20 years since the death of a legend

Betonov · 11-24-11, 01:11 PM

Due to complications from pneumonia, made fatal due to AIDS, Farrokh Bulsara died on 24th of November, 1991. A man better known as Freddie Mercury. He was 45 years old

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a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range. As a songwriter, Mercury composed many hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" and "We Are the Champions". In addition to his work with Queen, he led a solo career, penning hits such as "Barcelona", "I Was Born to Love You" and "Living on My Own". Mercury also occasionally served as a producer and guest musician (piano or vocals) for other artists.

Queen live at Wembley 86'

Gerald · 11-24-11, 01:15 PM

A very talented and versatile person, he was!

CCIP · 11-24-11, 01:18 PM

Yeah, I almost missed this anniversary yesterday. He's a massive influence on my view of music growing up - Queen was my favourite band all through my teenage years (and the only reason I don't listen to it as much today is because all their songs are pretty much implanted in my brain - I can hear them by just thinking of them

).

The world will always miss you, Freddie!

Betonov · 11-24-11, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by CCIP

Queen was my favourite band all through my teenage years ...

I'd sit alone, and watch your light, my only friend trought teenage nights...

couldn't resist

Jimbuna · 11-24-11, 01:22 PM

Not one Queen song played on the local radio station until someone phoned them and reminded them

Oberon · 11-24-11, 01:26 PM

Well I never. I've got mixed feelings about Queen...I love their music and their work but it's tainted with some bad memories. I should really just focus on putting those to one side and enjoying the awesome.

Wembley 1986, I wish I could have been there, but alas I was only 2 at the time.

soopaman2 · 11-24-11, 01:55 PM

One of my favorite all time bands.

Between Freddie and the true genius Brian May (like a PhD in astonomy), how could you hate them?

Freddie had a voice of gold, distinct and no one can replace him.

I am putting in my Queens greatest hits CD now, thanks alot for reminding me.

mookiemookie · 11-24-11, 02:31 PM

The guy was one of a kind and an absolute legend.

Highbury · 11-24-11, 02:35 PM

One of the first albums I ever owned was a copy of "The Game" my older brother gave me. Not one of Queen's best IMO but it has a special place with me for that reason.

RIP Freddie

CCIP · 11-24-11, 02:36 PM

And I mean, a public icon who was privately a humble, even shy person AND was actually incredibly, mindblowingly talented. How many of those do we have these days, as opposed to posers and celebrities without real abilities?

I always found watching interviews with Freddie really fascinating. Away from the stage, he sounds and acts like a complete opposite of his stage persona - so much so that sometimes I wondered if it was even really him. And then he'd sing...

joea · 11-24-11, 05:10 PM

Queen

Did you guys see this Google doodle in honour of his birthday?

Rhodes · 11-24-11, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by joea

Queen

Did you guys see this Google doodle in honour of his birthday?

Yes, I was a great one!

RIP!

Penguin · 11-25-11, 05:44 AM

RIP Freddy

Just imagine how many great records we missed due to his early death...

On a lighter note:
Am I the only one to noticew that the OP did a series of "20 years ago" some time ago?
Does the Slovenian independence and Mercury's death have a connection? Did the Slovenian Mossad kill him because he looked like Tito?:

*x-files music starts to play*

HunterICX · 11-25-11, 05:55 AM

R.i.P Freddie

HunterICX

Betonov · 11-25-11, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Penguin

Am I the only one to noticew that the OP did a series of "20 years ago" some time ago?

Interesting times

11-24-11, 01:15 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	A very talented and versatile person, he was! __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

11-24-11, 01:18 PM	#3
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	Yeah, I almost missed this anniversary yesterday. He's a massive influence on my view of music growing up - Queen was my favourite band all through my teenage years (and the only reason I don't listen to it as much today is because all their songs are pretty much implanted in my brain - I can hear them by just thinking of them ). The world will always miss you, Freddie! __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

11-24-11, 01:22 PM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,481 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Not one Queen song played on the local radio station until someone phoned them and reminded them __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-24-11, 01:55 PM	#7
soopaman2 Der Alte Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New Jersey, USA Posts: 3,316 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 0	One of my favorite all time bands. Between Freddie and the true genius Brian May (like a PhD in astonomy), how could you hate them? Freddie had a voice of gold, distinct and no one can replace him. I am putting in my Queens greatest hits CD now, thanks alot for reminding me. __________________ If Hitler invaded Hell I would make at least a favourable reference to the devil in the House of Commons. -Winston Churchill- The most fascinating man in the world.

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mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	The guy was one of a kind and an absolute legend. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

11-24-11, 01:26 PM	#6
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Well I never. I've got mixed feelings about Queen...I love their music and their work but it's tainted with some bad memories. I should really just focus on putting those to one side and enjoying the awesome. Wembley 1986, I wish I could have been there, but alas I was only 2 at the time.

11-24-11, 02:35 PM	#9
Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	One of the first albums I ever owned was a copy of "The Game" my older brother gave me. Not one of Queen's best IMO but it has a special place with me for that reason. RIP Freddie

11-24-11, 02:36 PM	#10
CCIP Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 8,700 Downloads: 29 Uploads: 2	And I mean, a public icon who was privately a humble, even shy person AND was actually incredibly, mindblowingly talented. How many of those do we have these days, as opposed to posers and celebrities without real abilities? I always found watching interviews with Freddie really fascinating. Away from the stage, he sounds and acts like a complete opposite of his stage persona - so much so that sometimes I wondered if it was even really him. And then he'd sing... __________________ There are only forty people in the world and five of them are hamburgers. -Don Van Vliet (aka Captain Beefheart)

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joea Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: At periscope depth in Lake Geneva Posts: 3,512 Downloads: 25 Uploads: 0	Queen Did you guys see this Google doodle in honour of his birthday?

11-25-11, 05:44 AM	#13
Penguin Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Rheinische Republik Posts: 3,322 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	RIP Freddy Just imagine how many great records we missed due to his early death... On a lighter note: Am I the only one to noticew that the OP did a series of "20 years ago" some time ago? Does the Slovenian independence and Mercury's death have a connection? Did the Slovenian Mossad kill him because he looked like Tito?: x-files music starts to play

11-25-11, 05:55 AM	#14
HunterICX Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2006 Location: Malaga, España Posts: 10,750 Downloads: 8 Uploads: 0	R.i.P Freddie HunterICX __________________