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Celebrating 50 years, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' remains Queen's masterpiece, blending innovative recording techniques, operatic influences, and personal expression, especially reflecting Freddie Mercury's complex identity and artistic genius, making it one of the most enduring songs in rock history.
A woman claiming to be Freddie Mercury's secret daughter has spoken out for the first time, amid skepticism from Mercury's close friends and family, with some suggesting DNA evidence supports her claim. The daughter, based on diaries given by Mercury, describes a close relationship with her father and expresses frustration over public doubts and misrepresentations.
Queen was initially reluctant to perform at Live Aid due to exhaustion from a recent tour, but Freddie Mercury was convinced by the massive public demand and the opportunity to perform live for a billion people, leading to an iconic performance that transformed their career.
Sony Music is in talks to purchase Queen's music catalogue for up to $1 billion, which would include hits like "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "We Will Rock You." The deal, if finalized, would be the largest of its kind, surpassing previous high-value acquisitions like Bruce Springsteen's catalogue. Negotiations are ongoing and may not result in a sale.
Never-before-seen personal photographs of Freddie Mercury, the late Queen frontman, are set to be sold at auction along with over 1,400 of his possessions. The collection includes intimate polaroids dating back to the 1980s, offering a rare glimpse into Mercury's personal life at his London mansion and abroad. The photos, described as "mythology busting," depict quieter moments with friends rather than a wild party lifestyle. The auction, titled "Freddie Mercury, A World of his Own," also features his baby grand piano and starts today after a month-long public exhibition.
A collection of Freddie Mercury's possessions, including a black lacquered baby grand piano on which he composed Queen's hits, is set to go up for auction at Sotheby's in London. The exhibition showcases a wide range of items, from stage costumes and gold discs to personal photographs and handwritten lyrics. Estimates for the auction range from £20 for a china ornament to £3 million for the baby grand piano. The auction is expected to fetch between £7.6 million and £11 million, with proceeds going to the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John Aids Foundation.
Over 1,400 personal items belonging to Freddie Mercury, including stage costumes, handwritten drafts of songs like "Bohemian Rhapsody," and his beloved Yamaha baby grand piano, are going on display at Sotheby's London before being auctioned off. The collection, left to Mercury's close friend Mary Austin, had remained untouched for 30 years. Highlights include unseen drafts of hits like "Don't Stop Me Now" and "We Are the Champions." The exhibition, titled "Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own," is free to view and runs until September 5th. The items will be sold in a series of auctions later in the month.
Sotheby's will auction off about 1,500 items that belonged to Freddie Mercury, including unseen handwritten drafts of Queen's most popular songs, his Martin acoustic guitar, his Adidas high-tops, and a mustache comb. The collection will be on display for the public before the auction in September. A portion of the proceeds from the sale will go towards the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Sotheby's will auction Queen and Freddie Mercury archives in September, including an early draft of "Bohemian Rhapsody" that shows it was initially titled "Mongolian Rhapsody." The archives also include never-before-seen copies of Mercury's handwritten lyrics for hits like "Don't Stop Me Now" and "Somebody to Love." The "autograph working lyrics" for "Bohemian Rhapsody" are estimated to fetch from $998,000 to $1.5 million. The auction also includes various clothing items and jewelry Mercury wore.
Freddie Mercury's handwritten lyrics for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" reveal that the song was almost titled "Mongolian Rhapsody." The lyrics, written on airline stationery, are among 1,500 personal items belonging to the Queen singer that will be auctioned by Sotheby's. The auction is expected to fetch between £800,000 to £1.2 million, and a portion of the sale's income will go to the Mercury Phoenix Trust and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
Handwritten lyrics of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" suggest that Freddie Mercury considered naming the song "Mongolian Rhapsody." The 15-page folio of lyrics, vocal lines, and harmonies were written by the singer in 1975 and include alternate lines and reworked ideas. The manuscript is among approximately 1,500 of the singer’s personal belongings heading to auction at Sotheby’s in London, expected to fetch between £800,000 and £1.2 million ($995,000 to $1.5 million) when it goes under the hammer in September.
Sotheby's is auctioning off thousands of items belonging to Freddie Mercury, including early drafts of Queen's most famous song, "Bohemian Rhapsody." The drafts show that Mercury initially considered calling the song "Mongolian Rhapsody." The collection, which includes stage costumes and personal items, is estimated to be worth up to $1.5 million and proceeds will be donated to charity. Mary Austin, Mercury's close friend who inherited much of his estate, is selling the items to put her affairs in order.
Freddie Mercury's extensive collection of costumes, fine art, and handwritten working lyrics for "We Are the Champions" and "Killer Queen" will be auctioned in September. The collection includes prints or works on paper by Picasso and Matisse, and a painting by 19th century French artist James Tissot. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity.
Mary Austin, a close friend of Freddie Mercury who inherited his London home and much of his wealth upon his 1991 death, is selling some 1,500 items tied to the late Queen frontman as part of a Sotheby's auction set to begin in late August. The items include handwritten lyrics, stage costumes, guitars, and personal items collected by Mercury, and are expected to sell for at least $7.4 million. The exhibit will open Aug. 4, and smaller touring exhibitions will also be sent to New York, Los Angeles, and Hong Kong.
Freddie Mercury's collection of costumes, fine art, and handwritten lyrics for "We Are the Champions" and "Killer Queen" will be auctioned in September. The collection includes prints or works on paper by Picasso and Matisse, and a painting by James Tissot estimated to sell for $500,000-750,000. Lyrics for "We are the Champions" are estimated to fetch $250,000-375,000. The auction will feature roughly 1,500 items and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charity.