Chapter 1
Desert dust and generator jams
Chapter 2
The ultimate rock supergroup
Chapter 3
Shifting shapes and experimental sounds
Chapter 4
Modern masterpieces and enduring legacy
YOUR GOAL
Master of The desert rock dynasty of Queens of the Stone Age
Ch 1 · Desert dust and generator jams
suaz To launch the project on July 4, 1995, the artist tracked drums, bass, guitar, and vocals with Barrett
suaz Desert Rock Generator Parties
We hauled a generator out into the heat, And let the heavy bass hum shake beneath our feet.
suaz Local teenagers gathered at secret desert parties where bands plugged amplifiers into portable generators, shaping a raw and
Fun Fact
Desert Sessions origin: Frontman Josh Homme founded the Desert Sessions in 1997, recording ten experimental EPs with rotating artists in Joshua Tree.
Glossary
generator (noun)
A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. During the late 1980s, Josh Homme staged impromptu Palm Desert concerts powered by these portable devices.
A machine that converts mechanical energy into electrical energy. During the late 1980s, Josh Homme staged impromptu Palm Desert concerts powered by these portable devices.
Quiz
Which future Queens of the Stone Age hit song was originally recorded during the Desert Sessions?
Quiz
In which California desert town is the famous Rancho De La Luna recording studio located?