Freddie Mercury remembered on what would have been his 80th
Freddie Mercury, one of the greatest vocalists and performers of our times, was born on this day 80 years ago. He died aged 45. AIDS not only took our friends and lovers, it robbed us of a generation of artists and the beautiful, extraordinary work they may otherwise have given us.
plopkin.bsky.social20To this day, if Queen comes on the 70s music channel, my Dad who is very old, busted insides, slight dementia, etc he still recognises them, sometimes does the hand claps, taps to the beat. Loves watching and hearing Queen. Perks him right up. #Queen
Dark Matter Zine18not only that, but he was a front-runner, leading the “gender bender” generation of musicians in the 80s who paved the way for increased acceptance, same sex marriage, etc. Without icons like him, I don’t know if we’d have SSM and (relatively) safe LGBTQIA+ Mardi Gras.
Berlin Bro13recently read "a fish has no word for water" by @violetblue.bsky.social and the description of the HIV awareness campaigning in San Francisco in it reminded me of the times HIV broke out. #deeplysad
Pete 🇬🇺9Privileged to have seen him several times, including during the early times playing the New Theatre Oxford, his free show at Hyde Park and sadly his last show at Knebworth. And absolute master showman right up to the very end. RIP x
andyroz Go Green7And I got to see him (and Queen) live on stage!
Rosalie907💙🇺🇸🇮🇪🇺🇦🌈🦋4I didn’t realize today was the 5th even though my birthday is the 7th. Love Freddie and it was a great loss to the music world for him and all the others that died of AIDS www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9r... REST IN Peace Freddie🙏🎼🎹
Happy birthday Freddie Mercury. He would have turned 80 today.
Ian Johnson13A new interview with Freddie Mercury's confidante Mary Austin, released on the occasion of his 80th birthday
gomes-thefalconer.bsky.social8I bet he and Dolly are making exquisite duets in the afterlife
ANUFH (Arlington Neighbors United)7Such a special gift we got to experience his talent. Thx for posting. ❤️
🤘Patricia Lee, Publisher5I had the privilege of seeing him twice. He truly is the greatest showman on earth.
Mark Tanen3Freddy at 80! Now that's an 80 I can get behind. He would have been so cool.
joyously-clear.bsky.social3Miss you so much! Wish you were here on earth to help us all.
MariRose3O maior de todos. FOREVER.
"I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend." Remembering Farrokh Bulsara , aka Freddie Mercury who was born today 5th September 1946, Today would have been his 80th birthday #freddiemercury #queen #photooftheday 📸Denis O'Regan
InOhio4He was/is every bit a legend...
Julie of Tynedale4Dear Freddie - how we miss him. ❤️
Kevin Mc2Gosh. If you had said today would have been Freddie Mercury's 65th birthday, I would have thought "Sounds right".
CapriPAN2One of the all time greats
deut2314.bsky.social1Sorry to report this, sir, but, We are not the champions, my friend, We stopped fighting way before the end. This time it's the losers. They are the champions.
Remembering Freddie Mercury, songwriter, pianist and lead vocalist for Queen born in Zanzibar, Tanzania 🇹🇿 on this day in 1946. What are your favourite songs that showcase Freddie Mercury? #FreddieMercury
adrienne of erie9So many.... here's a few Bohemian Rhapsody Don't Stop Me Now Love of My Life Somebody to Love Under Pressure and youtu.be/o-0ygW-B_gI?...
Leda Immortelle8My hand signed to the reverse of ticket Japan Tour 1979 We’re currently awaiting delivery of his soulmate Mary Austin’s hand signed deluxe slipcase edition of Freddie Mercury His Life In Lyrics Freddie upon encountering a combative Sid Vicious “Ah Mr Simon Ferocious I presume” taking him by…
Val8An incredible talent. I really wonder how huge he would have become as a solo artist.
gjs24.bsky.social7Radio GaGa Hammer to Fall One Vision Innuendo
topgun161616.bsky.social7He was a brilliant singer. It’s really impossible to name one or two or three songs without leaving out others. He sang ballads, anthems, rock songs with power and conviction. I guess the one that comes to mind is We Are The Champions. Such a great rallying cry.
croathabstang6Simply the best..The entire Queen catalog is Gold..I'll go with Save Me March Of The Black Queen Love Of My Life Need Your Loving Tonight We Will Rock You(Fast version)
