“We were disliked by the press in the early days because they couldn't put their finger on us, and that was the case with Zeppelin as well.” WellsCasesPressesFingersZeppelins Author:Freddie Mercury
“I was never too keen on the British music press. They've called us a supermarket hype, and they used to suggest that we didn't write our own songs.” WritingUsedSongPressesBritishHypeSupermarketsBritish Music Author:Freddie Mercury
“People are always asking me what my lyrics mean. Does it mean this, does it mean that, that's all anybody wants to know. F**k them, darling. I say what any decent poet would say if you dared ask him to analyze his work: If you see it, dear, then it's there. ... I think my melodies are superior to my lyrics. ... I was never too keen on the British music press. They've called us a supermarket hype, and they used to suggest that we didn't write our own songs.” PeopleIfsThinkingKnowsWantWritingMeanDoeUsedSongAsksPoetAskingPressesDearBritishSuperiorsDecentMelodySongwritingDarlingHypeSupermarketsBritish Music Author:Freddie Mercury
“Following the enormous conjecture in the press over the last two weeks, I wish to confirm that I have been tested HIV positive and have AIDS. I felt it correct to keep this information private to date to protect the privacy of those around me. However, the time has come now for my friends and fans around the world to know the truth and I hope that everyone will join with my doctor and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease.” KnowsWorldHas BeensOrderFightingWishFeltFansInformationTerribleProtectDiseaseMy FriendsDoctorsPressesFollowingAidsEnormousAround The WorldPrivacyTestedHivConjectureHiv Positive Author:Freddie Mercury