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Freddie Mercury

Also known as Farrokh Bulsara, Freddy Mercury, Larry Lurex

Freddie Mercury was a British singer and songwriter who achieved global fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he is known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman with his theatrical style, influencing the artistic direction of Queen.

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Freddie Mercury was a British singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, and composer. Born Farukh Bulsara in Zanzibar City in 1946, he held citizenship in the United Kingdom and the Sultanate of Zanzibar. He performed using the guitar, piano, Hammond organ, and keyboard instrument. His recorded works were released through Columbia Records, Polydor, EMI, and Parlophone.

Mercury participated in Live Aid and worked in Munich. He died in Kensington in 1991 from bronchopneumonia. His native language was English, and he identified as bisexual. He also used the pseudonym Larry Lurex. His published works include *A Life in Lyrics* and *BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY SAXOPHONE -PARTITION+PARTIES SEPAREES*. His music spans genres including adult contemporary, album rock, British, classic rock, and classical.

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: United Kingdom
Active from: 1946
Active to: 1991

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

Born in 1946 in Zanzibar to Indian parents from the Parsi community, Mercury attended British 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 previously studied and written music, 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 was a producer and guest musician for other artists.

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