Born in Zanzibar on September 5, 1946, to Parsi parents. Known as lead vocalist and co-principal songwriter of Queen. Had four-octave vocal range and flamboyant stage persona. Founded Queen in 1970 with Brian May and Roger Taylor. Wrote hits including "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Somebody to Love"
Born as Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar in 1946. Worked as baggage handler at Heathrow Airport before becoming Queen frontman. Had four extra teeth, which caused his trademark overbite. Started writing "Bohemian Rhapsody" in 1968 before joining Queen
Built by Brian May and his father Harold in 1963-1964. Neck made from fireplace mantel wood, named "Fireplace". Features 24-fret oak fingerboard with mother-of-pearl inlays. Body made from blockboard with mahogany veneer
Tour announced after success of Bohemian Rhapsody biopic film. First collaboration between Queen and Lambert after 2009 American Idol performance. Announced in 2012 with European summer tour including London shows
Film follows Freddie Mercury's life from Queen's formation to 1985 Live Aid performance. Bryan Singer directed, replaced by Dexter Fletcher due to creative differences. Rami Malek stars as Mercury, Lucy Boynton as his girlfriend Mary Austin. Filming took place in London from September 2017 to January 2018