Freddie Mercury

British rock singer and songwriter

Born: September 5, 1946 · Died: November 24, 1991

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Who was Freddie Mercury?

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British singer, songwriter and pianist who achieved global fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen, which he co-founded with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Born in 1946 in Zanzibar to Indian parents from the Parsi community, Mercury attended British boarding schools in India from the age of eight and returned to Zanzibar after secondary school. In 1964, his family fled the Zanzibar Revolution, moving to Middlesex, England. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman with his theatrical style, influencing the artistic direction of Queen. Having previously studied and written music, he formed Queen in 1970 with May and Taylor. Mercury wrote numerous hits for Queen, including "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love", "We Are the Champions", "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love".

Historical significance

Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of popular music, he is known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range.

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