Freddie Mercury

Farrokh Bulsara was born in Zanzibar in 1946, schooled in India, and living in England from 1964; by 1970 he had studied graphic art and design, taken a new name, and formed a band with Brian May and Roger Taylor for which he supplied the title Queen. He later designed the heraldic emblem on its record sleeves. His songs include Killer Queen and Bohemian Rhapsody. Queen performed at Live Aid in 1985. In 1988 Barcelona, his album with Montserrat Caballé, was released. He died in London in 1991. John Deacon completed the group, and all four members contributed songs. Mr. Bad Guy preceded Barcelona among his recordings away from the band.