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Freddie Mercury is born as Farookh Bulsara in Zanzibar, Tanzania
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Mercury moves to London with his family in the 1960s
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Queen released first self-titled album
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Mercury wrote the song "Bohemian Rhapsody" a seven minute rock operetta, which hit the top of the chartsin Britain and became atop 10 hit in the US.
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"We Are the Champions" became a top 10 hit in the US and Britain
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"Another One Bites the Dust" was a big hit
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Queen collaborated with David Bowie to create "Under Pressure" a #1 hit in Britain, the song's distinctive bass line was later reportedly used by Vanilla Ice for his 1990 rap hit "Ice Ice Baby"."
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One of their most noteable performances at the Live Aid charity concert
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Mercury released the following statement: "I wsh to confirm that I have been tested HIV postitve and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private to date to protect the privacy of those around me. However, the time has come now for my friends and fans around the world to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join with my doctors and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease."
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Mercury dies of AIDS related bronchial pneumonia at his London mansion. He was only 45 years of age.
