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10 Fascinating Freddie Mercury Facts To Learn More About His History 30 Years After His Death


Freddie Mercury.
Freddie Mercury.

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East 24 November the legacy of Freddie Mercury is more present than ever, since today 30 years from the day the world saw one of the most beloved stars depart of the entertainment world, as the talent he showed during his time inside and outside the band Queen was enough to mark the hearts of millions around the world.

Throughout his artistic career he not only stood out for his vocal talent, but also for his composition, because under his pen are great hits like “Killer Queen,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” “We Are the Champions,” “Don’t Stop Me Now,” and “Crazy Little Thing Called Love,” to name a few.

It was his great contribution to music that led to Freddy Mercury earning several titles that are just a taste of who he was and how he changed the lives of thousands of people through his songs. Among them are: the best male singer of all time by Rolling Stone magazine and Classic Rock considered him the best rock singer in history.

Despite the fact that most of his life was spent in front of the spotlights, there was a facet that was not so well known or that went unnoticed by the public, so on this day of his death anniversary we share some curious facts that will leave you with your mouth open.

His real name was Farrokh Bulsara

Freddie Mercury was shy in real life

Before being famous, he was a suitcase usher

Freddie’s voice had a recording range of nearly four octaves

Freddie Mercury wrote ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’ in the bathroom

A statue of Freddie Mercury was unveiled in Montreux, Switzerland

Freddie Mercury designed the famous Queen logo

He and his family were Parsis and practiced the Zoroastrian religion

Freddie is in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

‘Mr. Bad Guy ‘was Freddie’s first solo album

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