Goliath and delilah, two of freddie mercurys cats, are pictured here. Peter freestone, sitting next to him, holds his hand. Peter freestone his personal assistant and jim hutton freddies boyfriend stated that freddie was in a coma the day he died, and. However as it began jacky gunn, jim jenkins is the bible to every queen fan. Peter freestone and mary austin say he was, jim hutton says he wasnt. Author peter freestone was freddie mercury s personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. Best friend, personal assist and biographer of freddie mercury. Freddie mercury was a guest of honour at a royal ballet charity gala. Freddie mercury did not mutter any last words just before he died. This is the most intimate account of mercurys life ever written. Paperback edition of the intimate memoir by freddie mercurys personal assistant. This is a very good and very interesting book to read for all freddie mercury s fans. In 1979 i was working for the royal ballet at the royal opera house in london. Episode 26 was recorded backstage at the freddie mercury birthday party in montreux where we finally got to speak to freddies former personal assistant peter phoebe freestone.
Mister mercury written by peter freestone with david evans peter freestone worked for queen for three years before becoming freddie mercurys personal assistant in 1982. Since that time, peter has worked in guys hospital, london, run a small hotel, and been an administrator for a medium sized opera company amongst various other jobs. The myth of mercurys debauched private life is well and truly debunked by the man. Freddie mercury freestone, peter 0752187482901 amazon. This is a very good and very interesting book to read for all freddie mercurys fans. Paperback edition of the intimate memoir by freddie mercurys. Freestone or phoebe as he was nicknamed by freddie was freddies assistant who lived inhouse and went on tours, making arrangements, buying and preparing clothes and costumes for the band, arranging refreshments etc.
Oct 01, 2001 the book arrived on the 2nd of august and i just finished reading it. Nov 18, 2016 legendary queen frontman freddie mercury, one of the greatest and most charismatic rock performers of all time, died 25 years ago, on nov. Freddy mercury characteristics of his voice, buenos aires. I think he also respected freddie way too much for that. I didnt learn nothing really new, and i didnt like the writing style. Here freddie mercury clubs post about their relationship. This is the most intimate account of freddie mercurys life ever written, by an author who was freddies chief cook and bottle washer, waiter. Peter freestone was freddie mercury s personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. Peter freestone was freddie mercury s personal assistant from 1979 until freddie s death in 1991. An intimate account of freddie mercurys life by the man who was his personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. Peter freestone interview the real freddie mercury. Mar 09, 2020 was freddie mercury blind or nearly blind when he died. An interview with peter freestone freddie mercurys.
The book arrived on the 2nd of august and i just finished reading it. Freddie mercurys pa, peter freestone, talks about bohemian rhapsody the movie duration. Freddie mercurys rare intimacy photo with his secret. Did peter freestone be in relationship with freddie mercury. Is there a statement of mary austin about jim hutton. An intimate memoir by the man who knew him best, london. Was freddie mercury blind or nearly blind when he died. Freddie mercurys rare intimacy photo with his secret lover.
In that time, peter found himself in the midst of many interesting scenarios, many of which are chronicled in his book. The book is a unique work full of favourite dishes, accompanied by photographs, and also a variety of short stories and memories of peter freestone cooking for freddie mercury. Peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant for the last 12. David evans is the author of several books including a tribute book of interviews with friends and colleagues of his friend freddie mercury. Freddie mercury by peter freestone 2001, paperback. Dec 07, 2018 freddie mercury s pa, peter freestone, talks about bohemian rhapsody the movie duration. Peter freestone his personal assistant and jim hutton freddie s boyfriend stated that freddie was in a coma the day he died, and. From the west 50s apartment in new york to the kensington mews house where mercury died not to mention the innumerable international hotel rooms and apartments in between freestone was always on hand to serve and. Freddie mercury by peter freestone 2001, paperback, revised for. Jan 07, 2010 peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life.
Buy a cheap copy of freddie mercury book by peter freestone. However, the ending where he discusses mary austins behaviour was a little troubling. Photos from peter s daily life with freddie mercury from his private collection. Oct 08, 2018 episode 26 was recorded backstage at the freddie mercury birthday party in montreux where we finally got to speak to freddie s former personal assistant peter phoebe freestone. Part of the proceeds realized from the sale of this book will be donated to charity organization the mercury phoenix trust.
Freddie loved barbaras straightforwardness although unlike freddie, barbara expected to be treated like a star whenever she was out in public. Freddie mercury by peter freestone 9780711986749 booktopia. According to the recent interview with peter freestone, who was freddies personal assistant for the last 12. Broadway center for the performing arts pantages theater tacoma september 26 freddie mercury is perhaps one of the most diverse, and prolific singers of the 20th century. Written by peter freestone, a person who knew freddie mercury very well, as he was involved with freddie mercury on a daytoday basis for twelve years, as a personal assistant. Peter freestone worked for queen for three years before becoming freddie mercurys personal assistant in 1982. He lived with mercury in london, munich and new york, and he was with him when he died. The paperback edition of the biography of the flamboyant frontman of the group queen. Jan 26, 2020 freestone has only ever discussed details of freddie s spirits. He also said that he is one of the few people that didnt sleep with freddie. It was a very interesting read and gave a rather special insight into the life of freddie. An intimate memoir of the flamboyant queen singer by the man who knew him best. Peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. He stayed with freddie mercury until his death in 1991.
Peter remained with freddie mercury until freddies death in 1991, travelling with him all over the world, not only as an employee but as his best friend and close confidante. Peter phoebe freestone answers questions from fans as well as posting personal memories and photos from his many years as freddies personal assistant. He lived with mercury in london, munich and new york, and was with him when he died. He became freddies personal assistant in 1980 and travelled the world with him. The bizarre story of freddie mercurys life and death by the man who was his personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. Photos from peters daily life with freddie mercury from his private collection. He lived with mercury in london, munich, and new york, and was with. He lived with mercury in london, munich, and new york, and was with him when he died. An intimate account of freddie mercury s life by the man who was his personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. Freddie mercury death details of his final hours described by. Freddie mercury by peter freestone 2001, paperback, revised. As it turns out, peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant from 1980 up through freddies passing in 1991.
Freddie mercury, lead singer of rock band queen, took a nap. Freddie mercury paperback edition of the intimate memoir by freddie mercurys personal assistant. Later photos show mercury with valentin after he was diagnosed with aids. In this book, the most intimate account of mercurys life ever written, he reveals the truth behind the scandalous rumours, the outrageous lifestyle and mercury s relationships with men, women and the other members of queen. Peter freestone freddie mercury szemelyi titkara volt. From the west 50s apartment in new york to the kensington mews house where mercury died not to mention the innumerable international hotel rooms and apartments in between freestone was. After a bit of research, i figured freestones account would be the most personal and informative of the options, and i was really excited to read it. Much of it is rather vivid and distressing, so do not read on if. In the fourth photo in the instagram album, mercury and valentin are seen with peter freestone, who is dressed like a woman. In 1977, he was then hired full time as wardrobe manager for the royal ballet. Peter began working parttime at the royal opera house in london.
This is the most intimate account of mercury s life ever written. Freddie mercurys royal recipes freddiemercurysroyalrecipes. Queen was it all worth it unreleased documentary 1989. Daily and sunday express stefan kyriazis shared a recent article about late queen legend freddie mercury and revealed the details of the complex relationship between him, his exboyfriend jim hutton and the woman of his life, mary austin according to the recent interview with peter freestone, who was freddies personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life, freddie was thinking. Until hours before, he was one of the few who were aware of his illness. Peter freestone lived with him, in europe and america, for over a decade. Jan 10, 2000 the book arrived on the 2nd of august and i just finished reading it.
Peter freestone worked for queen for three years before becoming freddie mercury s personal assistant in 1982. Buy a discounted paperback of freddie mercury online from australias leading online bookstore. I spoke to peter freestone about this briefly in 2010. Peter freestone has updated his blog with his 95th set of your questions. Freddie mercury paperback edition ebook by peter freestone. Peter was his friend, yes, but he was also an employee.
Freddie mercury paperback edition by peter freestone. When i started working as his assistant, he used to go. He lived at garden lodge all the years hes been with freddie mercury, so he knows and have seen things that fans can only dream of. Mercury wrote the song delilah after his favorite feline on the 1991 album innuendo. Author peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. A widelyacclaimed, celebrity studded account of the. Jul 18, 2019 in the fourth photo in the instagram album, mercury and valentin are seen with peter freestone, who is dressed like a woman. Nov 03, 2019 daily and sunday express stefan kyriazis shared a recent article about late queen legend freddie mercury and revealed the details of the complex relationship between him, his exboyfriend jim hutton and the woman of his life, mary austin. Lets talk about freddie mercurys cats, the highlight of. Hutton, in his book mercury and me, goes into far greater detail. A widelyacclaimed, celebrity studded account of the tragicomedy that was freddie mercury s outrageous life. So it comes as no surprise that this man has been given an insight into this incredibly talented mans life that not many can boast. From the west 50s apartment in new york to the kensington mews house where mercury died not to mention the innumerable international hotel rooms and apartments in between freestone was always on hand to serve and protect the man he had first met in a department store in.
Heartbreaking book excerpt details how freddie mercury. Freddie mercury by freestone, peter 2001 paperback. Freddie mercury book by peter freestone thriftbooks. Ezert ugy erezte, meg kell osztania a kozos elmenyeiket az olvasokkal es ugy leirni az esemenyeket, ahogyan o latta belulrol mindazt, amit a bulvarlapok elferditettek. Freddie mercurys personal assistant talks about the last. Nov 01, 2001 the book arrived on the 2nd of august and i just finished reading it. Freddie mercury 2001 read online free book by peter. Peter is the coauthor of two books on freddie mercury. Freddie mercury death details of his final hours described. Peter freestone interview the real freddie mercury, behind.
Freddie mercury paperback edition of the intimate memoir by freddie mercury s personal assistant. In this book, the most intimate account of mercurys life ever written, he reveals the truth behind the scandalous rumours, the outrageous lifestyle and mercury. Mercury and me jim hutton freddie mercury peter freestone the ratty book was too anecdotal to my tastes. Legendary queen frontman freddie mercury, one of the greatest and most charismatic rock performers of all time, died 25 years ago, on nov. Peter phoebe freestone answers questions from fans as well as posting personal memories and photos from his many years as freddie s personal assistant.
Peter freestone we really appreciate the direct support. Read freddie mercury paperback edition by peter freestone available from rakuten kobo. Jul 18, 2019 here freddie mercury clubs post about their relationship. Freddie loved barbaras straightforwardness although unlike freddie, barbara expected. Peter freestone met freddie mercury for the first time in october 1979, and their friendship began a month later when peter started working for queen.