Freddie Mercury is a worldwide sensation. But, how did it all start though,for the boy from Zanzibar and how did he achieve such phenomenal fame. Freddie Mercury was born in 1946. His real name is Farrokh Bulsara. He spent most of his childhood in Tanzania where he began taking piano lessons at the age of seven. When he was 12, he formed a school music band «The Hectics» and covered rock-and-roll artists. The Bulsara family moved to England and in 1964 Freddie joined up to music band «Smile»...

Freddie Mercury was a British musician, singer, and songwriter who rose to fame as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. Born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar in 1946, Mercury moved to England with his family in 1964 and later formed Queen with guitarist Brian May and drummer Roger Taylor in 1970. Mercury's flamboyant stage presence and powerful vocals quickly made him the face of Queen, and the band's unique sound and theatrical performances became a hallmark of their success. Mercury's songwriting talent was also a significant factor in the band's popularity, with hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody," "We Are the Champions," and "Somebody to Love" becoming classics of the rock genre...