1946 – 1991
When I look through Google Images for pictures of Freddie Mercury to post on this blog, I always prefer the old school, long-haired, clean shaven, Zandra Rhodes-costume-wearing, glam rock Freddie: the Freddie of the 1970s who looked like a real Rock Star long before he came out of the closet and he started to resemble one of the Village People. But that’s just me.
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You scored as Freddie Mercury: Congratulations, you’re Freddie Mercury! You’re the lovable leader of the band, and a self-proclaimed smart-arse! Go you!
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1946 – 1991
If Freddie Mercury were still alive he’d be 61 years old today. Freddie deserves to be remembered on his special day because no other rock star ever had as big an impact on me personally as Freddie. If not for his heavy stylish influence I surely would not have attended my high school classes wearing black nail polish (on one hand only), flowing Zandra Rhodes-inspired tops, tight black satin pants and an Egyptian Asp arm band. Queen pretty much lost me after they released Jazz (1978) but everything they did up to and including News of The World (1977) is brilliant and their debut album, Queen (1973) remains one of my favorite records of all time.
The Sound You Hear Is That of Freddie Mercury Spinning in His Grave
Next week on American Idol, the contestants try their hands at completely butchering the songs of Queen, one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Holy mother of god, I can see that 60 minute train wreck approaching right now. How much do you want to bet that Ace (the contestant who most makes my skin crawl) attempts to take on “Bohemian Rhapsody” and Chris does what amounts to Creed’s reinterpretation of “Tie Your Mother Down”?
Actually, I am betting that Chris is the only one of the bunch who will have ever even heard of Queen beyond the ridiculously overplayed sporting event anthem “We Are the Champions/We Will Rock You” and an eight-minute, mini-rock opera that was released before any of them were even born (with the possible exception of Taylor, who I suspect is actually in his 40s) and brought in to contemporary pop culture consciousness by its inclusion on the soundtrack of Wayne’s World.
Just for shits and giggles, here’s my fantasy Queen playlist as I’d hope to hear the show go down:
Chris: “I’m In Love With My Car”
Taylor: “Good Company”
Ace: “The Night Comes Down”
Elliott: “Bring Back That Leroy Brown”
Bucky: “Stormtrooper In Stilettos”
Paris: “Killer Queen”
Katherine: “You’re My Best Friend”
Kellie: “Fat Bottomed Girls”
Personally, I can’t wait for next Tuesday.