Iconic Queen frontman Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara) died 32 years ago today. He was only 45 when he left this world. However, he lived every day of his all-too-short life to the fullest. His flamboyant fashion sense, skills as a pianist, songwriting, and legendary four-octave vocal range helped him become one of the most memorable figures in rock ‘n’ roll history. Truly, the music world owes a debt to the Zanzibar-born rock phenomenon.
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Today, fans around the world are taking time to reflect on Mercury’s lasting legacy. Some are quietly cranking up some of Queen’s greatest hits. Others may find that today is the perfect time to revisit the biopic Bohemian Rhapsody. However, others are taking to social media to share their feelings about and memories of the late rock icon.
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32 years ago today, Mercury died in his home in Kensington, London, England from an AIDS-related illness. However, one X user chose to post about how the legend began. They shared a childhood photo of the singer. In the caption, they wrote, “Farrokh Bulsara as a child in Zanzibar in the 1950s. Farrokh would go on to become one of the most internationally celebrated singers of all time, known by his stage name Freddie Mercury.”
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Many fans also chose to use photos or clips of Mercury’s on-stage persona in their tributes. This regal outfit showed up several times. It’s fitting, really.
Additionally, some fans used quotes from the iconic singer to pay tribute to his legacy. For instance, one X user posted “Oh I was not made for heaven. No, I don’t want to go to heaven. Hell is much better. Think of all the interesting people you’re going to meet down there,” alongside a photo of Mercury.
Another fan posted the quote, “You can do anything you wish with my work, but never make it boring.” It would take some serious work to make anything Mercury recorded boring. So, his legacy is safe in that regard.
This tweet, though, truly sums up the attitude of those remembering Mercury today.
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