Value surpassed sale of piano that John Lennon used to compose the hit ‘Imagine’
Piano that Freddie Mercurylegendary vocalist and frontman of Queenused to compose “Bohemian Rhapsody,” one of the band’s greatest classics and one of the most acclaimed songs in history, was sold for approximately £1.7 million, around R$10.5 million, at auction. The information is from NME.
The sale took place last Wednesday, 6th, at Sotheby’swith another 1,500 pieces that belonged to Mercurysuch as a collection of works of art, handwritten lyrics to some of the group’s most famous songs and even jewelry.
The most coveted and valued item at auction was precisely the piano, a Yamaha Grand 1973. In fact, the sale value exceeded the figure of £1.68 million (R$10.4 million) for the piano that John Lennon used to compose “imagine,” in 2000 – and George Michael was the buyer.
Freddie Mercury’s biggest difference, according to Amy Lee
There is no doubt that Freddie Mercury He is one of the greatest vocalists of all time. Even decades after his death, in 1991, after a tough fight against the virus HIVthe singer of Queen remains remembered for his undeniable talent and his performance capacity so developed to the point of dominating stages of all sizes, anywhere in the world.
The presentations in Brazil, especially in the first edition of the Rock in Rio, in 1985, are proof of this. A perfect combination of power, technique and charisma.
The recognition also comes from other talented vocalists. It is the case that Amy Lee, singer of Evanescencewhich surrendered to the merits of Freddie even though his band doesn’t sound as influenced by Queen.
In an interview with Revolver Magazine (via websiteIgor Miranda), the artist was invited to select the 11 best vocalists of all time in her opinion. It was no surprise that Mercury was precisely the first thing she remembered.
When commenting on your choice, Lee He spared no praise for the hard rock giant. Initially, he paraded adjectives when talking about his power.
One of the most incredible of all time. As a rock vocalist, simply incredible, perfect. His voice had strength and power, it was all there.
Then, however, the frontwoman of Evanescence highlighted what he believes to be the great difference of his late professional colleague. According to her, his background in opera made the star stand out compared to others in rock.
What is interesting and unique about Freddie Mercury it’s just that he had the ability to be like an opera singer if he wanted to and he knew it.
Source: Rollingstone
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