Smile (band)

This article is about the 1968–1970 English rock band. For other bands, see Smile (disambiguation) § Groups.

Smile
Brian May (left), Tim Staffell (centre)
and Roger Taylor, outside the Royal Albert Hall, London, c. 27 February 1969
Background information
OriginLondon, England
GenresProgressive rock
Years active
  • 1968–1970
  • 1992
  • 2018
LabelMercury
Spinoffs
Spinoff of1984
Past members

Smile were an English rock band formed in London in 1968. They 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.

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