- Born
- September 5, 1946
- Died
- November 24, 1991 (aged 45)
- Known as
- singer-songwriter, guitarist, pianist, composer, record producer, singer
Freddie Mercury was a British singer and songwriter who achieved global fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he is 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.
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