Freddie Mercury was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range - the lead singer of Queen defied the conventions of a typical rock frontman. He paved the way for many contemporary artists to have a more confident and theatrical act which indelibly shaped the next generation of pop and rock music. From working as a baggage handler at Heathrow airport to hiding his HIV diagnosis from the public until just before his death, Mercury's life was filled with adventure, publicity, and perhaps above all, a clear duality. He was both flamboyant and shy, outspoken and intensely private. The illness that claimed his life could never have defined Freddie, and now, years later, his legacy is greater than he could have ever imagined.
Led by the eccentric visionary Freddie Mercury, Queen conquered the world. Who is the man behind the voice and how did a young boy from Zanzibar become The Ultimate Showman?
A reckless joyride into the darkest corners of popular music that delves deep into the mind of Mick Rock, the genius photographer who immortalized the seventies and the rise to rock stardom of many legendary musicians.
진저 베이커는 ‘크림’과 ‘블라인드 페이스’에서 활동한 전설적인 드러머였지만 이후 주목할 만한 활동을 하지 못하다가 1972년에 나이지리아로 이주했고, 그곳에서 펠라 쿠티가 이끄는 ‘아프로비트’라는 밴드를 만나 연주했다. 다시 나이지리아를 떠난 뒤 약물에 의존해 살며 폐인이 되어 가던 그는 결국 73세의 나이로 남아프리카 공화국에 정착하여 어린 신부와 결혼하고 39마리의 폴로 경기용 조랑말을 기르며 살아간다. 드럼 연주에 묻어 있는 진저 베이커의 삶을 담기 위해 심혈을 기울인 이 작품에는 에릭 클랩튼, 스티브 윈우드, 카를로스 산타나 등 여러 음악가들과의 인터뷰도 소개되고 있다. (2013년 제9회 제천국제음악영화제)
BBC documentary telling the story of how David Bowie arrived at one of the most iconic creations in pop history - Ziggy Stardust - with contributions from colleagues and famous fans.
