Freddie Mercury was an amazing songwriter, prolific performer, and the frontman of the rock band, Queen. In his time as a music star, he wrote and performed countless hits and cemented his band and himself as one of the greatest rock icons of all time. To celebrate the birthday and legacy of such an important figure in music history, here are a few things you can do.
1. Write down your feelings
Freddie Mercury had a four-octave vocal range and used it to sing songs that became rock anthems. Perhaps the reason why his performances were so passionate was that he wasn’t just singing songs; he was singing about his life. Like Freddie, you can write down how you feel and express them however you want.
2. Embrace your flaws
One of Freddie Mercury’s most prominent features was his front teeth. He admitted that he was self-conscious about it for a while, but then he found out that the positioning of his dentition was what enabled him to have the wide vocal range that he did. So whenever you’re tempted to feel bad about your flaws, remember that they are part of what make you YOU and could one day be of use to you.
3. Be your truest self
Freddie Mercury was known for his flamboyant stage persona in a time when toxic masculinity was the predominant culture. So at least for today, express your style in a way that you have always been afraid to. Cast aside your inhibitions and don’t consider what anyone else will think.
4. Listen to his music
You cannot truly appreciate the hype around Freddie Mercury until you listen to his music and watch his performances. Freddie Mercury was adored by his fans because watching and listening to him was a transcendental experience. You can become a new fan of old music and get into a more organic and passionate type of music.
5. Watch Bohemian Rhapsody
Finally, you can celebrate the birthday of this legend by watching his biopic, “Bohemian Rhapsody“. In the film, named after the song Freddie thought of as his legacy, Rami Malek plays Freddie Mercury.
The film recounts the life of Freddie Mercury from the formation of Queen to the pinnacle of their fame. It is an award-winning film and highest-grossing musical of all time. It also gives an inside look at how the rock star became a legend.
