Freddie Mercury Transformation From Baby To 45 Years Old
Freddie Mercury, original name Farrokh Bulsara, (born September 5, 1946, Stone Town, Zanzibardied November 24, 1991, Kensington, London, England), British rock singer and songwriter whose flamboyant showmanship and powerfully agile vocals, most famously for the band Queen, made him one of rocks most dynamic front men. Bulsara was born to Parsi parents who had emigrated from India to Zanzibar, where his father worked as a clerk for the British government. Influenced by the hardedged, bluesbased style of rock acts such as Cream and Jimi Hendrix, Bulsara began singing with bands in London. He also became friends with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor of the band Smile, and in 1970, when Smiles lead singer quit, Bulsara replaced him. He soon changed the groups name to Queen and his own to Freddie Mercury. Bassist John Deacon joined the following year. Incorporating elements of both heavy metal and glam rock, the band debuted on record with Queen (1973), which was followed by Queen II (1974). Des
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