Freddie Mercury & his fight against AIDS / with Influences on the American Gay and Lesbian sub-culture

In memory of Freddie Mercury September 5, 1946 November 24, 1991

I wont be a rockstar.

Basic info
Born as Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar in 5th of September 1946 lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen. he died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS on 24 November 1991, only one day after publicly acknowledging he had the disease.

 Although he was born in the British protectorate of Zanzibar, which is in East Africa, Mercury was able to remain a British citizen for the remainder of his life.

Freddie's House before he moved to England.

Career
Freddies career influenced a large amount of people. He showed true talent to millions and obtained the reviews of thousands of people. The difference between Freddie and almost all the other rock stars was that he was selling the voice - Montserrat Caball

Songs that Freddie Wrote

Bohemian Rhapsody Seven Seas of Rhye Killer Queen Somebody to Love Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy

We Are the Champions

Bicycle Race Don't Stop Me Now Crazy Little Thing Called Love Play the Game

Performances
David Bowie preformed with Freddie recording the song Under Pressure.
Bowie said of all the more theatrical rock performers, Freddie took it further than the rest he took it over the edge. And of course, I always admired a man who wears tights.

In 1985, during a show, the audience of 72,000 people sang and swayed in unison voted by a group of music executives as the greatest live performance in the history of rock music.

Mercury has performed an estimated 700 concerts all over the world during his career.

Mercury has performed an estimated 700 concerts all over the world during his career.

It is interesting to know that during 19811983, Freddie recorded several tracks with Michael Jackson. Both were only demo songs.

"Victory" "There Must Be More to Life Than This"

Relationships
Freddie had a long-term relationship with Mary Austin in the early 1970s. By the mid-1970s, he had an affair with a male American record executive who worked for Elektra Records. In the early 1980s, he became involved with Barbra Valentin, an Austrian actress.

By mid-1980s, again he became involved with a male hairdresser named Jim Hutton.

Relationships
Freddie said All my lovers asked me why they couldn't replace Mary, but it's simply impossible. The only friend I've got is Mary and I don't want anybody else. To me, she was my common-law wife. To me, it was a marriage.

AIDS Jim Hutton, was diagnosed with HIV/AIDS in 1987. This image, claimed to show how sick Freddie was.

At first, Freddie denied the claims about him having AIDS, for fear of how the public might view him. Freddie wanted to keep things in his life private, yet the media forced him to announce his story.

Freddie hid the status of his HIV for several years, but the awareness of AIDS could have helped him fight against the disease sooner.

He was the first major rock star to die from AIDS. In April 1992, the remaining members of Queen founded The Mercury Phoenix Trust The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness was founded to celebrate the life and legacy of Freddie and raise money for AIDS research

AIDS

A memorial concert for Mercury took place at London's Wembley Stadium on May 20 1992, featuring an array of stars including Liza Minnelli, Elton John, Guns N'Roses, George Michael, David Bowie and Annie Lennox. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i26406_El dM&feature=relmfu

AIDS

Following the enormous conjecture in the press over the last two weeks, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private to date to protect the privacy of those around me.
However, the time has come now for my friends and fans around the world to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join with me, my doctors, and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease. My privacy has always been very special to me and I am famous for my lack of interviews. Please understand this policy will continue.

Only 24 hours had passed since issuing the statement. Freddie died that evening at the age of 45.

Mercury's funeral was conducted by a Zoroastrian priest.

Only family, and a small group of friends were among the few people there. The remaining members of Queen were there. Elton John and David Bowie were also there.

Conclusion
A concert is not a live rendition of our album. It's a theatrical event.

Freddie Mercury