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Freddy Mercury's life

  • Freddie was born

    Freddie was born Farrokh Bulsaro in the island of Zanzibar (Tanzania)
  • Went to St Peter's English boarding school

    Freddie was shipped to St Peter's English Boarding school in Panchgani. It was there where his friends began to call him Freddie.
  • He was a good sportman

    Freddie became school champion in table tennis. He was a good sportman and his artistic skills were incomparable.
  • He formed his first band

    Five friends at St Peter's - Freddie Bulsara, Derrick Branche, Bruce Murray, Farang Irani and Victory Rana - formed the school's rock'n'roll band, the Hectics, where Freddie was the piano player.
  • He finished school

    Freddie finished school and returned to Zanzibar.
  • Migration to England

    Freddie's family migrated to England due to political unrest.
  • Took part in Ibex

    Freddie was introduced to a Liverpool band called Ibex. Ibex was a three-piece, with guitarrist Mike Bersin, John "Tupp" Taylor on bass and Mick "Miffer" Smith on drums.
  • Freddie's debut

    Freddie debuted publicly with Ibex.
  • Became lead singer with Sour Milk Sea

    Freddie became the lead singer with Sour Milk Sea, the other members were Chris Chesney on vocals and guitar, bass player Paul Milan, Jeremy "Rubber" Gallop on rhythm guitar and Rob Tyrell in drums
  • Queen was born

    Queen was born
    Freddie joined Smile as lead singer. He decided to change the name of the band to Queen, he also changed his last name to Mercury.
  • the band was complete then

    the band was complete then
    John Deacon joined the band and Queen were complete.
  • Tour in Japan

    Tour in Japan
    Queen toured Japan where a crowd of fans were waiting for them.
  • Performance with the Royal Ballet

    Freddie performed with the Royal Ballet. He received a standing ovation for his performances.
  • Change of image

    Change of image
    Freddie changed his image
  • Queen stopped

    Queen all agreed they wanted to take a break from one another. They announced the wouldn't be touring throughout 1983
  • Freddie's first solo

    Freddie's first solo single was released.
  • Wembley Stadium

    It was a special day for Queen and Freddie - it was their memorable performance at Live Aid, a tremendous show at Wembley Stadium in front of 72.000 people. It was broadcast to over one billion people worldwide.
  • Freddie and Monserrat Caballé performed together

    Freddie and Monserrat Caballé performed together
    Freddie and Monserrat Caballé appeared at the huge open air La Nit festival in Barcelona.
    It was the last time he performed on stage. At the time, he was ill with AIDS, although he didn't want people to know about it. He announced the fact the day before he died.
  • Freddie passed away

    Freddie died at his home in London of AIDS.
  • Tribute concert in Freddie's memory

    Tribute concert in Freddie's memory
    A tribute concert in Freddie's memory was held at Wembley Stadium.
  • Made In Heaven is released

    Made In Heaven is released
    The album Made In Heaven was released by the three remaining members of Queen.