First Name
Freddie
Last Name
Mercury
Birthday
1946-09-05
Height
69.25
Build
Athletic
Eye Color
Brown - Dark
Hair Color
Black
Birthplace
Stone Town , Zanzibar, Tanzania
Zodiac Sign
Virgo
Died
1991-11-24
Place of Death
His home in London
Cause of Death
AIDS
Ethnicity
Asian/Indian
Religion
Other
Claim to Fame
Lead singer of Queen
Gender
Male
Music Genre
Rock
Nationality
English
Music Genre
Pop/Rock, Piano
Music Style
Hard Rock, Contemporary Pop/Rock, Album Rock, Prog-Rock, Classical
Music Mood
Stylish, Theatrical, Confident, Boisterous, Dramatic, Bravado, Campy, Exuberant, Sexy, Elegant, Sophisticated, Visceral, Refined/Mannered, Rousing, Sentimental, Passionate, Street-Smart, Romantic, Sleazy, Reflective, Elaborate
Instrument
Vocals, Piano, Keyboards, Classical Music Entry
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Profile Bio Text
Combining theatrics and an outrageously flamboyant stage persona with his fine natural-born talent (he possessed one of the greatest voices in all of music and penned some of pop`s most enduring and instantly recognizable compositions), one of rock`s greatest all-time entertainers/showmen was unquestionably Queen vocalist Freddie Mercury. Born Farrokh Bulsara on September 5, 1946, in Zanzibar to Persian parents (his father worked as a high court cashier for the British government), young Farrokh soon adopted the name Freddie by fellow classmates while attending an English boarding school. Freddie soon discovered his love for art and music, both subjects that he explored voraciously (he began taking piano lessons around this time), putting his newly found piano talent to use as he played in rock & roll bands with friends. Due to political upheaval in Zanzibar, Freddie and his family fled Zanzibar for England in 1964.
Back in England, Freddie enrolled in the Ealing College of Art and fell under the spell of guitar wizard Jimi Hendrix. It was while attending Ealing that Freddie befriended a fellow aspiring musician, bassist Tim Staffel, who was a member of a local band called Smile. Freddie soon began attending Smile`s rehearsals and struck up a friendship with the group`s other members, guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor. Inspired by his new friends, he began playing in bands himself (such as Ibex, Wreckage, and Sour Milk Sea, among others), but instead of just playing piano as he did back in Zanzibar, he began singing. To pay the bills, Freddie opened up a stall on Piccadilly Circus with Taylor, selling clothing geared toward fellow rock musicians. By 1970, Freddie had become frustrated that his music career had yet to blossom, and when he heard that Staffel had left Smile, Freddie promptly took his place, finally uniting musically with May and Taylor.
Inspired by the heavy rock of Led Zeppelin/Hendrix as well as the vocal harmonies of the Beatles and the over-the-top look of the burgeoning glam rock movement (David Bowie and T. Rex), the new group decided to mix up all these influences in one big melting pot, resulting in the formation of Queen. Sensing that it was only natural that a soon-to-be rock star should have an equally grand name, Bulsara soon became Freddie Mercury. The new band honed their sound throughout the early `70s (ultimately signing with EMI in England and Elektra in the U.S.), and after going through a succession of bassists, finally found a permanent member, John Deacon, just prior to the recording of their first album. But just before the release of Queen`s self-titled debut in 1973, Freddie issued the solo single "I Can Hear Music"/"Going Back" (with his Queen bandmates backing him) under the pseudonym Larry Lurex. The single sank from view shortly after release, while Queen`s debut fared little better. It was during an early Queen show that Freddie`s mic stand accidentally snapped in half, and instead of replacing it, Mercury carried on with the damaged stand, which ultimately became an on-stage trademark for the singer. Dressed in outrageous Zandra Rhodes-designed threads, dolled up in makeup/eyeliner, and wearing black nail polish on his right hand, Freddie instantly stood out from the rest of the then-current rock pack. Although there was speculation about his sexuality throughout his career, Mercury refused to confirm or deny that he was bisexual during his lifetime.
Slowly but surely, Queen built up an enormous and dedicated worldwide following due to their bombastic stage show and such hit releases as 1974`s Queen II and Sheer Heart Attack, but it was the Mercury-penned "Bohemian Rhapsody" off 1975`s breakthrough A Night at the Opera that solidified Queen as one of rock`s top bands. Further hit albums followed: 1976`s A Day at the Races, 1977`s News of the World, 1978`s Jazz, and 1979`s Live Killers, during which Freddie penned such hit songs (and eventual rock radio staples) as "Killer Queen," "Somebody to Love," "We Are the Champions," "Don`t Stop Me Now," and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." By the late `70s, Freddie had become one of rock`s leading frontmen as his image changed from his early glam rock look to an image that was met with some consternation from fans: he cut his hair short, grew a moustache, and dressed in all leather. In addition to his work with Queen, Mercury fulfilled a longtime dream by performing with the Royal Ballet in October of 1979.
The `80s would prove to be puzzling time for Queen, as they kicked off the new decade with their biggest album yet, The Game — scoring one of 1980`s biggest hits, the dancefloor anthem "Another One Bites the Dust" — and most successful tour. But instead of treating the successful musical experiment as a brief detour, Queen decided to explore dance music more thoroughly on their follow-up, Hot Space, resulting in their
Couple Profile Source
www.themarchoftheblackqueen.piczo.com
High School
St. Mary's High School de Mazagon
Official Websites
www.freddie.ru, freddie.helenheart.com, www.corax.com/mercury/, www.geocities.com/SunsetStrip/Stadium/5025/, www.montreuxmusic.com
Full Name at Birth
Farrokh Bomi Bulsara
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Distinctive Feature
His vocal range spanned three octaves in full voice, from F2 to F5.
Associated People
Brian May (guitarrist from Queen), Roger Meddows Taylor (Queen's drummer), John Deacon (bassist of Queen)
Pets
Adeleh (Cat - Freddie's favourite cat), Dalileh (Cat - Freddie's favourite cat)
Favorite Places
Montreux
Favorite Movies
Some Like It Hot [1959]
Favorite Songs
Can't Buy Me Love (The Beatles)
Favorite Foods
Spicey Foods
Favorite Bands
Jimi Hendrix Experience
Favorite Colors
Black, White
Favorite Accessories
Tights, Glittery Gloves, Diamonds
Favorite People
Jimi Hendrix (Fashion Idol), Liza Minneli (Fashion Idol), Marilyn Monroe (Fashion Idol)
University
Ealing Art College de Londres
Father
Bomi Bulsara
Mother
Jer Bulsara
Sister
Kashmira Bulsara
Favorite Places
Japan
Favorite Foods
Spare ribs with onion sauce, Pizza
Favorite Accessories
Microphone With Handle
University
Isleworth Polytechnic
Occupation Text
Singer/Songwriter
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Age
45
Associated People
Peter Freestone (personal assistant), John Reid (Queen's manager)
Wikipedia Text
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; Gujarati: ફરોખ બલ્સારા, Pharōkh Balsārā); 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "We Are the Champions". In addition to his work with Queen, he led a solo career, and also occasionally served as a producer and guest musician (piano or vocals) for other artists. He died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS on 24 November 1991, only one day after publicly acknowledging he had the disease.
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