When they first met, Elton John told Freddie Mercury he liked one of Queen's songs. Subsequently, Mercury made friends with John. Later on, John and Rod Stewart performed for Mercury together on a special occasion free of charge.Aug 20, 2021
Was Elton John at Freddie Mercury’s funeral?
Elton John went on to compare Olly Alexander to Freddie Mercury. He attended the funeral of the flamboyantly defiant singer in 1991 which was one of the “most upsetting occasions of my life because the whole funeral was in Farsi because Freddie was Persian”.
Did Elton John write a song about Freddie Mercury?
Elton's lyricist, Bernie Taupin faxed the lyrics to him in Paris, shortly after Queen lead singer Freddie Mercury had died the previous year. "I was crying all the time as I wrote the music", John told The Advocate, "and it was very hard for me to sing it", he said.
What did Elton John say about Queen at Live Aid?
It's been 36 years to the day since Freddie Mercury stole the show at Live Aid – and read Elton John to filth while he was at it. … I said, 'Freddie, nobody should go on after you – you were magnificent. ' He said: 'You're absolutely right, darling, we were – we killed them.
What Elton John said about Bohemian Rhapsody?
Elton added: "Bohemian Rhapsody' was a film for everyone, and it worked brilliantly. "It brought the great music of Freddie Mercury to a whole bunch of people who would have never heard of him. I'm thrilled for the guys [in Queen]."
Did Freddie Mercury date John Reid?
The professional relationship ended after 30 years. In 1972, Reid started John Reid Management, with John as his first client—in 1975, he took on Queen and Freddie Mercury. But in 1998, after three decades of working together, John and Reid split after The Daily Mirror reported on John's lavish spending.
Where is Freddie Mercury buried?
A ceremony for about 35 people was held three days after his death at the West London Crematorium on the grounds of Kensal Green Cemetery. Friend and former girlfriend Mary Austin took Freddie's remains, per his wishes, and buried them… somewhere.
Did Elton ever meet Freddie Mercury?
When they first met, Elton John told Freddie Mercury he liked one of Queen's songs. Subsequently, Mercury made friends with John. Later on, John and Rod Stewart performed for Mercury together on a special occasion free of charge.