About
Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar, spent his childhood in India before settling in England. In 1970, he formed Queen with Brian May and Roger Taylor, joined by John Deacon in 1971. He wrote many of the band's hits, including 'Bohemian Rhapsody', and was acclaimed for his stage presence and voice. He also had a solo career and collaborated with Montserrat Caballé. He died of AIDS in 1991.
* 1946-09-05 — † 1991-11-24
Major works
- Bohemian Rhapsody (1975)song
- Killer Queen (1974)song
- Somebody to Love (1976)song
- Mr. Bad Guy (1985)album
- Barcelona (1988)album
Key milestones
- 1970Forms the band Queen with Brian May and Roger Taylor.
- 1985Memorable performance with Queen at Live Aid at Wembley.
- 1991Dies of AIDS in London at age 45.
Themes
LoveIdentityFreedomTheatricalityMortality
Sources: britannica.com · oxforddnb.com · songhall.org
