Freddie Mercury

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Credits: Far Out / LastFM
Full Name
Farrokh Bulsara
Born
September 5th, 1946
Height
5ft 9in
Hometown
Feltham, Middlesex, England
Net Worth
Estimated $50 million
Family
Freddie Mercury was born to Bomi Bulsara and Jer Bulsara, Parsi parents from British India, in Stone Town, Zanzibar. He had one younger sister, Kashmira Bulsara. Although he never married, Mercury shared a lifelong bond with Mary Austin, whom he described as his closest friend, and later had a long-term relationship with Jim Hutton. He had no children.
Years Active
1969–1991
Bands
Ibex, Wreckage, Sour Milk Sea, Queen
Top Tracks
'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Somebody to Love', 'We Are the Champions', 'Killer Queen', 'Don't Stop Me Now'
Top Albums
'A Night at the Opera', 'News of the World', 'Sheer Heart Attack', 'The Game', 'Mr Bad Guy'
Records Sold
More than 300 million
Number Ones
'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Under Pressure', 'Innuendo', 'These Are the Days of Our Lives', 'Bohemian Rhapsody'
Fun Facts
Freddie Mercury designed Queen's iconic crest himself, drawing on his training in graphic art at Ealing Art College and incorporating the zodiac signs of the band's members. Before joining Queen, Mercury worked as a baggage handler at Heathrow Airport while pursuing a career in music. Freddie Mercury's performance with Queen at Live Aid in 1985 is widely regarded as one of the greatest live performances in the history of popular music.
Related Artists
Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon, David Bowie, Elton John

Freddie Mercury was a British musician, singer, songwriter and record producer best known as the charismatic lead vocalist of Queen. Celebrated for his extraordinary four-octave vocal range, theatrical stage presence and flamboyant performances, Mercury helped transform Queen into one of the most successful and influential rock bands in history.

As the principal songwriter behind classics including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘Somebody to Love’, ‘We Are the Champions’ and ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’, he demonstrated remarkable versatility across rock, opera, pop and disco influences.

Beyond his work with Queen, Mercury enjoyed a successful solo career while becoming a global cultural icon. Following his death in 1991, his legacy has continued to grow, cementing his place as one of the greatest frontmen in the history of popular music.

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Freddie Mercury was a British musician, singer and songwriter best known as the lead vocalist of Queen and one of the greatest frontmen in rock history.
Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara on September 5th, 1946, in Stone Town, Zanzibar.
Freddie Mercury is best known for writing and performing songs including 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'Somebody to Love', 'We Are the Champions', 'Killer Queen' and 'Don't Stop Me Now'.
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