Freddie Mercury Freddie hooked up with Brian after Smile (Brian's band with Tim Staffel, who co-wrote Doin' Alright) broke up. They gathered Roger, found John through a classified ad, and Queen was born. Born Farookh Bulsara, Freddie was one of the most dynamic front-men any band could ever have. He could, however, back up his eccentricity with talent -- he was a classically trained singer, a world-class pianist, and an astounding songwriter. Sadly, Freddie died a few years ago of AIDS. He wasn't always as much of a public person as you might think: he only announced he was sick the day before he died. In the positive, Freddie left behind over 20 albums of legacy for his fans to enjoy and remember him with. Main Queen Page Hero Worship: Brian May John Deacon Roger Taylor 3:24 PM on 03-Apr-97
Freddie hooked up with Brian after Smile (Brian's band with Tim Staffel, who co-wrote Doin' Alright) broke up. They gathered Roger, found John through a classified ad, and Queen was born.
Born Farookh Bulsara, Freddie was one of the most dynamic front-men any band could ever have. He could, however, back up his eccentricity with talent -- he was a classically trained singer, a world-class pianist, and an astounding songwriter.
Sadly, Freddie died a few years ago of AIDS. He wasn't always as much of a public person as you might think: he only announced he was sick the day before he died. In the positive, Freddie left behind over 20 albums of legacy for his fans to enjoy and remember him with.
Main Queen Page Hero Worship: Brian May John Deacon Roger Taylor
3:24 PM on 03-Apr-97