Code | DS/UK/13688 |
Name | Mercury; Freddie (5 September 1946-24 November 1991); British musician, singer, and songwriter |
Variations of Name | Farrokh Bulsara |
Dates | 5 September 1946-24 November 1991 |
Gender | Male |
Place of Birth/Origin | Stone Town, Sultanate of Zanzibar (born) |
Relationships | Son of Parsi-Indian parents |
Biography | Freddie Mercury was a British singer, songwriter, record producer and the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. He was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman with his theatrical style, influencing the artistic direction of Queen. |