British singer-songwriter Freddie Mercury rose to prominence across the world as the lead singer of the rock group Queen. He was renowned for his flamboyant stage demeanour and four-octave vocal range and is regarded as one of the best vocalists in the history of rock music. With his theatrical approach, Mercury defied expectations of a rock leader and influenced Queen's aesthetic vision.
See also: The Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, Bohemian Rhapsody (film), Freddie Mercury discography, The Freddie Mercury Album, Barcelona (Freddie Mercury and Montserrat Caballé song), Queen (band), AIDS.