Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara (Gujarati: ફારોખ બલ્સારા‌), 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "... More

Date of birth:

  • Sep 5, 1946

Date of death:

  • Nov 24, 1991 (age 45 years)

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Also known as:

  • Larry Lurex,
  • Farrokh Bulsara,
  • Freddy Mercury,
  • Farrokh Bomi Bulsara,
  • Freddie,
  • freddie_mercury,
  • Freddie Mercury,
  • Mercury, Freddie
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Group Roles Period (start) Period (end)
  • 1970
  • Nov 24, 1991
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  • Farrokh Bulsara
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