Freddie Mercury was a British singer-songwriter and the lead artiste of the rock-and-roll band, 'Queen.' He was inclined towards music from a very young age, and according to acquaintances, he had the ability to play any song the tune on the piano. After singing for a few short-lived bands, he formed his own music group called 'Queen,' along with musicians Brian May and Roger Taylor. The band became quite popular in the 70s, belting out hits like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'We Are the Champions.' This incredible singer performed in over 700 live concerts. His performances were marked by his flamboyant personality and his vocal range. 'Mercury: The Afterlife and Times of a Rock God' is a monodrama about his life. He was named by the 'BBC' as one of the '100 Greatest Britons,' and one of the 'Top 100 Singers of All Time' by the 'Rolling Stone' magazine.
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Also Known As
Frederick Freddie Mercury, Farrokh Bulsara
Famous As
Singer-songwriter
Diseases & Disabilities
HIV
Education
St. Peter's Boys School, West Thames College, Ealing Art College, St. Mary's School, Mumbai
Spouse(s)
Jim Hutton, Mary Austin