The provided text is an excerpt from a Wikipedia article detailing the life and career of American singer Geoff Tate. It outlines his background, his rise to fame as the lead vocalist for the progressive metal band Queensrÿche from 1982 to 2012, and the commercial success of albums like Operation: Mindcrime and Empire. The source heavily focuses on the highly publicized controversy and lawsuit surrounding his 2012 firing from Queensrÿche, which eventually resulted in a settlement allowing his former bandmates to retain the name while Tate gained rights to tour as Operation: Mindcrime. The article also covers his solo work, discography, other activities like filmmaking and winemaking, and personal life details.