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The Freddie Mercury Tribute: Concert for AIDS Awareness

  • TV Special
  • 1992
  • Unrated
  • 2h 55m
IMDb RATING
8.7/10
1.8K
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Freddie Mercury in The Freddie Mercury Tribute: Concert for AIDS Awareness (1992)
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The benefit concert in memory of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, who died of AIDS in November 1991.The benefit concert in memory of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, who died of AIDS in November 1991.The benefit concert in memory of Freddie Mercury, the lead singer of Queen, who died of AIDS in November 1991.

  • Director
    • David Mallet
  • Stars
    • Freddie Mercury
    • Queen
    • David Bowie
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.7/10
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    • Director
      • David Mallet
    • Stars
      • Freddie Mercury
      • Queen
      • David Bowie
    • 17User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Freddie Mercury
    Freddie Mercury
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Queen
    Queen
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    David Bowie
    David Bowie
    • Self
    Gary Cherone
    Gary Cherone
    • Self
    Phil Collen
    Phil Collen
    • Self
    Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford
    • Self
    Roger Daltrey
    Roger Daltrey
    • Self
    Def Leppard
    Def Leppard
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    Spike Edney
    • Self
    Joe Elliott
    Joe Elliott
    • Self
    Christopher Guest
    Christopher Guest
    • Nigel Tufnel
    Guns N' Roses
    Guns N' Roses
    • Themselves
    Ian Hunter
    Ian Hunter
    • Self
    Tony Iommi
    Tony Iommi
    • Self
    Elton John
    Elton John
    • Self
    Annie Lennox
    Annie Lennox
    • Self
    Joshua Macrae
    • Self
    • (as Josh Macrae)
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • David St. Hubbins
    • Director
      • David Mallet
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    10Dolemike-2

    The Legend Lives On

    When Queen's frontman Freddie Mercury succumbed to AIDS in 1991 it was a blow to the music world, and it ended a 20 year legacy. However, as Freddie was never one to do things by half-measures, the surviving members of Queen decided to give him the biggest sendoff in history. The result was a massive charity (for the Mercury-Phoenix Trust AIDS foundation) concert that took place at Wembley Stadium, England. Some of the biggest names in music came to perform, everyone from Elton John,George Michael and David Bowie to Spinal Tap, Guns 'n' Roses and Metallica. The concert was divided into two sections: the bands played their own songs in the first half, and then the superstars joined Queen onstage to perform Queen's greatest hits. A tremendous concert for all those involved. Music from the 60's to the 90's is played, so it has something for everyone. This concert helps the legend of Freddie Mercury live on.
    9MovieAddict2016

    Very good concert performance

    This concert tribute to the late Freddie Mercury (frontmen of legendary UK rock band QUEEN) is a great performance. There are so many guest appearances, including Elton John, Def Leppard and Axl Rose.

    There are many musical performances, but the most popular -- and best -- has to be the reinterpretation of Queen's most famous song, Bohemian Rhapsody, which is performed here by Elton John and Axl Rose. It's a great performance, a great song -- and it sounds (arguably) even better with John and Rose singing it. (Although Queen fans may disagree on that one.) Overall this is a great performance and everyone involved is giving 100%. And for the record, I absolutely loved the performance of We Will Rock You, which is probably the second best song here - and it's really well performed.

    Worth watching.
    cathrynsrp

    It's "in the lap of the gods"...

    I first saw The Freddie Mercury Tribute in 1995, when I was 14, and I was blown away! It is jam-packed full of Queen songs, footage, *and* rock legends. This concert (the video)introduced me to Roger Daltrey and Robert Plant, which has consequently made me a *huge* Who and Led Zeppelin fan. Anyway, this concert is fabulous. One of my favourite parts is when Brian May is singing 'Too Much Love Will Kill You', and is almost crying! :( It is definitely recommended. I am positive that if you do not particularly like Queen when you first view it, you will by the end of it, as well as all the other legends involved. Words just cannot describe, and I cannot imagine how amazing it must have been to have actually attended the concert! Queen really are the champions, and this concert really *will* rock you! -Cathryn
    Jonathan Horner

    A very good concert.

    Queen were and still are without a doubt the best band that ever graced planet earth.

    This very emotional tribute concert pays tribute to one of the worlds most powerful rock legends ever, the great Freddie Mercury who sadly died in November 1991 from AIDS.

    The Freddie Mercury tribute concert boasts a whole lot of stars. From George Michael who did an amazing job when singing "somebody to love" to Elton John, who was a close friend of Freddie's. Heavy metal groups like Guns n Roses and Metallica performed with style to.

    Overall a very good and emotional concert.

    10/10
    abababab41

    A Great Tribute

    Not many have sold out Wembley Stadium for a tribute concert. This is a concert in memory of a dynamic performer of the name Farok Bulsara (otherwise known as Freddie Mercury). Freddie is the greatest Asian star the world has seen. On top of that, he is one the greatest voices in rock history. The concert is filled with lots of treats. If you're a fan of any of the artists featured on this video, then go out and rent it, you won't be dissappointed. For Queen fans, it's a "must-view" video. What more can I say, it's a truly spectacular event.

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    • Trivia
      This was the only time that David Bowie and members of Queen performed "Under Pressure" together live. Queen would always perform the song on their own while on tour, despite having recorded it with Bowie in 1981.
    • Goofs
      In the accompanying "making of" documentary included on home video releases, Gary Cherone's last name is misspelled as "Cheron", and Joe Elliott's last name is misspelled as "Elliot."
    • Connections
      Edited into Queen & George Michael: Somebody to Love (1992)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 1992 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Concierto por la vida: Homenaje a Freddie Mercury
    • Filming locations
      • Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Fugitive Productions
      • Hollywood Music Video
      • Quinn Martin Productions (QM)
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    • Runtime
      • 2h 55m(175 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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