Freddie Mercury (1946-1991)

Freddie Mercury (Farrokh Bulsara)

Born: September 5th, 1946

Passed: November 24th, 1991

Born on September 5th, 1946, Farrokh Bulsara, known later for his stage name Freddie Mercury, was an internationally famous rockstar, musician, and bisexual icon. He is remembered most as a founder and lead singer for the band Queen. From his birth until he was a young adult he spent his life in Zanzibar and in 1964 moved with his family to Middlesex, England. With Brian May and Roger Taylor he formed Queen in 1970.

The HIV/AIDS Crisis was looming in the background during the height of his career, and like many others at the time contracted the virus in 1987. Freddie Mercury passed away in 1991 at the age of 45 due to complications.

Freddie Mercury’s bisexual identity and background from Zanzibar are often erased or glossed over but they are beginning to become more accepted as communities have pushed for his recognition.