Freddie Mercury: A Misunderstood Icon

Freddie Mercury’s portrayal often revolves around his showmanship and debauchery. This video explores other sides of him that are seldom mentioned, such as his loneliness, sense of humor, and strong business savviness. ~ 00:00 Who was Freddie Mercury? 01:24 Music is just a big business 02:06 The resentful side - Trident & Norman Sheffield 03:20 John Reid & A Night at the Opera 04:02 Queen members taking over the management 04:40 Marketing ‘A Night at the Opera’ 05:03 Music videos to sell records 06:50 The politically incorrect side 07:30 Songs as commercial products 09:25 Healthy competition outside the band 10:03 Healthy competition within the band 10:43 Worried about keeping up an image 11:40 Breaking the image barrier 12:28 Injecting some fun into the band 13:03 A very strong work ethic… 14:50 …until the very end of his life 15:20 The shy and lonely sides 17:05 The only friend I can refer to 17:40 The vulnerable side - A man of extremes