Freddy Mercury

And another one bites the dust. Though many of you may not know it, Queen's legendary frontman, Freddy Mercury, was in fact born Farrokh Bulsara, resided in Dadar's Parsi Colony and studied at St. Peters School in Panchgani, thus making him India's one and only international rock star! Though he did not often discuss his heritage he was deeply influenced by his childhood in India and Time magazine called him one of  Asia's 60 Most Influential Heroes!

His vocal prowess was undeniable and till today, there have been very few vocalists who have come close to his ferocious talent either with respect to songwriting or performing. He was noted for using a wide range of musical genres within one creation, using everything from rockabilly to heavy metal to disco as well as for his amazingly flamboyant performances as well. When he passed away due to AIDS related complications in 1991, the world mourned the loss of this unforgettable music star but considering the fact that he gave us Bohemian Rhapsody, it's impossible to imagine that his legacy will ever die out.

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