Freddie Mercury | Life, Death, and Personality

[@CarolynsArtAdventures]

"What instrument to you play?" "The audience, darling" --Freddie Mercury

[@MsBianca78]

How original

[@marietjiehildebrandt1324]

Brilliant!

[@Philip_Taylor]

Thanks for this. What a lovely man he was.

[@tonioshea9870]

Indeed! Like a piano... 👑🎹💥! RIP Freddie♡

[@justhere4thet482]

😢

[@FrankBenlin]

"There was no other front man like Freddie Mercury." You never spoke a truer non-diagnosis.

[@anonymousadult]

David Lee Roth was impressive in his days!

[@FrankBenlin]

@@anonymousadult Yeah he was. How about this for an extravagant front man concert. Queen, Van Halen and Aerosmith. Might need to be spread out over a long weekend festival to let the stage cool down.

[@anonymousadult]

@@FrankBenlin you are so right! Now that would be a weekend festival not to miss 🤩🤩🤩

[@alicia.8857]

@@anonymousadult Robert Plant, too. And Jim Morrison.

[@anonymousadult]

@@alicia.8857 I agree with Plant, even with his solo career... but have never been a Morrison fan, I feel he is overrated and over sensationalized due to his death at 27. I’m 50 so I have personal memories of these bands ✌🏻

[@judytaylor3099]

I am 82 years but absolutely loved Queen. I listen to their music a lot and have seen the movie several times. Remi was great, but there will never be another Freddie.

[@doneestoner9945]

Yes, indeed. Rami Malek was fantastic as Freddie. Great movie. I'm 66, and I gotta have my Rock and Roll 🎶🎶🎶

[@paulazemeckis7835]

I didnt like Remi's looks. His eyes.were way too bug-eyed. I don't think Freddy would have approved. BTW that movie was mediocre at best.

[@stellarslimes8947]

Remi WAS fabulous !! And, there WILL never be another Freddie. But, what Remi did was make me miss Freddie, even more. THAT takes a special talent as well.

[@doneestoner9945]

Paula. I tend to agree that Rami looks like he always has bags under his eyes, but I think he did a good job.

[@judytaylor3099]

@@GlennDavey what's your point??

[@zappawench6048]

I remember watching a documentary about Queen and when Freddie was diagnosed, his band members lied to the press to protect his image. Their loyalty touched me and made me cry. Roger Taylor said something like "F*** off, he's our mate, we weren't going to tell the press, it was none of their business." If you weren't around in the 80s, it's difficult to express just how stigmatized HIV and AIDS were and how frightened people were of catching it. Princess Diana did a lot of good for AIDS patients by publicly shaking the hand of a man with AIDS.

[@mcd5478]

Agree! I was nursing assistant (became an RN soon after) when scientists discovered that what was making these people sick was HIV AIDS. They made a separate ward for those pt’s and at first, no one wanted to work there.

[@abelis644]

@@mcd5478 Agreed. I am Lesbian and an RN, I know that you are saying how it was... Be safe!!!

[@janedoe133]

Zappa Wench I love your comment. I remember the 80’s and how stigmatised individuals were. It was absolutely heartbreaking.

[@bjkarana]

Indeed. I remember being a kid during the 80's and early 90's when HIV became a mainstream issue, and seeing how irrationally freaked out many adults were about the risks and causes. Reading about high profile people who struggled with not only a terminal virus while essentially being blamed for their condition really gives me pause as an adult, now that I can relate to how hard life can be at times.

[@michelesmith2620]

@Jessica Smith As a kid who read the news all the time - when this first started coming out, it was terrifying. People really did not know how it was transmitted. Sort of like Covid 19 now.

[@TheCatquillen]

I saw Queen in concert at the Omni in Atlanta, GA. I was near the front row. Freddie was wild! He was non-stop from beginning to end!! I can still see clearly that lasting image of him dressed in an all white jumpsuit standing right above me on top of a giant speaker singing to the top of his vocal range. He was able to hold a beautiful note for so long! Amazing!

[@Bunnylover1973]

People in the public eye today often live their lives like an open wound. Every twist and turn, every health issue, every relationship, every conflict, every day of their lives trotted out for public consumption. Freddie was a shy, private man who faced his fate with extraordinary strength and dignity. He didn’t want sympathy and he cared deeply about his family and friends. The world is a greyer place without him.

[@lydiareyes6869]

Freddie is reallyGods gift to mankind his talentis so incomparable so generous so kind exceptional man

[@greenfox42]

🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@nadermazari3334]

Very true.

[@polly6336]

Freddie is one of those people who is almost universally adored and people still grieve for on some level. So sad he had such an early death. RIP Freddie.

[@tonemarieantonsen1597]

His mom Jer Bulsara was so happy his legacy will never be forgotten.❤

[@CesarClouds]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@shanewinas6194]

Brought it on himself

[@fts_space_shark]

I’m not three minutes into the video and I’m getting choked up. I miss him so much.

[@stephaniebaker6001]

@@shanewinas6194 No, I just think he wasn't completely able to function on his own, yet he was such a brilliant singer/songwriter and showman. Too much too fast and he wasn't able to cope with it. Plus, he didn't choose to be attracted to other men. He was a unique, incredible yet flawed human being who probably needed someone to help him put the brakes on his hedonistic lifestyle and keep him and his bandmates in check. I know that he was a very kind, generous and beloved person who died because of these circumstances, so no; he didn't "bring it on himself." You should look a little deeper into who he truly was and remember all of the absolute joy he brought so many over those 2+ decades that he was here on this earth. RIP Freddie!! 😥💔🥺💗😣

[@petepeter1857]

I saw him and the band in concert in the early 80's. Unforgettable. One of the best concerts I've ever seen.

[@Wistful77]

Lucky You. I didn't get to see him. I bet that was gooooood!

[@petepeter1857]

@@Wistful77 Madison Square Garden, NYC. While I think I suffered some permanent hearing loss the show was AMAZING, his singing and showmanship off the charts.

[@deedled4879]

Same

[@raynesworld]

Me too! It was the absolute best concert ever! My friends and I had 8th row center seats. I got all our tickets through Circus Magazine! lol

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

There has never been nor will there ever be a singer quite like Freddie Mercury, his voice and talent were simply unique. Such a lovely video, you made my day!❤️

[@emilykliemann4346]

Great comments. I agree totally ❤️

[@mspinkytee]

There have been plenty of better singers and performers.

[@thatsalt1560]

@@mspinkytee Except this was about him being one of a kind, which is not the same as being the "best".

[@katiekarakondis3348]

Freddie was a genius in every way. A unique performer, he later sang opera which he was exited about. His modesty mixed with his witty personality was irresistible. His artwork for Queen's emblem is classic

[@AstroEssexGirl]

Even 30 years after his death people still speak so highly of Mr Mercury. He was a legend. Who else randomly just puts on his songs just to dance around the house and air guitar 🎸

[@wendybond2848]

In the 1980’s I remember a child being not allowed to attend kindergarten in Australia as she was HIV positive due to a transfusion. There were protests and outrage from other parents. It was one of many such incidents. We forget how ostracised people were who had this awful disease.

[@rebeccafowler7074]

I too remember that,at the time l thought it was over the top,so many people treated so badly during the early days of the AidsVirus.

[@vickyaldridge6778]

Was that the little sweetheart whose family had to move to New Zealand? She was beloved here. How horrible people can be.

[@rebeccafowler7074]

vicky aldridge yes it was,such a shame people's ignorance caused so much trauma.

[@roxannemoser]

It happened int the US to Ryan White. Google what Elton John did

[@ayannachristina8006]

Freddie was an absolute legend. It’s so unfortunate that he passed so young

[@dirtysanchez941]

I agree wholeheartedly! Total musical genius, and true legend!!

[@noidreculse8906]

Unfortunate? It’s his fault

[@emizerri]

@@noidreculse8906 no hate please

[@lisaroy9538]

He essentially killed himself, but it is such A tragic story. His death was a terrible loss

[@noidreculse8906]

@@emizerri the truth is not hate speech. Might not be polite, but I don’t hate him. The is a difference

[@leen_art]

Freddie Mercury had the best vocals ever and Queen's live aid performance is hands down the best rock performance in history.

[@HumanimalChannel]

How he sang don't read fornspnlong, all those difficult and immense songs! That's talent ad craftsmanship... the breathing! I could gain t thinking about it. I know every word of That concert :)

[@HumanimalChannel]

How he sang so great, for so long, all those difficult and immense songs! That's talent ad craftsmanship... the breathing! I could gain t thinking about it. I know every word of That concert :)

[@Socraticstatic44]

Freddie Mercury exists in most of my favorite memories of my youth. My children listening to his music is proof his gift survives across generations 😊

[@tonemarieantonsen1597]

He sang great even with throat issue. A true legend ❤

[@terrysellers6712]

4 octives! He was the best!

[@robasiansensation3118]

I think Freddie and David are enjoying their place among the stars. Aren't we incredibly honored to have been able to share the planet at the same time in history with them?

[@nancyjones6780]

His first name was Farouk before Freddie. He was a lovely person and a top 10 vocalist of all time! He loved his cats which says a lot about a man! Queen played one of the greatest musical sets of all time at Live Aid. He was over the top SPECTACULAR, unfortunately to his detriment. Listening to the opening verses of Bohemian Rhapsody is tragic given his ultimate end. He's hard not to love! Thanks Dr.G for giving him the space he deserves in your repertoire! 💜💜💜

[@rubytuesday5412]

~ Loved how Freddie would speak to his cats over the phone when he was travelling.❤

[@penelopehughes-jones5265]

Dear Dr Grande, I was moved to tears by your analysis of Robin Williams and feel the same tonight. When I first saw Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody on TOTP I was 5 or 6, time stood still, I was rooted to the spot and never fully recovered, I’ve adored him and Queen ever since. Oddly enough my band played our last gig the night he died, when we got home Mum told us, it really was the day music died. It’s terrible to think of him suffering, it is too cruel. Thank you for this sensitive analysis, in my very humble opinion, Freddie would be touched by it.💗

[@lim4275]

Awww.... beautiful comment! 😍

[@penelopehughes-jones5265]

@@lim4275 Ah, bless you, that's so kind. All the very best to you and yours xx

[@lindadegraaf9297]

FINALLY!! I first asked for this video more than 6 months ago....and my request had over 400 'thumbs up' when I last checked. Absolutely worth the wait...Freddie Mercury, the one, the only GREATEST frontman ever!! Thanks again for covering this, @Dr Todd Grande!!

[@MsBianca78]

Lots of people have been asking for this.

[@lindadegraaf9297]

@@MsBianca78 OK, Karen....lol....!!.

[@shonaharris9328]

I’m glad that you requested this Linda thank you.

[@lindadegraaf9297]

@@shonaharris9328 Thanks @Shona Harris. True 'Queen' fans, can NEVER get enough of Freddie Mercuey!

[@jenniferocious480]

Dr. Grande, it doesn’t matter if you’re covering a murderer or a musician, you always produce an in depth and objective analysis of your subject! Bravo!!!

[@Socraticstatic44]

Cheers, friend! On point :)

[@jenniferocious480]

@@MsValeriaHeart wtf are you talking about?

[@jenniferocious480]

@@MsValeriaHeart are you just here to troll or what? And I’ll talk however I please, you’re not my father lol

[@jenniferocious480]

@@MsValeriaHeart and I’ve watched all of them lol. Nice try tho!!!!

[@jenniferocious480]

@@MsValeriaHeart Aw how 3rd grade of you😘 done with you lol

[@alimar0604]

Thank you Dr Grande. We loved Freddie. We also love the other talented members of Queen. Love you too 😘 🇬🇧

[@vickitaylor680]

Freddie loved Mary Austin and left most of his fortune to her. Their unconditional devotion is inspiring.

[@MichaelYoder1961]

Freddy and Queen are absolutely genius composers/performers - too many hits to note here. You handled this honestly and with sensitivity - thank you.

[@viktormedina4631]

Every time I am sure Dr. Grande just cannot make a better analysis than the one I saw the day before, he always proves me wrong. WOW! Love it, Dr. Grande! "There is no other frontman like Freddie Mercury. He created a mystique which will endure for years."

[@lydiareyes6869]

Thanks go you vefy obje tive analy zes0

[@dlemon90]

@@lydiareyes6869 lpppppp

[@beeimaginative]

Freddy Mercury was indeed somebody to love

[@janedoe133]

Beautiful comment. 💓

[@dirtysanchez941]

You made me cry.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dirtysanchez941]

@@janedoe133 indeed ❤️

[@alaric49]

I've seen his Live Aid performance many times, and it still gives me goosebumps. Amazing talent!

[@Hollylivengood]

He just had to get out of this prison cell, today he is free!

[@DEPARTMENTOFREDUNDANCYDEPT]

Taking QUEEN out of the history of the music of the late 20th century would leave a huge void which could not be filled by any other artist or group. Freddie Mercury was a unique and original talent, and I am grateful that he and his band mates contributed to the soundtrack of my coming of age and young adulthood.

[@psilykilly]

Mhm, their sound changed music forever and to this day they continue to inspire musicians all around the world. LONG LIVE !

[@sarahdixon6011]

His 'band mates' were individually at least as talented musically as Freddie. His showmanship made him stand out. So there!!! 🤣 I LOVE FREDDIE STILL.

[@jenniferchaney3019]

AMEN

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

I am grateful that Queen features heavily in the soundtrack to my childhood. RIP Freddie.

[@charleendavis8171]

My grandparents and parents were absolutely enthralled by Freddie Mercury and Queen so we were raised with their music from a very young age. Still to this day I think Freddie Mercury's voice was just beyond amazing and his lyrics are still relevant today and will remain so forever. ❤

[@istateyourname4710]

If Freddie had only written Bohemian Rhapsody he'd be a composition genius. But, he gave us much much more.

[@paulazemeckis7835]

Who wrote it? Freddy definately wrote the words. Cant help but think he was intended! in the music too. No pun intenede!

[@istateyourname4710]

@@paulazemeckis7835 Written by Freddie Mercury for the 1975 album 'A Night at the Opera.'🎵

[@deedled4879]

But he said in interviews that he was most proud of Somebody to Love

[@istateyourname4710]

@@deedled4879 K.🙂

[@MichaelBrown-js1ti]

Miley Cyrus 900,000 likes will win this year on KZbinPG music video tag off swipe off Dr. Dre🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😍🙏

[@darlenelawson1255]

I have learned so much about Freddie Mercury. When I was a young nurse, I was very much involved with treatments for AIDS. I was interested in the illness. Before I really knew about him, I bought a CD of Queen because I loved the music. He was fantastic. The movie about him was great. The saddest part is that now there is excellent treatment for AIDS. They tried for 10 years trying to make a vaccine but failed. Thank-you so much for providing all that interesting information. I think he was one of the good guys.🇨🇦❤️❤️

[@MsBianca78]

The movie was not accurate at all.

[@esusanlq4413]

I was a young nurse then too. I can relate to the terror of the aids virus .. in nyc

[@Philip_Taylor]

He really was one of the gopod guys, like a real-life teddy bear. Thanks for your post.

[@JaneDoexxx]

The movie was actually very inaccurate and disrespectful of Freddie. It wrongly and unfairly portrayed Freddie as a selfish, thoroughly inconsiderate misogynistic prick. It couldn’t have been further from the truth. Freddie was also very professional and hard working, the movie portrayed him again wrongly, as showing up late for recordings and being so inconsiderate and rude. Not at all like the real person who sadly isn’t here to defend himself.

[@lornaginetteharrison7168]

I always think of _"that scene"_ in Wayne’s World whenever I hear Bohemian Rhapsody! The studio originally wanted to use a Guns N' Roses song for the head banging singalong, but Myers demanded Bohemian Rhapsody, even threatening to quit the production unless it was used. Freddie Mercury died a few months before the film's release. However he saw the head banging scene before his death, found it hilarious & approved the song for the film's use. Mike Myers _did_ clash with director Penelope Spheeris during filming, complaining: "I can't move my neck like that! Why do we have to do this so many times? No one is going to laugh at that!" Oh, but we did!☺️

[@michelesmith2620]

I don't know if many people now know that Queen was seen as a "guilty pleasure" band. They used to get ripped by critics in their day.

[@janedoe133]

I love it he chooses to discuss the Queen after Prince Phillip. I love Freddie Mercury beautiful human.

[@mrs.reluctant4095]

👍😁

[@dizfan6727]

Maybe he'll do Prince next ;)

[@halfrutter2226]

He was incredibly talented and kind. Oh, yes, he looked pretty good too! 👍❤️

[@halfrutter2226]

Freddie would laugh and love it!😆

[@leonieromanes7265]

Oh good catch.😄🌈

[@romarobbins270]

He was one of the most talented musicians in my lifetime.

[@dianahaus1456]

Looking for likes stating what half of the world also thinks. Why? So much needing attention, its sad really

[@wiseguy9202]

Indeed he was.

[@vickielawson3114]

He was one of the most talented musician in ANY lifetime.

[@romarobbins270]

@@dianahaus1456 What is your problem? I don’t care if you like my statement or not, I said what I think. You’re rather judgmental, don’t you think?

[@kimmyfreak200]

i get chills when i hear the live version of under pressure with bowie and freddie...what a voice

[@angiepa58]

Thanks Dr G, if anybody deserves recognition and accolades it's Freddie Mercury. Such an incredible talent lost.😢 The music lives on!🎙️🎸🎼🎼🎼

[@personofinterest8731]

I miss Freddie in the world. What a presence! What a musician! 💜 Thank you Dr Grande

[@anca6702]

Considered by "some"? Oh the outrage! It WAS and ALWAYS will be THE GREATEST performance!

[@MrClassicmetal]

I've seen clips of Queen during band practice, and they performed as if they were onstage. 100%!

[@claudiamiller7730]

An incredible talent - and until I read his biography, I had no idea what a kind, wonderful guy he was. His passing was a great loss to the music community of the world. Thanks for this tribute, Dr. Grande !

[@josephensworth7044]

Anyone heard the Queen song called Mother Love? It was the last song that Freddie was recording before he passed and he never got to finish it 😭 At one point during the recording session, Freddie got so tired and decided to go home early. He told everyone to not worry cause he will be back in the studio very soon to finish recording, but he never returned. He passed shortly after 😭 And because of that, Brian May ended up finishing the vocals and you hear him in the end to complete what Freddie didn't get to. It's so heart wrenching.. I just can't!

[@dungeon-wn4gw]

Brian Wilson's story is a great suggestion for your channel. He is a genius musician who led the Beach Boys for a few years, but he suffered mental health issues and drug abuse problems for decades. He also suffered abuse from his father as a kid. His case is also fascinating because he had a highly abusive therapist, Dr Eugene Landy who "helped" him recover but he also took advantage of Brian. There is a youtuber called Jeffery Stillwell who did a few videos on Brian Wilson that I highly suggest for anyone who is unfamiliar with Brian.

[@Griselda_Puppy]

*I believe he has already done Brian Wilson. Pretty sure he's done Rainn Wilson also, and if not, I know he's done Dwight Schrute.*

[@PeterAlanA1234567890]

Agreed

[@nomiddlenamenmn427]

Brian Wilson is a musical genius who can be hilariously shallow. When asked what he values the most in a woman, he replied “Legs.” Wonder if he thought of his mother at all while answering.

[@dungeon-wn4gw]

@@nomiddlenamenmn427 And he always has a straight face he's completely deadpan lol

[@PatriciaPerry-g1i]

I would love to hear Dr. Grande cover Brian Wilson.

[@Lloydforever61]

Freddie loved all his cats deeply but Delilah, a beautiful rescue calico, was “the Queen” of his heart and home, the one he’d pick up and stroke the most often. He even wrote a song about her.

[@dclark4422]

After I heard the terrible news about Mercury, I had a dream where I was sad and crying. Freddie was sitting on a king's throne, bending down to touch my face. I looked up and asked him why did Queen stop. He said, "My darling, we never did." I woke up and started crying all over again. I'll never forget that dream as long as I live.

[@shonaharris9328]

Wow!! 🥺😩❤️❤️❤️

[@rpc717]

A close friend of mine died from AIDS very close to the same times as Freddie. He started to become ill around the same time as well. He did seek treatment, but the early treatments were harsh and he eventually stopped them. He kept his illness private as well. He confessed in his last days that this was due to shame of the promiscuity that led to contracting the virus. It's something else to consider.

[@muellerphyllis]

Ahhh! Thank you Dr. Grande! My favorite high school band. I officially love you now.

[@louise2467]

I deeply regret I never got to see him in a live performance. What a talent and an exceptional performer. Mary obviously gave him trust, confidence and absolute loyalty, which his inner persona needed. She is so lucky to be “ the one and only woman partner for Freddie”. RIP Freddie, your music lives on, evermore.

[@bluemoonalone]

When I watch video of Freddie now it is with a smile on my face, a tear in my eye and an ache in my heart for what more he might have been..I thank him for all that he shared with us...Thank you Dr Grande for this touching analysis...

[@JDoe001]

*because you/most people (didn’t exactly “take ‘the lost’ for granted” but you) didn’t immerse yourself in it (you chose to spend your time with other things & people), then you realize there just isn’t going to be ‘any more’. We miss the uniqueness that was and will never be again.

[@mcd5478]

I love when you analyze musicians! 💗 Freddie is one of the best! Heartbreaking he was diagnosed w/ HIV AIDS prior to life-saving antiviral meds. 😢 Nonetheless, so amazing that it’s now a chronic illness and not a death sentence. 💖💗💖

[@juliefisk8066]

I think about this, too. So sad and heartbreaking

[@mcd5478]

@@juliefisk8066 💕💗💕

[@iainholmes2735]

Very interesting analysis. I have read a few accounts of people who met him. One person said he was very quiet, polite and serious when she met him, and chatted to her in a humble way in a club. Another person, who knew him before he was famous, said that he was already very confidant. Shortly after his death, I remember listening to a radio programme which discussed the nature of charisma. On the 'rock star performance scale' ranging from 1 to 10, Freddie was about 300.

[@rosieone6519]

I love always loved Queen. My favorite song of all time is You're my best friend. It touches my heart to the point of tears. Happy tears.

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

I agree, it’s my favorite too. To me, that song is an ode to friendship which is such a wonderful relationship to cherish. So many songs express the romantic love but very few talk about the “best friend” love. It’s indeed very special.❤️

[@rejaneoliveira5019]

Obviously I can see how this song can fit well in a romantic relationship where the partner is also your best friend. But when I listen to it, I remember my 3 best friends.😉

[@azaz911c]

Whenever I watch a Freddie Mercury interview, I am struck by how soft spoken, gentle and contemplative he was. It is so removed from this on stage persona. There was a documentary that showed his work as a design student - it is really quite remarkable, and shows another facet to his talent.

[@amsalespush]

Very well-done and enjoyable as usual. Small detail: The Smile band was not originally formed with Freddie but with a bassist and singer named Tim Staffell, accompanied by Brian May and Roger Taylor. The band did some prolific demos in this setup which generated interest from some record companies. When Freddie took Tims place, naturally there was no more bass player, and the band finally decided on John Deacon.

[@PollyAlice2000]

Thank you. Thank you for describing Freddie’s life and talent exactly as it was! Unique and gifted, there will never be another Freddie Mercury. He was just the best at what he did, and many will continue to enjoy his music for a very long time. Peace be with you, Freddie! You were, and are, The Best!

[@lnc-to4ku]

Love the respect you gave to Freddie Mercury, and his rare talent! ♡ He was one of a kind!

[@ellebastonart]

My mom is a hugely massive Freddie Mercury fan, to this day she still cries if she thinks about him or David Bowie long enough. One thing that really twists the knife for me was at the end of his last performance was when he closed by saying "I love you" because he couldn't bear to say goodbye

[@HelenaDax]

Roger and Brian formed Smile with Tim Staffel, who was Freddie's roommate. When Tim left Smile, Freddie convinced them to take him as a singer and form a new band. Other than that, I liked your analysis. I think he had to build very strong walls around him since school: he always said he had to learn to fend for himself and male boarding schools in the 50s weren't exactly safe spaces for shy and sensitive kids. There's an interview where he says that Mary is the only person he could turn to, and I think it meant that with his other friends, he rarely revealed his weaknesses or doubts: he felt that he had to be strong for them. The fact that he looked so different on stage doesn't surprise me : it was a very shy actor playing an extrovert character. I'm sure he also acted like an arse when he was on drugs, but well, that's what drugs do. Everyone is extroverted after a couple of lines! I often wonder about his fear of being physically alone. For us introverts, it's usually our favourite thing in the world.

[@jeananderson3008]

Thank you Dr. Grande. That was a fantastic analysis. Only our darling Freddy would sing with the amazing opera singer Montserrat Caballe. I have just revisited “Barcelona” what a stunning performance.

[@blaiseroche]

Freddie Mercury was also raised in the most ancient and self isolated religion of Zoroastrianism.

[@stupidhat1779]

The four octave range has been confirmed, his singing ranged between f2 and f6. We won't ever see his like again. I still miss him. Thank you for this episode Dr Grande.

[@Yolanda8419]

So lovely to post, good Doctor. You make my free time so much more enjoyable. Much love from the sunny Greece.

[@brolik82]

R.I.P., Freddie! You live on in your music, brother! Good vid, Dr. Grande!

[@Americans4Israel4Ever]

I was fortunate enough to attend Live Aid in 1985. That is when Freddie Mercury became my God.

[@mcd5478]

What a fabulous experience!! 💗💖💗

[@lizclegg7556]

Legendary. I only saw it on TV.

[@verslanglaiscom]

Lucky duck!

[@stephanieguyot]

I get the feeling Dr. Grande is a big Queen fan. He gave more opinions in this video than any I have seen to date. Rock on!

[@alice_rabbit8345]

Yes! I’ve been waiting for this!!

[@lamisticahumana]

Tears appeared at my cheek while you described Freddie Mercury as unique talent. Dr. Grande, thanks for analyzed his personality. Have been following Queen since 2020, it's hard to realize that I can't able to meet my idol. But your analysis made me realize that he's a beautiful and adorable person.

[@cristovaomendoca8164]

So glad and proud of finally own my "I am not diagnosing anyone" shirt

[@Juliegriffiths1]

There’s a shirt?

[@Juliegriffiths1]

I want one.

[@vickikay25]

That was a nice tribute, Dr. GRANDE!

[@ArtU4All]

Oh Freddie... An incredibly talented strong and vulnerable decent man. He lived two lives: that of a performer and of a human being. And he did not compromise either - the spirit that it takes. He was a comet that will keep shining its light and emit power onto us for many generations ... Such generosity, Freddie 🙏✨♥️

[@rayross997]

I know you spoke of Janis Joplin in the "27 Club" video, but could you please cover her in full sometime. She was an awesome singer.

[@justhere4thet482]

Yes please.

[@jamesheath7601]

All she did was scream

[@Catlily5]

@@jamesheath7601 I don't like her singing but associate screaming more with death metal...

[@maxinef6654]

Terrible singer.

[@maureeningleston1501]

Wow I'm speculating this is going to be great.

[@Wistful77]

You were right.

[@joeangell5652]

100% Correct!

[@brianorakpohit]

I am an admirer rather than 'fan' of Queen's music, but I would still say Freddie Mercury is the greatest frontman of all time. Also when I think of him, I think about love, because he was the embodiment of love, giving and receiving.

[@robasiansensation3118]

this was the first time in a long time I watched the entire video without obsessing over his plants. the content required respect of my full attention. :)

[@franm.8343]

Queens performance at Live AID UK, stole the show and Freddie was magic that day. I can still see his performance of their hit, Radio Garga like a video in my mind when I hear it played on the radio. Everyone knew they were witnessing something special and the crowd went wild. Thanks for the music and memories Freddie RIP.

[@cottontails9003]

Good morning Dr Grande. Brilliant analysis. Thank you Dr Grande for your fair and compassionate analysis of Freddie Mercury life and death. Also the talented band Queen. Thank you Dr Grande, you are the best.

[@melindaduncan3073]

I don’t know if there has been another person with the talent or personality as Freddie. He’s was amazing all the way until the end.

[@Dunitagin93]

Hey Dr. G.! Another great subject for your speculation! Freddie Mercury was definitely a man of our time wasn’t he-and sadly-a victim of society’s fear, prejudice, and rejection of non-traditional lifestyles-even in the face of an escalating, devastating, and unknown disease. Tragically, he was a victim of HIV before it wasn’t considered a death sentence and little treatment had become available. I can remember so clearly when this was considered a ‘gay man’s disease’ instead of a public health issue that needed to be dealt with. People diagnosed with the infection were being isolated and rejected in part because of the particular group that was being so affected by it. Why did he keep it secret??? During that time, having HIV was a death sentence and its cause unknown. Patients were shunned socially, professionally, and emotionally; remember no one knew how it was transmitted. Physicians had begin to notice how this was affecting the gay male population in particular but due to the stigma at the time-little was being done to discover how the virus was contracted or transmitted from person to person. It was not until the introduction of HIV to the heterosexual population (and women in particular) that research and funding began in earnest (perhaps ‘in earnest’ is a reach here). This was helped along by an increasing number of Hollywood’s leading men acquiring the infection and activism had begun by many who had a platform and weren’t afraid to use it. Enter a younger version of Anthony Fauci, M. D. and others who had come to have some success with treatment-but still no cure. It was during this time that I became a medical laboratory professional and the fear was palpable. Unfortunately, I got to see the affects of this disease up close and felt so helpless and sad to see many of these men at the time socially and emotionally cut off at a time when they needed it the most. And yes-hiding it-most of the time, or at least it seemed that way to me-in an attempt to stave off a social demise that loomed large for most-of a physical end; such a devastating time and loss of so many decent, loving, and valuable human beings. Thanks, Dr. G. for another great topic! Perhaps you could present a video based on Harvey Milk and his tragic death at the hands of Dan White in San Francisco? I had such a deep respect for Harvey Milk and see little written about him these days. I hope that you will consider writing about this courageous and inspiring man!

[@lim4275]

Great post! I was a dental assistant in the 1980’s and later became an RN. The stigma was awful and palpable! Appreciate your insight.

[@tonemarieantonsen1597]

Freddie Mercury is the best frontman in rock period. I think he never was very addictive to drugs as he was with sex.His lifestyle is widely known and never felt that have been used against him as much,because he rarely maked the performance suffer from it. He was a constantly professional when it came to music .He was a introvert that transition to a great extrovert at stage. His sexuality is to me was his own private matters .He was a lover of life and singer of songs. 🎵 😊🎤🎶❤

[@GN77340]

Freddy is a hero of mine

[@reja1309]

Freddie Mercury is by far my favorite musician and performer and I don't think that will ever change. Just when I thought his music couldn't get any better, he writes "Barcelona" and holds his own in a duet with a world renowned Soprano - Montserrat Caballe - the woman he adored and whom he writes the song about. A line from the song goes "The moment that you stepped into the room you took my breath away". Wow. That was Freddie! I heard an interview where he spoke about how nervous he was waiting for her to arrive for their first meeting and that line recounts his experience. The whole song is a tribute to her.

[@christinley5213]

This is a dam good one right here doc.. thank you!!!!! Such an amazing artist with vocals from the gods!!!

[@KathySong1]

Great analysis, thank you. I also heard that during his very early performances, Freddie always had his back to the crowd.

[@elliottstein5955]

Freddie was such an interesting character, great video!! Have you done anything on Bob Dylan? I would love to hear some analysis of his phases over the years

[@BuddhatheRockstar]

Thank you... Dr. G for discussing the life of this beautiful man.

[@GMarieBehindTheMask]

Can you do an analysis on the life, death and personality/mental health of Freddie Prinze Sr.? (Comedian who committed suicide at age 22 at the height of his career, his death was very controversial.)

[@tigressofforli3398]

As a child,i found it quite disturbing.

[@ghogsten]

Thank you. Miss Freddie, and make sure you take some time to listen to him sing Opera. What courage, he had.

[@GrannySoupLadle]

I wasn’t quite born yet, but I reeeeaally miss Freddie Mercury.

[@Ffeoli1039]

Damn. They got KZbin in the womb now?

[@abelis644]

I am so glad that your generation appreciates Queen... I have loved them since I was a teenager in the 70s!!! I drove my Mom crazy every day as I played "A Day at the Races" every morning of my grade 12...😅😅😅 My Mom was cool, she loved that record. Guess what? I still have it... yup, I have all of my original records from the 70s, 80s, 90s... Cheers!!! Isabelle Victoria British Columbia

[@TheEssJay]

Me too

[@chatnoir9038]

@@abelis644 That is sweet, thanks for sharing!

[@kay-Bee-Killn]

Awesome! Such a beautiful and unique voice❤there will never be another like him!

[@kristita_888]

Only Dr. Grande can take on a personality analysis of the inestimable, irreplaceable Freddie Mercury. 💗

[@nickinportland]

My speech teacher always said some people’s comfort level is on stage in front of a lot of people, and some is one on one. If you can identify which one you are, you can be a great public speaker, performer.

[@kam0406]

Number 1 best male vocalist in Rock. Ever! Hands down! There will never be another Freddy Mercury. RIP

[@kelliearnold8498]

Queen is one of my favorite bands. It’s sad he suffered so much. Great job. I watched this one before. I just love your analysis.

[@kam0406]

The fact that those around him didn't betray him, is so very telling. He seemed to be a sweet man.

[@Zarathustran]

Likely a bit of protecting their own financial interest

[@wendiwonderly1419]

My eight year old grandson has autism. He loves classic rock music. When he hears the first two notes he starts singing the song. He doesn’t know who these groups are and he doesn’t care about all their antics back in the day, he just likes good music. He says I love queen. He also tells me the songs he doesn’t like. He says no night moves.

[@lenasamzelius5530]

15 minutes and already 1.1K views! Thank you for your intelligent analysis of the amazing artist Freddy Mercury. What an interesting man.

[@tld597]

Hi Dr., I recently stumbled across a video regarding ambiverts, who have both introverted and extroverted tendencies. The direction ambiverts lean toward varies greatly depending on the situation, so this explained a lot about why I always knew that I was both introverted and extroverted. I love your very interesting videos, thank you. Donna

[@calico-kat-mom6204]

Queen exhibited one of the most unique sounds I've ever heard in my opinion absolute genius I really enjoyed the movie Bohemian Rhapsody it was very well made so sorry he had such a sad ending it was not what God intended

[@hellsbelle59]

I was fortunate to see Queen in the early 80's...What a show!!! What a performance! 😍

[@GGiblet]

He lived and loved with great enthusiasm! And had a fondness for animals💜🌈💜 thank you for the wonderful analysis 🙌👏👏👏

[@doneestoner9945]

He loved his cats.

[@GGiblet]

@@doneestoner9945 yes!! He was very devoted to them 😻 and supported a number of animal charities too, if memory serves

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

He was a great singer! Not just a personality, as your discussion rightly points out. Thank you for the video!

[@MrSamadolfo]

🙂 Thanks for your analysis, he always reminds me of the movie The Highlander and that "There Can Only Be One"

[@heatherhoffman9869]

Talk about breaking the mold. Talent is an understatement regarding this man. You too Dr. Grande ;)

[@maureeningleston1501]

He was so unique and talented, I will always love his music in fact I think I need to listen to it now. :)

[@Wistful77]

For sure! It's a Queen kind of day!

[@maureeningleston1501]

@@Wistful77 Lol.....It sure is.

[@miraclenichols7591]

Queen was an incredible part of my life- just unbelievable music- like nothing else!! I remember one of the first u tube videos I ever saw was a mom taking her kids to school & they were very young & Bohemian Rhapsody came on the radio & those tiny children sang every word of that song along with the Mom-it was outstanding!! I have never forgotten it!! The power of Queen!! Generational!!