An absolute highlight of my recent London vacation was a visit to Sotheby’s for a tour of Freddie Mercury: A World of His Own, featuring the entire contents the late icon’s estate, Garden House. Virtually everything Freddie ever owned will be sold off in 6 separate auctions starting September 6th. Presented here is Freddie’s antique jukebox, a 1941 Wurlitzer model 850Peacock design. Designed by Paul Fuller (1897–1951), this multi-colored illuminated Wurlitzer delighted Freddie with its depictions of two peacocks at the front.
Wow, here’s some unexpected news that should give a little thrill especially to old-school Queen fans out there (i.e. up to and including 1978’sJazz). There’s a wee bit of music that Freddie MercuryandBrian May had a hand in that US fans have likely not heard before, but are about to get the chance to. Continue reading Eddie Howell’s Man From Manhattan LP Featuring Freddie Mercury Gets US Release→
A few exceptional products didn’t quite make it into my massive photo recap of the Summer Fancy Food Show 2022 — mostly because I wanted to save them for their own featured post. When I spotted this teabag bearing the likeness of the late Queen front man Freddie Mercury at the booth for The Teabook Teas, I knew it would need its own showcase. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Freddie Mercury Tea→
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Freddie Mercury lives on, taking his rightful place as the lead singer of the Periodic Table! Get this hilarious tribute to Freddie on a t-shirt, hoody or sweatshirt, with prices starting at just $19.95, at This Link!
