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Shockingly Cocky Quotes: No. 13


"I won't be a rock star. I will be a legend."
-- Freddie Mercury









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jaq

Anyone who doubts Freddie's musical genius, needs to hunt down bootleg of Queen's 1979 gig at Hammersmith Odeon (McCartney's charity event "Concerts for the People of Kampuchea") - and witness a man ascending rock god status on nothing but his band and a bare stage (forget the explosives.)
Then for studio recording, check out the 70s albums - especially "Queen II" (1974) and experience Mozart in rock.

Mercury's genius is in the obscure stuff the music press blindly dismissed and ignored, not the radio-friendly hit songs that kept the entire band afloat.

April 13 2011 at 10:25 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Grace

Freddie spoke the truth. He beats any present day singer.

March 03 2010 at 9:06 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Fat Boy 95

It is no wonder that the rest of the planet fears America they can all see what Intellectual Morons are to inherit this country!!

September 08 2009 at 10:50 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Sydney

this isn't cocky, its true!!

August 23 2009 at 4:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
geo5677

One of the greatest front man/entertainer of our time! Showman, Energetic and a voice blessed by the Gods of heaven! We love you Freddy! Those are not angels in heaven singing, It's Elvis and Freddy! RIP

May 20 2009 at 12:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
dee

Go Freddie! He definitely IS a legend. Most amazing voice.

May 18 2009 at 6:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
perk740

Over rated human butt plug. You think with all the $ he made he would at least check out some orthodontia?

May 18 2009 at 3:17 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rose

you are a legend freddie.

December 21 2008 at 4:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
drwoowoocl2001

I dont know if he could be considered a legend, but a lot of his music has stood the test of time and some of it is a lot better than people gave them credit for. But a lot of these comments are really nasty and uncalled for. He DID die a sad death. Just because he slept with other guys doesnt mean he was a bad person. Jamie P., are you as stupid as you are ignorant?

November 28 2008 at 8:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
zelda

His statement was that "I won't be a rock star, I will be a legend," and as I and every Freddy Mercury/Queen fan see it he is both. He will forever be missed, but his music and talent will live on.

November 27 2008 at 2:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply