72 years ago today multi-octave vocalist and Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was born. The band's name was created from Mercury's imagination, alternative options were “Build Your Own Boat,” “The Grand Dance” and the “Rich Kids.” | Biography

"I always knew I was a star. And now, the rest of the world seems to agree with me." Freddie Mercury died on this day in 1991. The Queen front man was one of the most talented and innovative singers of the rock era. | Biography

The 30th anniversary of ‘Queen’ front man Freddie Mercury’s death. The rock band was formed in the early 1970s featuring Mercury as lead vocalist, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor and bassist John Deacon | Reuters