Author: Freddy Mercury
Born: 5 September 1946
Died: 24 November 1991
Bio: Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) was a British singer and songwriter, who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman with his theatrical style, influencing the artistic direction of Queen.