Freddie Mercury was one of rock's most dazzling front men. When he died
in 1991, the music world lost one of its most flamboyant characters, as
well as a supremely talented writer and vocalist. Best known as the lead
singer of Queen, his amazing four-octave voice was a distinctive element
in the band's unique sound, which resulted in more than a dozen
million-selling albums through the 1970s, '80s, and early '90s. Freddie
Mercury: A Kind of Magic charts his extraordinary career in the context
of the life he led in the glare of rock stardom. With expert
understanding, Mark Blake traces Freddie's astonishing achievements from
his childhood in Zanzibar and India to his world-conquering performance
at Live Aid in 1985 and beyond. Published just ahead of what would have
been Freddie's 70th birthday, this special book features a retrospective
commentary on his studio and live albums, a complete discography,
photographs, and memorabilia throughout. Freddie Mercury: A Kind of
Magic is an essential tribute to a truly innovative recording artist and
an irreplaceable performer who rocked the world.