Jim Smart as Freddie Mercury
Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was best known as the lead singer of the rock band Queen (inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001). He is noted for his vocal abilities and for his live performances. As a songwriter, he composed many international hits, including "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love", "We Are the Champions" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love". In addition to his work with Queen, Mercury also produced several hits as a solo artist as well.
Although Queen was never popular with rock music critics, estimates of the band's worldwide record sales to date have been placed as high as 300 million. The band has also spent more collective weeks on the UK Album Charts than any other musical act, including The Beatles. In 2001, the band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Two of Mercury's songs, "We Are the Champions" and "Bohemian Rhapsody", have each been voted as the greatest songs of all time in major polls by Sony Ericsson and Guinness World Records, respectively
Jim Smart pays a great tribute to Freddie Mercury. With an extensive 3+ octave range and fantastic vocal performance, Jim brings the sound of Freddie back to life, with a few comedy moments thrown in to the bargain. An outstanding and energetic performance including plenty of audience participation, performing some of Queens greatest hits including "One Vision", "It's A Kind Of Magic", "I Want To Break Free", "We Are The Champions", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", "Bohemian Rhapsody" and "Don't Stop Me Now".
Jim is available as Freddie Mercury for a 45 minute set on its own, as part of the tribute show including Roy Orbison, with a 45 minute dance set or as part of the FULL Hypnosong Show (including Hypnotist). A Disco is also available if required.
See clips of Jim's tribute to Freddie Mercury below!
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Bohemian Rhapsody
