Freddie Mercury and his legacy 30 years after his death!

[marylander1940]

Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara in 1946) died on this day 30 years ago. A prolific songwriter, arranger and music producer, a consummate theatrical entertainer and one of the 20th century’s best-known lead singers, Mercury fronted Queen from 1970 until his death in 1991.

Artistically, he challenged many of the prevailing pop and rock parameters, willing to take musical risks and happy not to be part of the mainstream. He fearlessly pushed artistic boundaries, believing in the spontaneity of live performance: every show was different.

AIDS charity speaks of Freddie Mercury's 'lasting legacy' on 30th anniversary of his death - Wales Online

 

[Rod Hagen]

Extraordinary.  I wish he could have come out as Gay, as someone living with HIV and then AIDS, but I don't fault him in the least for not doing so.  When men like him die, I again wish I still believed in Heaven.  

[+ Lucky]

I've had Bohemian Rhapsody running through my head for weeks now. Shouldn't have watched that show so many times!

[+ Charlie]

Strangely enough, I was living in Bohemia when he died. It was big news there.

[Luv2play]

Would that have been near Carlsbad Springs?