Freddie Mercury - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | September 05, 1946 |
|---|---|
| Age | 78 |
| Birthplace | Stone Town, Zanzibar (now Tanzania) |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Baby Boomer Generation |
| Known For | Lead vocalist of Queen; songs like 'Bohemian Rhapsody', 'We Are the Champions', 'Somebody to Love' |
Intro
Freddie Mercury was a British singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known as the flamboyant and charismatic lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. Renowned for his powerful vocal range and dynamic stage presence, Mercury helped Queen become one of the most influential and popular rock acts in history.
Early Life & Background
Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara on September 5, 1946, in Stone Town, Zanzibar (now part of Tanzania), to Parsi Indian parents. He spent much of his childhood in India, attending boarding school near Bombay (now Mumbai), before moving to England in his late teens with his family due to the Zanzibar Revolution.
Career Highlights
- Formed Queen in 1970 with Brian May, Roger Taylor, and later John Deacon
- Wrote and performed classics such as 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'Killer Queen,' and 'Somebody to Love'
- Queen's performance at Live Aid in 1985 is often regarded as one of the greatest live performances in rock history
- Solo career included albums such as 'Mr. Bad Guy' and collaborations with artists like Montserrat Caballé
- Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Queen in 2001
Trivia
- Freddie Mercury was known for a vocal range spanning nearly four octaves
- He designed Queen's logo, known as the 'Queen crest,' combining the zodiac signs of the band members
- Mercury died on November 24, 1991, due to complications from AIDS, having publicly acknowledged his illness just a day prior
- His birthday, September 5, is celebrated as 'Freddie For A Day' in aid of the Mercury Phoenix Trust (AIDS charity)
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Freddie Mercury?
Freddie Mercury is 78 years old.
When was Freddie Mercury born?
Freddie Mercury was born the 5 September 1946.
Where is Freddie Mercury from?
Stone Town, Zanzibar (now Tanzania).
On His Birth-Day
About September 5th, 1946, in brief:
- Historical events: A tragic aviation accident occurred when Trans-Luxury Airlines Flight 850, traveling from New York to San Francisco, crashed into a hillside near Elko, Nevada. Of the 22 people on board, 21 perished, with a remarkable survival of a 2-year-old boy who sustained only minor injuries.
- Day of the week: September 5th, 1946 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Five Minutes More by Three Suns
- Popular movie: Paisan directed by Roberto Rossellini
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