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
Jimi Hendrix is very important. He's my idol. He sort of epitomizes, from his presentation on stage, the whole works of a rock star. There's no way you can compare him. You either have the magic or you don't. There's no way you can work up to it. There's nobody who can take his place.
We're a very expensive group; we break a lot of rules. It's unheard of to combine opera with a rock theme, my dear .
I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend.
Led Zeppelin is the greatest. Robert Plant is one of the most original vocalists of our time. As a rock band they deserve the kind of success they're getting.
But, you know, we spent two years putting our act together.
The concept of Queen is to be regal and majestic. Glamour is part of us, and we want to be dandy.
You're headed for disaster cos you never read the signs Too much love will kill you every time
One night Roger was in a foul mood and he threw his entire bloody drumset across the stage. The thing only just missed me - I might have been killed.
I have fun with my clothes onstage; it's not a concert you're seeing, it's a fashion show.
The lavish presentation appeals to me, and I've got to convince the others.
We're a bit flashy, but the music's not one big noise.
You either have the magic or you don't. There's no way you can work up to it.
Years ago, I thought up the name Queen. It's just a name. But it's regal, obviously, and -sounds splendid.
I'm possessed by love — but isn't everybody?