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