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Members

Current

Name
Begin
Occupation

Jon Theodore

2013

Drums (drum set)

Percussion

Michael Shuman

2007

Background vocals

Bass guitar

Dean Fertita

2007

Guitar

Keyboard

Percussion

Background vocals

Troy Van Leeuwen

2002

Bass guitar

Guitar

Background vocals

Vibraphone

Lap steel guitar

Keyboard

Josh Homme

1996

Slide guitar

Bass guitar

Guitar

Keyboard

Lead vocals

History

Name
Begin
End
Occupation

Victor Indrizzo

1995
1996

Percussion

Gene Trautmann

1999
2002

Drums (drum set)

Percussion

Dan Druff

2004
2005

Bass guitar

Mark Lanegan

2001
2005

Keyboard

Background vocals

Lead vocals

Brendon McNichol

2000
2002

Lap steel guitar

Guitar

Piano

Joey Castillo

2002
2012

Percussion

Drums (drum set)

Dave Grohl

2012
2013

Percussion

Drums (drum set)

Background vocals

Van Conner

1995
1996

Bass guitar

Nick Oliveri

1998
2004

Guitar

Lead vocals

Background vocals

Bass guitar

Alain Johannes

2005
2007

Bass guitar

Piano

Organ

Guitar

Dave Grohl

2001
2002

Drums (drum set)

Percussion

Background vocals

Josh Homme

1995
1996

Lead vocals

Natasha Shneider

2005
2005

Keyboard

Matt Cameron

1997
1997

Drums (drum set)

Percussion

Alfredo Hernández

1998
1999

Drums (drum set)

Percussion

Matt Cameron

1995
1996

Drums (drum set)

Dave Catching

1998
2000

Keyboard

Guitar

Lap steel guitar

Josh Homme

1995
1996

Guitar

Mike Johnson

1998
1998

Bass guitar

Story of Queens of the Stone Age

Queens of the Stone Age: A Rock N' Roll Juggernaut

Queens of the Stone Age, often shortened to QOTSA, is a rock band born from the ashes of the legendary Kyuss. This American hard rock outfit emerged in Seattle, Washington in 1996, spearheaded by the visionary guitarist and vocalist Josh Homme. Homme, the band's constant through multiple line-up changes, has crafted a unique sound that blends influences from blues, Krautrock, and even electronica.

Their signature sound, however, is a heavy, riff-driven style that emphasizes powerful rhythms and Homme's distinctive falsetto vocals. Throw in some unorthodox guitar scales and you have a recipe for rock n' roll magic.

QOTSA's roots run deep in the Palm Desert music scene. Their self-titled debut album, recorded with former Kyuss member Alfredo Hernández on drums, saw Homme handle all other instruments. The subsequent tour brought in bassist Nick Oliveri, who became a co-lead vocalist alongside Homme, adding another layer to their already potent sound.

The band's second album, "Rated R," marked a turning point. With guest vocals from the legendary Mark Lanegan, it was their major label debut, released on Interscope Records. The album's critical and commercial success solidified their status as a force to be reckoned with. Their breakout single, "The Lost Art of Keeping a Secret," cemented their position as a household name in the rock world.

While the band's line-up has shifted over the years, their core sound remains, driven by Homme's creative genius. Today, the band features a tight-knit group: Troy Van Leeuwen (guitar, lap steel, keyboards), Michael Shuman (bass, keyboards), Dean Fertita (keyboards, guitar), and Jon Theodore (drums). Their sound, however, is more than just the sum of its parts. It's a testament to the relentless pursuit of sonic perfection that has kept Queens of the Stone Age at the forefront of rock music for over two decades.

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