Farrokh Bulsara was born in Zanzibar and raised Zoroastrian, moving to England at age 10 where he developed interests in piano, table tennis, and sketching. He later formed the band Queen with Brian May and Roger Taylor after their previous band Smile broke up, finding breakthrough success with their song Killer Queen. Freddie Mercury died in 1991 surrounded by his close friends after living a rock star lifestyle that included frequenting gay bars and having many sexual partners without protection.

2. • Farrokh Bulsara
• Born in Zanzibar
• Raised Zoroastrian

3. • Moved to England when he turned 10
His favorite hobbies in school:
• Piano
• Table Tennis
• Sketching

4. Brian May-guitar Roger Taylor-drums
Smile was a rock trio at Ealing College consisting of
Tim Staffell-Bass

5. Freddie Mercury-vocals John Deacon-bass
Once Tim Staffell quit, Queen formed with the addition of:

6. Breakthrough Success with Killer Queen

8. Freddie had many close friends aside from his band mates
• Mary Austin
• Barbara Valentin
• David Sutton
• His many many cats

9. • A fifth of vodka/night
• Frequented every gay bar in the area
• Rarely slept alone and never used
protection

10. Also lots of…

12. Freddie Mercury died on November 24, 1991
He was surrounded by his best friends