Remembering Freddie Mercury. 20 years ago today...
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Originally posted by Robin Millard
FREDDIE Mercury died 20 years ago today but his star has only burned brighter in the two decades since, with Queen and their larger-than-life frontman as popular as ever.
The British rockers, marking their 40th anniversary this year, are among the world’s biggest-selling artists ever – with most of their sales coming in the 20 years since Mercury died.
Queen’s guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor are busier than ever and Mercury’s songs such as ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ and ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ still endure as classics.
The Independent on Sunday newspaper said the singer’s death “seemed a mere hiccup in his career”.
In the years since, Mercury’s stock has risen, with a new generation of artists citing Queen among their influences, including Lady Gaga, Robbie Williams, Foo Fighters and Muse. Mercury (45) died at his London home on November 24 1991. He had been diagnosed HIV positive several years earlier and died of bronchial pneumonia, brought on by AIDS.
Queen’s lead singer is remembered for his captivating live performances, spellbinding vocals and enduring hits including ‘We Are The Champions’, ‘Killer Queen’, ‘Crazy Little Thing Called Love’.
My fave Queen/Mercury Song ! This is so emotional. I wish he was still alive. Gosh that Voice, The Spirit of Rock'N'Roll, The real essence of what being a superstar mean. Freddie was everything we miss in music today.
Actually, not. The overrated ones are We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions, which are iconic but nothing special in Queen's high quality discography.
Actually, not. The overrated ones are We Will Rock You and We Are The Champions, which are iconic but nothing special in Queen's high quality discography.
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Bohemian Rhapsody is a Timeless, Iconic Masterpiece of a Song and Video >>>>>>>>> WWRY and WATC
It doesn't matter which songs were underrated or which ones weren't. All of them were great anyway.
One of my favorite songs from Queen was actually a cover/remix of the song "We Will Rock You" the band Five made. I'm really glad they decided to make a cover of this song. The new sounds they incorporated were very good.
Now back to Queen and Freddie Mercury. "Don't Stop Me Now" is such a great spirit-lifter.
