Freddie Mercury Biography

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Sofía Santis silva
Carol Daniela Bueno
• Freddie Mercury was a
famous singer and
songwriter known for his
performances as the lead
artiste of the rock-and-roll
band, 'Queen'. He was
musically inclined from a
very young age, and
according to acquaintances,
he had the ability to listen
to any song and play the
tune on the piano.
Childhood & Early Life

• Childhood & Early Life

• Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh
Bulsara, to Parsi parents, Bomi and Jer
Bulsara, on September 5, 1946, in the
British territory of the Sultanate of
Zanzibar, a part of present day Tanzania.
Farrokh, his younger sibling Kashmira,
and their parents were practising
Zoroastrians.
 • Once he graduated, he earned his
While in school, Farrokh living by selling old clothes in
began referring to London's 'Kensington Market',
himself as Freddie, and working at the 'Heathrow Airport'.
in 1958, he formed a He also performed for various
music group, 'The music bands, like 'Ibex', and 'Sour
Hectics'. The band Milk Sea'.
performed rock and roll
songs sung by artistes
Little Richard and Cliff
Richard.
 Career
• During 1970-80, the exceptional
singer acted as singer and
songwriter for several albums
produced by his band, 'Queen'.
They played rock-and-roll
music, and shot to fame
because of Freddie, who,
despite having a baritone voice,
sang brilliantly in the tenor
range.
 • One of the best known albums released by this
famous singer is 'Mr. Bad Guy', a solo album
produced in 1985. The album had eleven songs,
Major Works all of which were written by the singer himself,
and it included a variety of music genres, from
pop to disco to dance music.
 • In 1990, Freddie, as a part of
'Queen', received the 'Brit
Awards' for 'Outstanding
Contribution to Music'.
• Freddie, along with other
members of 'Queen' was
inducted into various Halls of
Fame, posthumously.

Awards & Achievements

Personal Life & Legacy

• The famous singer initially fell in love with Mary Austin, with whom
he lived together at West Kensington, London, for almost 6 years.
• In 1976, he embarked on an affair with male employee of 'Elektra
Records', which saw the end of his relationship with Mary.