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Skittles

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4. I remember hearing it on the radio on my way to work

Reply to drmeow (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 2, 2025, 08:20 PM

Apr 2

he had only announced being ill I think the day before - I was very upset, I adored him. The singing, the musical talent, the SHOWMANSHIP - I don't think it will ever be matched.....

Later, I was wondering WTF, the greatest rock n roll singer EVER died and that's IT? And then that tribute concert came about........just wow.

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If you can make 65,000 people sing in sync 33 years after you're gone, you're not just a singer... but a legend [View all] red dog 1 Apr 2 OP

Freddie Mercury is most definitely a legend. LoisB Apr 2 #1

Goosebumps. chia Apr 2 #2

OMG - has he really been gone drmeow Apr 2 #3

I remember hearing it on the radio on my way to work Skittles Apr 2 #4