Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercurywas a British singer, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist and co-principal songwriter of the rock band Queen. He also became known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury wrote and composed numerous hits for Queen; occasionally served as a producer and guest musicianfor other artists; and concurrently led a solo career while performing with Queen...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionRock Singer
Date of Birth5 September 1946
CityZanzibar City, Tanzania
I am not going to be a star. I am going to be a legend.
I guess I've always lived the glamorous life of a star. It 's nothing new - I used to spend down to the last dime.
I never thought of myself as the leader. The most important person, perhaps.
When I'm dead are they going to remember me ? I don't really think about it, it's up to them. When I'm dead, who cares ? I don't.
I was never too keen on the British music press. They've called us a supermarket hype, and they used to suggest that we didn't write our own songs.
It's not a question of money anymore. I spend money like it's nothing. You know, I could be penniless tomorrow, but I'd get back, somehow.
The bigger the better; in everything.
About ten years ago, I knew three chords on the guitar. Now, in 1982, I know three chords on the guitar.
I think Queen songs are pure escapism, like going to see a good film.
We were disliked by the press in the early days because they couldn't put their finger on us, and that was the case with Zeppelin as well.
The reason we're successful, darling? My overall charisma, of course.
You know, I designed the Queen crest. I simply combined all the creatures that represent our star signs-and I don't even believe in astrology.
I got my diploma from Ealing College of Art, in graphics and illustration.
Back in the old days, we were often compared to Led Zeppelin. If we did something with harmony, it was the Beach Hoys. Something heavy was Led Zeppelin.