27 years ago, Queen gave what would be their final performance at Knebworth Park in England.
Over 120,000 fans attended the show, also on the bill were Big Country, Belouis Some and Status Quo.
In October 1986, the British press was already reporting that Mercury had had his blood tested for HIV. According to his partner Jim Hutton, Mercury was diagnosed with AIDS shortly after Easter of 1987.
On November 22nd 1991, Mercury called Queen’s manager Jim Beach over to his Kensington home, to discuss a public statement. The next day, , the following announcement was made to the international press on behalf of 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 me, my doctors, and all those worldwide in the fight against this terrible disease. My privacy has always been very special to me and I am famous for my lack of interviews. Please understand this policy will continue.”On the evening of November 24th 1991, a little over 24 hours after issuing that statement, Mercury died at the age of 45 at his home in Kensington. The official cause of death was bronchial pneumonia resulting from AIDS.
Bohemian Rhapsody
Another One Bites the Dust
http://youtu.be/srkm4uZaTWU
Under Pressure
http://youtu.be/SAANd9FEQQo
We Will Rock You