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Pride Month: Freddie Mercury

This guide gives resources and background information on LGBTQ+ Pride Month, celebrated in June.

Freddie Mercury

Freddie Mercury, born Farrokh Bulsara (1946-1991), was a singer-songwriter and producer. He is best known for being the lead singer for the rock band, Queen. His enigmatic stage presence and impressive four-octave vocal range has caused him to be regarded by many as being one of the greatest singers in the history of popular music.

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Achievements

  • 1990 - Queen wins Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music
  • 1992 - Freddie Mercury wins Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music
  • 2001 - Queen inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
  • 2002 - Queen given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • 2003 - Queen inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (The first band inducted as a whole)
  • 2004 - Queen inducted into the UK Music Hall of Fame
  • 2004 - "Bohemian Rhapsody" inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame
  • 2006 - Queen first band inducted into the VH1 Rock Honors
  • 2009 - "We Will Rock You" and "We Are The Champions" inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame
  • 2018 - Queen awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

In the Library

DVDs

Queen: Live at Wembley Stadium / directed by Gavin Taylor. Library Call Number: DVD LIVE PERF QUE

We Will Rock You / starring Queen. Library Call Number: DVD LIVE PERF

Classic Albums: Queen - The Making of A Night At The Opera / directed by Matthew Longfellow. Library Call Number: DVD DOCU CLA ALB QUE

Bohemian Rhapsody / starring Rami Malek as Freddie Mercury. Library Call Number: DVD DRAMA BOH RHA

Books/eBooks