Original: Freddie Mercury ( born Farrokh Bulsara ( Gujarati : ) , 5 September 1946 -- 24 November 1991 ) was a British musician , best known as the lead vocalist and a songwriter of the rock band Queen .
Simplified: Freddie Mercury ( born Farrokh Bulsara 5 September , 1946 - 24 November , 1991 ) was the lead singer for British rock band Queen .