The Castro in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Freddie Mercury
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 13, 2023
1. Freddie Mercury Marker
Freddie Mercury
(1946-1991)
Singer, songwriter and showman whose talent, versatility and commanding stage presence made him. an innovative and dazzling global ambassador of rock
Erected 2019 by Rainbow Honor Walk.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the Rainbow Honor Walk series list.
Location. 37° 45.896′ N, 122° 25.918′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in The Castro. It can be reached from Market Street, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2255 Market Street, San Francisco CA 94114, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Quentin Crisp (within shouting distance of this marker); Maurice Sendak (within shouting distance of this marker); W.H. Auden (within shouting distance of this marker); Audre Lorde (within shouting distance of this marker); Alvin Ailey (within shouting distance of this marker); Marie Equi (within shouting distance of this marker); Josι Sarria (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gladys Bentley (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Francisco.
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Also see . . .
1. Freddie Mercury (Wikipedia).
Overview: Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 24 November 1991) was a British singer and songwriter who achieved worldwide fame as the lead vocalist and pianist of the rock band Queen. Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury defied the conventions of a rock frontman(Submitted on December 14, 2023.)with his theatrical style, influencing the artistic direction of Queen.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 13, 20232. Freddie Mercury Marker - wide view
As a member of Queen, Mercury was posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001, the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003, and the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. In 1990, he and the other Queen members received the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. One year after his death, Mercury received the same award individually. In 2005, Queen were awarded an Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Song Collection from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers, and Authors. In 2002, Mercury was voted number 58 in the BBC's poll of the 100 Greatest Britons.
2. Freddie Mercury - I Was Born To Love You (YouTube, 3:36). (Submitted on December 14, 2023.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 624 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 14, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
