Freddie Mercury (1946 – 1991) was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist 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”, “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” and “We Are the Champions”.
In addition to his work with Queen, he led a solo career, penning hits such as “Barcelona”, “I Was Born to Love You” and “Living on My Own”.
He died of bronchopneumonia brought on by AIDS on 24 November 1991.
