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Farrokh Bulsara, born on September 5th, 1946 in the British protectorate of Zanzibar, had no idea that later in his life he will become a famous singer named Freddie Mercury. Though there were always hints of his musical capabilities, nobody seriously considered music as a career for him. Freddie has even majored in graphic design, before releasing The Queens first studio album. After that, he has gained worldwide fame for his flamboyant stage presence and immense vocal talent.

Since his death in 1991, there have been quite a few debates about Mercury. For example, whether or not Freddie's vocal range spanned four full octaves. But even if we don't get any answers to some of the mysteries surrounding the great musician, there are a lot more Freddie Mercury facts that reveal just how great and interesting he really was.

Imgur user IceCreamMaam has collected some of the least known ones, and they definitely bring you and the famous musician a little closer. To understand his life even a little better, check out these Rare Pics Of Freddie Mercury And His Boyfriend From 1980s.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How ironic, suitable and sad that it happened with exactly that song. But wow, the power in his voice in that song - gives me goosebumps just thinking about it!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good to know Queen appreciated Princess Diana, while the other Queen loathed her

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He considered Mary his one true friend. The only person who really understood him. The song, "Love of My Life" is about Mary.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

“Oh Michael, for f**k’s sake, I told you a thousand times not to bring that damn llama to the studio!”

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those teeth were uniquely him and after a while, if he had worked on them, I think people probably would not have liked it. And, yeah, don't do anything to mess with that voice.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Been there recently and there is the Queen Experience at the Casino. Handwritten lyrics.... Very cool.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He avoided interviews because he was asked questions that invaded his privacy.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now Im going to have to finish this post and go get lost again looking up Zoroastrian

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, I'm pretty sure I mostly know his tenor range songs. If he sounds that good in his unnatural range how fabulous must he sound in the baritone one! :O

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The Freddie Mercury was introduced in 1994 by Eric Stainthorpe of Battersby Roses. It is a pink, yellow and apricot rose.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember this. I actually had no idea he was sick. I was 19 and in America, so we didn't get the same tabloid gossip as Brits did. I was devastated. it took months for me to come to terms with it.

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think the band loved him so. They were like brothers When you work together as long as they have you become family. The loss is so great! They respected each others privacy, and I really think that is the eay it should be! He wanted his privacy, that should be respected! Hint: POPERACY!!!!! Of cpurse I adored freddy. But he wanted his privacy. I can tespect that very much. It is nice to know his bday, but thats it.!

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5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I loved Queens music. I never thought about that! That is his private life. Don't care. Or ever cared. We enjoyef the music! My friends and I never ever discused their secuallity!

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