11K views · 437 reactions | 72 years ago today multi-octave vocalist and Queen frontman Freddie Mercury was born. The band's name was created from Mercury's imagination, alternative options were “Build Your Own Boat,” “The Grand Dance” and the “Rich Kids.” | Biography | Facebook

31K views · 1.1K reactions | "I always knew I was a star. And now, the rest of the world seems to agree with me." Freddie Mercury died on this day in 1991. The Queen front man was one of the most talented and innovative singers of the rock era. | Biography | Facebook

939K views · 61 reactions | It's #LGBTQHistoryMonth, and we're honoring queer trailblazers like Freddie Mercury. ️‍ Back in 1984, the Queen singer spoke with us about finding happiness as an artist, and his admiration for John Lennon. | MTV News | Facebook