Freddie Mercury

[Alanwench]

I Loved Freddie Mercury and I will sing his music every time I sing Karaoke in my neck of the suburban sprawl I live in, and I always get compliments. I am proud that Brian and Roger keep HIS memory alive as per his request at his deathbed. It would be too easy to just sit back and let his memory die as well as his body.

I've been singing Freddie's songs for years and will perform them for Karaoke, too, with compliments. <L> I don't look like him, I'm a 5'4" female. Do you resemble Freddie?
There's no way his memory could ever die, but I'm glad Brian and Roger kept their promises.

[hrhdiesel]

I don't know if this was posted before, but I feel the need to share it here.....my all time favourite Freddie comeback.

Sid Vicious: "Oi, Fred! I see you're still trying to bring ballet to the masses, then?"

Fred: "Ah, Mr. Ferocious. Well, we're doing our best, dear.".

Classic Freddie!

That is hilarious!

[cynnbox]

Has to do with Queen but..there is a showing at a local theater near you of Queen and Paul Rogers? concert from Ukraine.

check out fathomevents.com

Wish I knew sooner, I would go.

[death hag dee]

Does anyone know where you can see the press conference of the news that he has aids?

[mel306]

This is an interesting clip from when he died. (didn't check this whole thread to see if it was here already)

Newsclips

[Elizabeth]

It is seventeen years ago tomorrow that Freddie died (Nov 24, 1991)....

We love you, Freddie, and miss you.....

[frosty]

Another one of the greats,i love queen, one of my favourites has allways been who wants to live forever, great song

[KarmaKat]

RIP Freddie

Gone but never forgotten.

[Meli]

That sounds very moving...unfortunately, now every time I hear "Don't Stop Me Now" it just makes me think of that scene in the Winchester in Shaun of the Dead (well, not unfortunately, because I love that movie, but I'm sure you all know what I mean!) If you haven't seen the film though, it's definitely worth it even if it means you'll think of it every time you hear "Don't Stop Me Now."

ROFL I love that movie, and that scene is priceless!!!

[Meli]

I Loved Freddie Mercury and I will sing his music every time I sing Karaoke in my neck of the suburban sprawl I live in, and I always get compliments. I am proud that Brian and Roger keep HIS memory alive as per his request at his deathbed. It would be too easy to just sit back and let his memory die as well as his body.

Bohemian Rhapsody is one of my favs to sing at Karokee as well... I think Freddie would be proud of his fans for keeping his music alive, and continuing to love and respect him!

[ozzysmom]

Recently I watched a Queen concert on TV......I enjoyed it soooo much, but was very sad knowing there would never be more songs sung by Freddie. I love him and miss him. RIP Freddie.

[cynnbox]

This is an interesting clip from when he died. (didn't check this whole thread to see if it was here already)

Newsclips

is it just me, but in this youtube video, at the 3:30 mark, is this reporter shown above crossed eyed? or just got crazy eyes?

it was hard to watch her. hehe

[Stargazer]

Hahaha! Wow, she does have kinda crazy eyes.

I just watched that video again. So sad that such an amazing musician and person had to get such a horrible disease.

[Lout_Rampage]

Love you Farouk. You were one of a kind.

[findadeathaddict]

I love Queen, especially Fat Bottom Girls

[Old Soul]

I never learned how to ride a bicycle and don't want too, but i love how freddie makes it sound.

[STRAIGHT]

Freddy Mercury looks alot like the former N.B.A. star Jeff Malone. I don't know how to post pics but if you google it you'll see what I mean.

[Meli]

Anyone else read "Mercury and Me" by Jim Hutton? I nabbed it off eBay not long ago and it was probably the best book I have read on Freddie

I want this book so badly, but the only one on ebay is over $300... they have a few on amazon, but it's still upwards of $100, grrrrrr!!!!

[mstee2u1972]

I want this book so badly, but the only one on ebay is over $300... they have a few on amazon, but it's still upwards of $100, grrrrrr!!!!

I lucked up on a paperback copy of this book over a year ago at a used bookstore for $1.75. Just saw it in my bookcase the other night and I think I need to read it again.

[Meli]

I lucked up on a paperback copy of this book over a year ago at a used bookstore for $1.75. Just saw it in my bookcase the other night and I think I need to read it again.

OMG Im so hating you right now, LUCKY!!!

[mstee2u1972]

OMG Im so hating you right now, LUCKY!!!

LOL!! Don't hate!
The funny thing is, when I went to the bookstore that day I wasn't even looking for that particular book. I love to read biographies/autobiographies, so I was over in that area. I found a hardcover book called The Kennedy Curse the same day I found Mercury & Me. Also picked up the book Bette Davis' daughter wrote My Mother's Keepter, I think it's called. Got a total of 12 books that day for about $10. I love that bookstore! It's time for me to make another trip.

[Meli]

I want that book so badly, guess Im gonna have to be sneaky squirelly... hubby will have a litter of kittens if I pay $100 for a book, but what he dont know wont hurt him

[Lily_Aleister]

Does anyone know how Freddie's lover is still living with HIV when he found out he had it only one year after Freddie? How come Freddie couldn't make it but he has I wonder?

[Meli]

Does anyone know how Freddie's lover is still living with HIV when he found out he had it only one year after Freddie? How come Freddie couldn't make it but he has I wonder?

He did find out a year after Freddie, but there is no information about how long Freddie had it or from where he contacted it. I did a search online, but all I could find was an interview on youtube, but that was in 1994...

YouTube - Jim Hutton - Interview (1994 The Big Breakfast)

I'll keep looking and If I find anything I'll put it on here....

[Lily_Aleister]

He did find out a year after Freddie, but there is no information about how long Freddie had it or from where he contacted it. I did a search online, but all I could find was an interview on youtube, but that was in 1994...

YouTube - Jim Hutton - Interview (1994 The Big Breakfast)

I'll keep looking and If I find anything I'll put it on here....

Thank you! I think he's still living in Ireland if I'm not mistaken. It just makes me wonder if Freddie could be alive today somehow since Jim Hutton is.

[Meli]

Thank you! I think he's still living in Ireland if I'm not mistaken. It just makes me wonder if Freddie could be alive today somehow since Jim Hutton is.

Yea, last I heard he was alive and well in Ireland. I think Freddie had AIDS longer, and since he never really acknowledged it until the end, he was never treated, well. He died from pneumonia, in his home.... It makes me terribly sad to think he may have been able to live longer had he swallowed his pride a little and just went to the doctors.... But I know he was a private person, and I get his choices... just the selfish part of me wishes he was still here...

[Meli]

Does anyone know where you can see the press conference of the news that he has aids?

He didnt have a press confrence, just a written released statment, you can find it on youtube

[ad nauseam]

Freddie is alive and well and living in Japan. On the thread about celebrity's deaths that really affected you, I should have put Freddie as I actually cried real tears when I found out. I have never cried for another celeb before or after so this is with the utmost respect:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0RW9...e-mercury.html

[BooMom]

FYI - Biography channel is Freddie's bio tonite 8PM CST.

[Guest]

Cool. Makes me wish I had that channel. Was only talking to someone about Freddie today! The finest musical voice in history (to me). Can't believe this year makes it 18 since he passed on! I remember the day clearly!

[RubySlippers]

FYI - Biography channel is Freddie's bio tonite 8PM CST.

PHOOEY. don't have it.
BOO for over priced cable....

[Snoopy]

I watched that special..made me feel sad all over again..he had such an amazing voice..and he could have done so much more..the whole thing was just very sad.

[Jangles]

Early: Bohemian Rhapsody
Mid: Princes of the Universe (that counts as middle right?)
Late: The Show Must Go On


Hot pic time...

Those photos of Freddie are just gorgeous.








And one of my favorites:

[Jangles]

hehehe, good call!!

I'm Brian May... makes sense, I do own the guitar and try to be him

"ooooh, you came just in time for tea and crumpets"

Hahaha!

Don't forget that candlelight supper that he's preparing for the evening.

[Jangles]

I love Freddie Mercury half to death....pardon the expression, but I am a death hag. I always will love Freddie.

I will never forget when I watched The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert For AIDS Awareness on one of our local music TV stations here in the Great White North. Mr. Jangles and I were well oiled, but I taped it. We'd pop the tape in sometimes while drinking beer and re-watch certain segments...



To this day, when Mr. Jangles is in an exceptionally good mood, he'll belt out a bit of "Bi-cycle! Bi-cycle! I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike!"

Who couldn't love Freddie and Queen?!

[Spooky_Stone]

That sounds very moving...unfortunately, now every time I hear "Don't Stop Me Now" it just makes me think of that scene in the Winchester in Shaun of the Dead (well, not unfortunately, because I love that movie, but I'm sure you all know what I mean!) If you haven't seen the film though, it's definitely worth it even if it means you'll think of it every time you hear "Don't Stop Me Now."

I LOVE that film and when I do play Don't Stop Me Now, all I can think of is zombies and pub fighting. Queen were an amazing band and Freddie was a brilliant singer too

[Guest]

I always vividly remember the fantastic David Bowie at the tribute concert. He dropped to his knees and said the 'Our Father'. That was a moment indeed!!

[rockalittle]

Does anyone know how Freddie's lover is still living with HIV when he found out he had it only one year after Freddie? How come Freddie couldn't make it but he has I wonder?

Like all diseases, it effects ppl different ways.
We all have different immune systems to begin with.
And who is to know how advanced Freddie's was before he actually found out he had it. If his lover found out in the very early stages, meds have come a long way to keep the person alive/healthy/active since the ones they used in the '80's..

Ironically, I have a gay friend who has had HIV for yearrrrssss, and has had the same partner for close to 20 years, and his partner is negative.
Go figure.

[Aylen]

Hi folks.

I've been lurking around this site for awhile now, and I finally decided to take the plunge and join. I've read through this thread on Freddie, and I just wanted to add a few little things for anyone who might still be interested. Maybe some of what I'm going to say has already been covered. If so, forgive me. It's entirely possible that I might have missed something or I might be repeating.

First, I absolutely love and adore Freddie.

Freddie was born with four extra teeth, which is why his teeth protruded. I believe I've heard that this is not uncommon in the Parsi community, which Freddie was a part of. Freddie did actually see a dentist about having his teeth straightened, but when he learned the treatment would involve breaking and re-setting his jaw, he decided against it, fearing it might affect his ability to sing or change his voice in some way.

I have heard that Freddie learned he was HIV positive some time between 1986 and 1988. Freddie did actually take prescribed medicine for his illness, but at some point, he made a conscious decision to stop taking the medicine and allow his disease to run its course. Freddie used to say that he didn't think he would ever "make old bones."

Mary Austin is not the president of the Queen fan club. Jacky Smith runs the Queen fan club. www.queenworld.com

Ross McCall was the child actor who played Freddie's part in "The Miracle" video. Ross went on to do some acting in London's West End, he appeared in "Band of Brothers", and at one point he was engaged to Jennifer Love Hewitt.

Robert Plant (whom I also love bunches) was disappointed with his performance at Freddie's tribute show because he forgot the lyrics to "Innuendo" half way through, which is why he started singing the lyrics to "Kashmir". I have heard that Brian was not super happy about that (Brian wasn't happy with Bowie doing the Lord's Prayer at the show, either), and in fact, some Queen fans are not happy about it either. I'm not bothered. I love Robert and am happy that he showed up to tribute Freddie.

For all those of you who have said you love Brian -- I actually met Brian a few years ago, and he was every bit as lovely as you imagine he is, so you're right to love him (nevermind this "new Queen" business ).


That's it for now, I think. Long first post.... sorry folks.

[Dane]

Welcome! What a great first post! Lots of good info.

[Lisamarie]

I miss Freddie the world was a better place because of him....

[Aylen]

Welcome! What a great first post! Lots of good info.

Thanks, Dane. Appreciate it.

I miss Freddie the world was a better place because of him....

I second that emotion!

[johnny]

what a talent. one of the great voices of all time.

[pkstracy]

Alright... the greatest male vocalist of all time deserves a spot on the forum. I saw the remaining members with Paul Rogers in 2005 and although they were still good, the best part of the show was Bohemian Rhapsody. Basically the band played around old concert footage from 1986 and you can really see and hear what a talent Freddie was compared to Paul Rogers (no disrespect to Mr. Rogers, he's great with Bad Company). Overall I am glad they are still touring and keeping busy but I do miss Freddie.

Yes he did have great talent, from what I have heard of his music wish I could have seen him perform

[Alanwench]

Yes he did have great talent, from what I have heard of his music wish I could have seen him perform

I've been a Freddie Mercury fan for 29 years and my biggest regret is never seeing him perform in a concert.

[free_open_air]

"Greatest" - it's the most suitable word to describe him. Besides the songs he did with "Queen", I liked a lot his duet with one of the greatest opera singers of all time - Montserrat Caballe. It's extremely sad that such a talented and unique people are taken from us so early... ((

[Aylen]

This Saturday (September 5) is Freddie's 63rd birthday. I hope everyone will lift a glass for him, play a few Queen tunes and enjoy the day in his honor.

[Littleroben]

I vividly remember the day the news broke that he had AIDS and the day he died. The music he made is still as fresh and powerful as it was when first released. I really wish I had known him as I'm sure he would have been an absolute blast.

Thank you for the reminder Aylen.

[TIMB1967]

Rest in Peace, Freddy. Your legacy live on!

[Aylen]

I vividly remember the day the news broke that he had AIDS and the day he died. The music he made is still as fresh and powerful as it was when first released. I really wish I had known him as I'm sure he would have been an absolute blast.

Thank you for the reminder Aylen.

Aw, you're welcome. Always happy to talk about Freddie. God, I love that man!