Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara; was a British singer and songwriter who died on November 24, 1991.
He was born on September 5, 1946. As the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen, he achieved worldwide fame. Due to his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range, he was regarded as one of rock music’s greatest singers. Mercury’s theatrical style, which defied rock frontman conventions, had an impact on The Queen’s artistic direction.
Mercury was born in Zanzibar in 1946 to parents who were Parsi and Indian. He attended English-style boarding schools in India beginning at the age of eight and returned to Zanzibar following high school. In 1964, his family moved from Zanzibar to Middlesex, England.
After years of studying and writing music, he and guitarist Brian May co-founded Queen in 1970. Mercury wrote for the band the songs “Killer Queen,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love.” During his charismatic stage performances, such as the 1985 Live Aid concert, he frequently engaged the audience. He also ran a show business and worked as a maker and guest performer for other artisans.
Freddie Mercury wife or girlfriend: Who is Mary Austin?
Mercury had a long-term relationship with Mary Austin, but he never got married. In 1969, when he was 24 and she was 19, they met through bandmate Brian May. According to Biography.com, Mary Austin’s upbringing in south London was relatively poor; Her mother was a housekeeper, and her father was a wallpaper trimmer.
