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Freddie Mercury · 2023

Freddie Mercury

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 7, 2023Auction⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

The Yamaha piano on which the late Freddie Mercury composed some of Queen's best-known hits was sold at auction for £1.7 million. Other items sold included a silver snake bracelet from the “Bohemian Rhapsody” video, handwritten lyrics to “Somebody To Love”, “Killer Queen” and “We Are the Champions”, and a Cartier onyx and diamond ring given to Mercury by Elton John.

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