Born Farrokh Bulsara on September 5, 1946, in Zanzibar to Parsi-Indian parents, Freddie Mercury’s journey to becoming a global rock icon is extraordinary. His early years were spent in Zanzibar and India, where he attended a British boarding school before moving to England in the mid-1960s.
In London, Mercury pursued art and graphic design while developing his musical talents. He joined the band Queen in 1970, adopting the stage name Freddie Mercury. The band quickly rose to fame with hits such as Killer Queen, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Don’t Stop Me Now.
Mercury’s timeline is marked by groundbreaking performances, including the legendary 1985 Live Aid concert. Despite his public success, Mercury’s private life was guarded, with his health declining in the late 1980s due to AIDS.
He died in 1991 but left behind a rich musical legacy that continues to inspire artists worldwide.
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