Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury, in my opinion, was the
Greatest Singer in the History of Rock-n-Roll.

Whether a raunchy jam like Tie Your Mother Down or a pleading, sensitive melody in Love Of My Life, Freddie Mercury’s soul was evident in every note he ever sang. We believed him as we listened to Under Pressure or Somebody To Love. His passion made us clench our fists and sing along.

Born: Farrokh Bulsara on September 5, 1946, Stone Town, Zanzibar
Died: November 24, 1991

• Diploma in Art and Graphic Design at Ealing Art College
• Sold second-hand clothes in the Kensington Market
• Formed the band Ibex in 1969
• In April, 1970 joined Brian May and Roger Taylor of Smile
• Renamed band Queen and designed its crest (logo)
• Influenced by artists such as Aretha Franklin, The Who, Jim Croce, Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon, and The Beatles
• Songwriter of Queen’ classics such as “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “Seven Seas of Rhye”, “Killer Queen”, “Somebody to Love”, “Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy”, “We Are the Champions”, “Bicycle Race”, “Don’t Stop Me Now”, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and “Play the Game”
• Recorded 2 solo albums Mr. Bad Guy (1985) and Barcelona (1988)