Freddie Mercury was a British singer-songwriter and the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. He showed an interest in music from a very young age, and according to acquaintances, he had the remarkable ability to play tunes on the piano by ear. After performing with a few short-lived bands, he joined forces with musicians Brian May and Roger Taylor to form Queen. The band gained immense popularity in the 1970s, producing iconic hits like Bohemian Rhapsody and We Are the Champions. Mercury performed in over 700 live concerts, and his shows were renowned for his flamboyant stage presence and impressive vocal range. Mercury: The Afterlife and Times of a Rock God is a monodrama inspired by his life. He was named by the BBC as one of the 100 Greatest Britons and ranked among the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time by Rolling Stone magazine.
