Remembering the Man "Born to Love You"
On November 24, 1991 the world lost one of the greatest musical voices of all times with the passing of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer for the group Queen.
An energetic and entertaining showman, Freddie Mercury is often referred to as "the voice," possessed a very distinctive voice. His remarkable voice covered a span of nearly four octave range allowing him to sing in both the baritone and tenor ranges.
He is considered by many to be one of the greatest vocalists in contemporary music, voted one of the top 22 voices of all time by MTV (second only to Mariah Carey) in 2005 and most recently the "greatest rock legend of all time" by UK fans.
Take a few minutes to remember the man responsible for writing one of the greatest songs of all time "Bohemian Rhapsody" and being part of one of the world's best-selling music artists with the group Queen.
While you're remembering Freddie, check how you can Sponsor a Star for Freddie Mercury and benefit the Mercury Phoenix Trust. See the information below.
Image Source: Cover Art for Freddie Mercury Album.
Freddie Mercury - The Ideal FrontMan for a Rock Band
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Freddie Mercury has been voted the ideal frontman in a dream rock band.
In a survey carried out by Electronic Arts, the late singer of legendary rock band Queen beat Mick Jagger and Kurt Cobain to the title.
The poll was to celebrate the release of new XBox 360 game Rockband, which allows players to simulate playing music to some great rock tunes.
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in 2007 voted the "greatest rock legend of all time" by UK fans.
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Legacy of Queen - Still Setting Records
Queen - Inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Queen - Freddie Mercury - Brian May - Roger Taylor - John Deacon was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001.
On iTunes
In January 2007, their Greatest Hits I and II was the #1 most downloaded album on iTunes in North America.
In the Guiness Book of Records
Queen's first self-titled album came out in 1973, and spent all in all an amazing 1,322 weeks or more than 25 years on the UK charts.
With this feat, Queen became the most successful music group in UK album chart history, surpassing the Beatles.
Lover of Life - Singer of Songs
A Special Message from Queen on the 16th Year of Freddie Mercury's Passing
From Queen Online
- The 24th of November 2007 sees the 16th year since Freddie Mercury's passing.
Last year as part of the celebrations of what would have been Freddie's 60th birthday a special website was launched called www.loveroflifesingerofsongs.com.
The site contains the 'Sponsor A Star' campaign mechanic that allows you to sponsor your own personal star and post a message for Freddie in one of two virtual online constellations. Funds raised from the sponsored stars go to the Mercury Phoenix Trust.
If you have not yet sponsored a star, join not only Queen fans from across the globe, but many of Freddie's celebrity friends and fans including Annie Lennox, Dave Grohl, Robert De Niro, Diana Ross and Paul Rodgers in helping Fight AIDS Worldwide with the Mercury Phoenix Trust.
Thanks to all (from Queen) who have done so over the past year.
Sponsor A Star for Freddie - Keep His Memory Alive
Links to the Sites where you can sponsor a star and leave a message for Freddie Mercury, one of the greatest voices of all time.
- LOL SOS // Who Wants To Live Forever
- A website created for what would have been Freddie Mercury's 60th birthday, the Lover of Life Singer of Songs.
In exchange for a donation to the Mercury Phoenix Trust you can dedicate a star to the 'Lover of Life' and the 'Singer of Songs.' - LOL SOS - Freddie Mercury
- Sponsor a virtual star and post your own personal message to Freddie Mercury while making a donation to the Mercury Phoenix Trust.
When you sponsor a star you will be asked to make a donation of your choice to the Mecury Phoenix Trust; this trust was established by the remaining members of Queen in Freddie's memory to help fight AIDS worldwide.
Mercury Phoenix Trust
Since 1992 the Mercury Phoenix Trust have been responsible for donating more than £8 million (equivalent of 16 million US Dollars) in the fight against AIDS making over 600 grants to charities worldwide.
- The Mercury Phoenix Trust - Initiatives
- In 1992 the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert for AIDS Awareness to launch The Mercury Phoenix Trust to distribute the monies raised from this concert.
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Following the enormous conjecture in the press over the last two weeks, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS.I felt it correct to keep this information private to date to protect the privacy of those around me.
However, the time has come now for my friends and fans around the world to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join with my doctors and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease.
My privacy has always been very special to me and I am famous for my lack of interviews. Please understand this policy will continue.
Freddie Mercury
Last public statement, made one day before his death.
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Remembering Freddie 16 Years Later
- The defining moment in any legend's life is their death. Before a great person dies, they are simply the fodder of gossip columns across the world, a temporary starlet just like all the others.
After they are gone, a haunting shadow and a deep reverence hangs over their name forever. Past mistakes are forgotten, unsuccessful projects become masterpieces and their life story is viewed as if it were an ancient Greek tragedy, a fable or an urban myth.
Image Sources: Wikipedia. Wikimedia. Freddie Mercury Statue Montreux. Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.
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