music often took inspiration from Led Zeppelin's heavy and bombastic sound. Queen also borrowed heavily from Led Zeppelin's use of improvisation and live performance.
Pink Floyd: Pink Floyd was a third major influence on Queen. Queen's music often took inspiration from Pink Floyd's experimental and progressive sound. Queen also borrowed heavily from Pink Floyd's use of sound effects and tape loops.
In addition to these three bands, Queen was also influenced by a number of other artists, including:
* Jimi Hendrix
* The Who
* David Bowie
* T. Rex
* Mott the Hoople
* Slade
* Sweet
* The Kinks
* The Rolling Stones
* The Beach Boys
* The Byrds