On this day, November 24, 1991, Freddie Mercury died.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

Freddie Mercury



Mercury performing with Queen in New Haven, Connecticut, on 16 November 1977

Born: Farrokh Bulsara: 5 September 1946; Stone Town, Sultanate of Zanzibar
Died; 24 November 1991 (aged 45); London, England
Cause of death: Bronchopneumonia as a complication of AIDS

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British singer, songwriter, record producer, and lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman, with his highly theatrical style influencing the artistic direction of Queen.

Born in 1946 in Zanzibar to Parsi-Indian parents, he attended English-style 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. Having studied and written music for years, he formed Queen in 1970 with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger 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". His charismatic stage performances often saw him interact with the audience, as displayed at the 1985 Live Aid concert. He also led a solo career and served as a producer and guest musician for other artists.

Mercury died in 1991 at age 45 due to complications from AIDS. He confirmed the day before his death that he had contracted the disease, having been diagnosed in 1987. Mercury had continued to record with Queen following his diagnosis, and he was posthumously featured on the band's final album, Made in Heaven (1995). In 1992, his tribute concert was held at Wembley Stadium.

As a member of Queen, Mercury was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. In 1990, he and the other Queen members were awarded the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music, and one year after his death Mercury was awarded it individually. In 2005, Queen were awarded an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors. In 2002, Mercury ranked number 58 in the BBC's poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. His career with Queen was dramatised in the 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody.

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[tavernier]

1. Thank you for your post!

I’m a diehard Freddie fan. If you were to walk into my bedroom right now you would see me surrounded by Freddie memorabilia: record album covers, Funko Freddie dolls, a handmade crocheted Freddie with yellow jacket and Adidas shoes and red striped pants and long handled microphone, made by a friend for me. In my dresser you would find many Freddie tee shirts and socks. And on my phone cover is Freddie, arm straight up, singing “ERO!”
He is my go to spirit guide when life and politics get too depressing.

Thanks again! ❤️

[AllyCat]

2. Such a fantastic showman and musician!

Had he contracted the disease even a year later, he likely would have survived the disease. We have so many ways to help hiv sufferers now.

[Duppers]

3. If you get a chance to see Bohemian Rhapsody,

The movie, then please do.

Today is also Gwilym Lee's birthday; he's the actor who played Brian May.

[Sal_NV]

4. The best live performance, in my opinion, of Queen at Wembly.

[scipan]

6. July 12, 1986

Queen's final show was titled A Night Of Summer Magic and took place at Knebworth House in Hertfordshire on 9 August 1986.

Diagnosed in 1987.

He kept on recording songs almost until the end.

One of my favorite bands.