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Coffee Break: Iconic voices for Freddie

Freddie Mercury performs in 1980.
Freddie Mercury performs in 1980.Steve Jennings/Wire Image, via NPR

by Anna Weggel

November 24, 2020

This morning we put the spotlight on Freddie Mercury, who died on this day in 1991.

Regarded as one of the greatest singers in the history of rock music, he is especially known for his amazing stage presence and his four-octave vocal range.

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what iconic voices do you want to hear in honor of Freddie?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Queen - Somebody To Love
Patsy Cline - I Fall To Pieces
Adele - Someone Like You
Prince - Cream
Aretha Franklin - Chain Of Fools
David Bowie - Changes
Linda Ronstadt - You're No Good