Freddie Mercury is regarded as one of the greatest lead singers in rock music history. Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara on Sept. 5, 1946, in Zanzibar, fronted the band Queen with his flamboyant stage persona and a four-octave vocal range. On Nov. 24, 1991, Freddie died from bronchial pneumonia as a result of AIDS. In honor of the legendary singer, take a look back at his illustrious life as he made history with Queen.

Originally Published: November 23, 2022 at 12:00 AM EST

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