Queen – Freddie Mercury

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