Legacy of Freddie Mercury
Artists and genres Freddie Mercury directly influenced — one hop forward on the family tree of music.
Céline Dionartist
Rufus Wainwrightartist
Boy Georgeartist- Daisuke Ishiwatariartist
Daisuke Ishiwatari is a South African-born Japanese video game developer, illustrator, musician, composer, and voice actor. He is best known for creating the 2D fighting game series Guilty Gear. He designed the characters, storyline, and wrote the music. He also voiced the protagonist, Sol Badguy, until 2007.
Electric SixartistElectric Six is an American rock band formed in Detroit in 1996. They are known for combining elements of rock, disco, garage rock, metal, new wave, and punk rock. Since achieving widespread recognition in 2003 with the singles "Danger! High Voltage" and "Gay Bar", they have released 20 studio albums, two rarities albums, one live album and one live DVD. Each band member is given a unique stage name. The line-up has undergone changes over the years: co-founder, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter Dick Valentine has been the only constant member. The current line-up consists of Valentine, lead guitarist Johnny Na$hinal, keyboardist Tait Nucleus?, rhythm guitarist Herb S. Flavourings, drummer Dr. Jay and bassist Mr. Poison.
Sammy Rae & The FriendsartistSammy Rae & The Friends is an American jazz-pop band from Brooklyn, New York City, led by singer-songwriter Samantha "Sammy Rae" Bowers. Formed in 2016, the group is known for high-energy live shows; in February 2024 they played two sold-out nights at Washington, D.C.’s 9:30 Club. Their debut studio album, Something for Everybody, was released on September 20, 2024, via Nettwerk, following the EPs The Good Life (2018) and Let's Throw a Party (2021).
Natalia KillsartistNatalia Noemi "Teddy" Sinclair is an English singer-songwriter and actress. She has recorded music under various aliases, most famously as Natalia Kills. She is currently the lead vocalist of the band Cruel Youth.
Jamie LenmanartistJamie Edward Lenman is an English musician and illustrator. He was the lead singer, guitarist and main songwriter for British alternative rock trio Reuben from 2001 to 2008. Following the band's disbandment, Lenman shifted his focus to illustration. In 2008, he began his solo career, releasing and has since produced five studio albums.
AridartistArid is a Belgian rock band, formed in the mid-1990s, made up of four members: Jasper Steverlinck, David Du Pré (guitar), Filip Ros (bass) and Steven Van Havere (drums).
Erik GrönwallartistPer Erik Magnus Grönwall is a Swedish hard rock and heavy metal singer. In 2009, he won the Swedish Idol reality television show, receiving several standing ovations from the jury for his performances over the course of the competition. His first single, "Higher", reached gold on digital downloads after only three days. His debut album Erik Grönwall was released just ten days after the finals and debuted at number one on the Swedish albums chart, eventually certified platinum. Both as a solo artist and band member, Grönwall has numerous top 40 hits.
Yungbludartist
David Garrettartist
DonsartistArtūrs Šingirejs, better known as Dons, is a Latvian singer and songwriter. He is one of the most popular singers in Latvia, having won the Latvian Music Recording Awards' Top Radio Hit award eight times for most played song. He represented Latvia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 with "Hollow".
The JezabelsartistThe Jezabels are an Australian indie rock band formed in Sydney in 2007. It consists of lead vocalist Hayley Mary, guitarist Sam Lockwood, pianist and keyboardist Heather Shannon, and drummer and percussionist Nik Kaloper.
Michael Jacksonartist
Roger Daltreyartist
Andrew Lloyd Webberartist
David Bowieartist
Mick Jaggerartist
Robert Plantartist
Liza Minnelliartist
Mikaartist
Marco Mengoniartist
Bob Geldofartist