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Erikson's Stages of Freddie Mercury
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Generativity vs. Stagnation
While attending the Ealing College of Art in London, Freddie Mercury befriended his future bandmates Roger Taylor and Brian May. In 1971, the bandmates met John Deacon. Then Mercury decided to name their band "Queen". Mercury also wrote several hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", and "We Are the Champions". -
Intimacy vs. Isolation
Freddie Mercury was open about his bisexuality, but kept his relationships private. He was also a very skilled showman in addition to his singing and songwriting. He knew how to entertain and connect with his audience, encouraging them to have fun at Queen's concerts. -
Integrity vs. Despair
On November 23, 1991, Freddie Mercury stated that he has been tested HIV-positive. The next day, he died in his London Mansion from AIDS-related bronchial pneumonia. Before his death, Mercury had done some work in the studio with Queen. Made In Heaven, the group's last album with all the original members, was released in 1995. In 2001, Queen received special recognition for their contributions to American music history when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
