Freddie Mercury succumbs to AIDS
On November 24, 1991, Freddie Mercury, British rock superstar and frontman for the band Queen, died from bronchial pneumonia caused by AIDS. A virtuoso vocalist known for his flamboyant style…
What Happened to Freddie Mercury’s Former Fiancée Mary Austin After His Death? All About the Woman the Queen Frontman Called His ‘Only Friend’
Freddie Mercury’s former fiancée, Mary Austin, remained one of his closest friends until his death. The iconic Queen frontman met Austin in 1969, a year before the band formed. After…
Freddie Mercury: In his Own Words
Born on the 5th September 1946, Freddie Mercury left a legacy of incredible music and incredible performances. Mercury was an incredibly private person, but occasionally he would explain something of…
Queen’s Freddie Mercury thought ‘Somebody To Love’ was “better” than ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’
Queen’s Freddie Mercury thought ‘Somebody To Love’ was “better” than ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, according to a roadie who once worked with the band. Read More: Adam Lambert: “I’m not known for…
Queen’s Brian May says Freddie Mercury would not have liked queer label
Queen members Brian May and Roger Taylor have opened up about Freddie Mercury’s sexuality in a new interview. On 19 June, music enthusiasts were treated to Adam Lambert’s new documentary,…
Queen premiere previously unheard Freddie Mercury song Face It Alone
Queen have revealed a previously unheard, deeply emotional song they recorded with Freddie Mercury in 1988. Face It Alone, which the late singer recorded during sessions for 1989 album The…
Load of rubbish”: Freddie Mercury on the one big lie of punk
Musical history isn’t a linear process, though it’s easy to think of it that way, imagining subcultures and cultural moments arriving one after another in a neat, orderly fashion. In…
From The Beatles to Pink Floyd: Revisiting a 1967 documentary exploring London counterculture
In the 1960s, something extraordinary was occurring as The Beatles and Pink Floyd were both creating a brave new world as they both forged their unique brand of cool which…
Remembering when The Beatles appeared on The Morecambe and Wise Show, 46 years ago today
On April, 18th, 1964, The Beatles would make a now-legendary appearance on The Morecambe and Wise Show as the biggest band in Britain. Joining forces with the country’s most famous…
20 fascinating facts about Queen legend Freddie Mercury 🎶
It’s fair to say that the legendary Freddie Mercury was best-known for his vivacious personality, his flamboyant performances and his supreme talent, as well as his incredible voice leading Queen’s…