Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar in 1946. As a teenager, he emigrated with his family to London, where he would meet the future band members of Queen in the late 1960s. Over the 20 years that followed, they became one of the most successful rock bands in history. While, on stage, Freddie became known for his extraordinary showmanship and vocal range, off stage, he was responsible for drafting the lyrics to many of Queen's greatest hits, including for "Bohemian Rhapsody," the third biggest-selling British single of all time. Today, more than fifty years after they were formed, Queen continues to be one of the most recognized bands in the world and Freddie Mercury is widely acknowledged as one of the 20th century's greatest-ever lyricists and performers.