Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury was a British singer, songwriter and musician whose theatrical vocals and commanding stage presence helped define Queen’s sound and public identity. Born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar, he studied graphic design in England before forming Queen with Brian May and Roger Taylor in 1970. He wrote or co-wrote enduring songs including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love” and “We Are the Champions,” while also pursuing a successful solo career. Mercury died on November 24, 1991, leaving a lasting influence on rock performance and popular music.