Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara 5 September 1946 - 24 November 1991)
It's 20 years since ultra showman Freddie Mercury died. However, as the old adage goes his music lives on. We celebrate his life with a couple of biographies and Queen's music available from our braille music collection:
Biographies
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Freddie Mercury: a life in his own words This book takes us on the journey of Queen: three academics and a frustrated art student, tired of having no money, taking on the music industry on their own terms. Spurred on by an almost uncontrollable, ambitious and forthright Mercury, Queen succeeded, becoming the biggest band of the generations to come. TB 16868
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The show must go on: the life of Freddie Mercury by Rick Sky. Braille 3v.
Music
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Flick of the wrist. For voice and piano, with guitar chord symbols. Braille 1v.
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Who wants to live forever by Brian May. For piano; no words. Braille 1v.
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Friends will be friends by Freddie Mercury and John Deacon. For piano; no words. Braille 1v.
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The show must go on by Queen. For piano; no words. Braille 1v.
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I want it all words and music by Queen. For piano; no words. Braille 1v.