As a person average, over the age of the average TW average age,.......I can tell you, Queen, was, and is, on par with an average band, of the average era. They were not considered anything special. Or, of any major significance that I can remember.
I guess if you compare them to modern bands, meaning they can actually play instruments, and have some semblance of talent, I guess they hold up in terms of longevity. But, other than that, I just remember the football song that really rocked. Oh yeah, and they did that Flash Gordon thing.