Observer’s Guide to This Year’s Must-Visit December Art Fairs
Our guide to this month's art fairs will help you put together the perfect itinerary.
Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury was a British singer, songwriter, and musician, born in Zanzibar in 1946. He is best known as the lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band Queen, which he formed in 1970. Mercury's powerful and distinctive voice, flamboyant stage presence, and songwriting skills helped propel Queen to global fame, with hits such as "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Will Rock You," and "Somebody to Love." Mercury also had a successful solo career, with hits such as "Living on My Own" and "The Great Pretender." He was known for his dynamic live performances, which often included audience participation and theatrical elements. Mercury died in 1991 at the age of 45 due to complications from AIDS, but his music and legacy continue to inspire new generations of fans.
News About Freddie Mercury
John Lennon’s Recently Rediscovered Guitar Is Poised to Smash Records at Auction
The historic guitar was recently found in an attic in the British countryside.
Freddie Mercury’s Never-Before-Seen Personal Belongings Are Coming to Auction
The Queen frontman's possessions up for sale include rare handwritten lyrics to "We Are the Champions" and "Killer Queen."
