This line from one of the most best loved songs probably gives it away of my featured rock star. It is of course Freddie Mercury, lead singer with legendary band Queen.
Queen first came to Montreux in 1978 to record their album 'Jazz'. Freddie fell in love with the area and bought a house there. It's also where he died in November 1991.
The statue of Freddie overlooks Lake Geneva and was made by Irena Sedlecka. It was unveiled in 1996 by close friends and family.
If you didn't know, the line is from Bohemian Rhapsody, and was the British Christmas number one single in 1975.
Keep on rockin Freddie, wherever you are.
Great man, loved his music.
ReplyDelete1991, man that seems like so long ago, but like yesterday.
ReplyDeleteGreat post.
My husband loves Queen.
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas.
Fantastic statue! We will, we will, rock you! Thanks for your visits and encouraging comments over the year.
ReplyDeleteFestive greetings of the season, whatever the festival or season means for you! I don’t get much time these days to visit and leave comments for all my bloggy friends…but love catching up with pics when I can.
One of the best parody's I ever heard was done on Queen's Another One Bites the Dust, but it was about the Detroit Lions Football (US version) team, and it was titled "Another one kicks our butts". One of the funniest things I ever heard, but I can't find a copy any more :(
ReplyDeleteNice photo shot. I like the shadow image. Cool.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Gail's Man.
ReplyDeleteI wish you have a great holiday season.
So, there is Rock everywhere!
ReplyDeleteGood photos, and keep on rocking!
Thought I was going to land in Nottingham and got Switzerland; Santa's games... Great that it brought some good music together... ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely way to introduce Freddie Mercury. Keep on rockin' Freddie, indeed. We miss him.
ReplyDeleteWishing you and yours a very Merry Christmas and thankyou for your visits to my blogs.
Great singer and he wrote great music.
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for your visiting my blog and supporting me with your comments!
Merry Christmas!
He studied in Panchgani, India.
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas.
My favourite Queen song is Love Of My Life. Mushy, I know. :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Christmas Gails_man!
Forgive my tardy visit to your blog. I have been away from my computer for the last 4 days and have now just flown back in from another part of the Philippines. Your visits to my blog/s, however, are much appreciated!
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yeah great rock photo!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your greetings. Wish you a Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if it is widely known that Freddie Mercury was of Indian Parsi descent and grew up in India.
I love Freddie. Merry Merry Christmas!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas from American Fork, Utah!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat memorial, I love Queen! My favorite song of theirs is "Killer Queen".