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 2001, paperback, revised. He is also the coauthor of two books about freddie mercury. Oct 01, 2001 this is not freddie mercury by freddie mercury, this is the account of the man through the eyes of its author and close friend, peter freestone.
Heartbreaking book excerpt details how freddie mercury. 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. 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. Jul 18, 2019 new photos have surfaced of late queen frontman freddie mercury with his nonromantic girlfriend barbara valentin have surfaced. It was a very interesting read and gave a rather special insight into the life of freddie. Like every other book about queen that i have recently purchased, couldnt stop reading. He lived with mercury in london, munich and new york, and he was with him when he died.
Peter freestone probably knew freddie better than anyone else and loved him like a brother. It was by the man who knew him best, and so there is a lot he dishes about freddie s personal life. Peter is the coauthor of two books on freddie mercury. He was invited to be a special guest star at a charity gala, and he sang the first public performance of crazy little thing called love. Nov 01, 2001 the book arrived on the 2nd of august and i just finished reading it. He became freddie s personal assistant in 1980 and travelled the world with him. An intimate memoir of the flamboyant queen singer by the man who knew him best. Freddie mercurys rare intimacy photo with his secret. Those of us who really loved freddie dont need an urn to remember him by.
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 freddie s personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life, freddie was thinking. He is an extremely bright positive light to this day. Paperback edition of the intimate memoir by freddie mercurys personal assistant. Mercury and me by jim hutton is good but has upset some because of the level of more freddie mercury by peter freestone is excellent, probably my favorite. Freddie mercurys royal recipes day to day food served to the king of rock freddies international fame means to this day his fans all over the world still seek out every scrap of unpublished information about him. Peter freestone interview the real freddie mercury, behind. 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. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. He stayed with freddie mercury until his death in 1991. Ben klenke freddie mercury by peter freestone is excellent, probably my favorite.
Best friend, personal assist and biographer of freddie mercury. He was invited to be a special guest star at a charity gala, and he sang the first. Peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant from 1979 until freddie s death in 1991. The book arrived on the 2nd of august and i just finished reading it. While i would agree that some parts are a little on the slow side, this book, for me, is a wellaccounted insight of the man that was freddie mercury. Written by the freddie s longtime assistant, friend, and cook, peter freestone, the book is the perfect gift for both music and food fans, as its comprised of some of mercurys favorite meals, as well as photographs with short stories and memories from freestone from years spent with. 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 began working parttime at the royal opera house in london. 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. I loved reading in detail how freddie s creative process worked, how he would tweak each line until is was just right.
The friendship between freddie and peter began instantly and peter started working for queen in november 1979 before becoming freddie s personal assistant in 1980. I enjoyed his insight into the life of freddie and how he was off stage. Freddie mercurys royal recipes is the only complete book to date written on this theme. He also said that he is one of the few people that didnt sleep with freddie. In 1979 i was working for the royal ballet at the royal opera house in london. Peter freestone interview the real freddie mercury. Freddie mercury freestone, peter 0752187482901 amazon. A widelyacclaimed, celebrity studded account of the tragicomedy that was freddie. An intimate account of freddie mercurys life by the man who was his personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Forums queen general discussion is peter freestone gay. 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.
Feast like a rock god this holiday season with freddie. As it turns out, peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant from 1980 up through freddie s passing in 1991. Peter freestone we really appreciate the direct support. What are some good biographies of freddie mercury that are. Peter phoebe freestone answers questions from fans as well as posting personal memories and photos from his many years as freddie s personal assistant. This is the most intimate account of mercurys life ever written.
Freddie mercury by freestone, peter 2001 paperback. I was working at the royal opera house in london doing costumes. Ive read as many books about freddie mercury as i can and will continue if i find one i havent read before. Was freddie mercury blind or nearly blind when he died. Sep 10, 2017 as it turns out, peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant from 1980 up through freddie s passing in 1991. Is there a statement of mary austin about jim hutton. I just finished reading peter freestone s book on freddie and would love to discuss with fellow fans. Jan 10, 2000 the book arrived on the 2nd of august and i just finished reading it.
Part of the proceeds realized from the sale of this book will be donated to charity organization the mercury phoenix trust. New photos have surfaced of late queen frontman freddie mercury with his nonromantic girlfriend barbara valentin have surfaced. A member of queen revealed yesterday that he had a near death. I was freddies chief cook and bottle washer, waiter, butler, secretary, cleaner and agony aunt. Peter phoebe freestone answers questions from fans as well as posting personal memories and photos from his many years as freddies personal assistant. Jun 11, 2019 the book freddie mercury written by peter freestone is one of the best books that i have ever read. In this book, the most intimate account of mercurys life ever written.
An intimate memoir by the man who knew him best by peter freestone. Freestone writes about freddie s relationships, his homes, his favorite things, and of course his last years. 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. Peter freestone and mary austin say he was, jim hutton says he wasnt. Mercury and me by jim hutton is good but has upset some because of the level of personal detail it includes, especially when he describes freddie s death. A member of queen revealed yesterday that he had a. Freddie mercury and over 8 million other books are available for amazon. He spent his early childhood years in south london before attending boarding school in southern india. They did buy a flat together in munich but freddie never actually lived there. After returning to the uk and completing his education in 1973, peter worked for several years at londons selfridges department store before finding parttime. No one really knows the whole truths but you get a small glimpse into their life in his book but nothing on freddie s early life if thats more of what you are after i know peter freestone also wrote one but i havent read that one. His honesty is well noticed as is the love that i truley believe you had for freddie, he was very lucky to have you in his life amd im sure he new that.
Freddie mercury paperback edition ebook by peter freestone. Dec 07, 2018 freddie mercurys close friend and personal assistant peter freestone talks to me about his friendship with freddie, about mary austin and was paul prenter the villain as the movie portrays. 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. Author peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. I really enjoyed this book, even more than jim huttons. An interview with peter freestone freddie mercurys. I travelled the world with him, i was with him during the highs and came through the lows. Peter freestone lived with him, in europe and america, for over a decade. David evans is the author of several books including a tribute book of interviews with friends and colleagues of his friend freddie mercury. 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. Peter was his friend, yes, but he was also an employee. Freddie mercury girlfriend after getting aids lie revealed. Peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant for the last 12. Freddie died at home at garden lodge in the evening of november 24.
The very best part was a parody of bohemian rhapsody. 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. Peter freestone freddie mercury personal assistant was born in surrey. As freddie s personal assistant peter was there for years and helped care for freddie until the bitter end. I am having a really hard time finding your book freddie mercury what he left behind. 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. Freddie mercury by peter freestone, paperback barnes. 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. Freddie mercury by peter freestone 2001, paperback.
Peter phoebe freestone was born in surrey, england on 8th. This is a very good and very interesting book to read for all freddie mercurys fans. Peter was in freddies inner circle and shares a lot of anecdotes from those times. Read freddie mercury paperback edition by peter freestone available from rakuten kobo. This is not freddie mercury by freddie mercury, this is the account of the man through the eyes of its author and close friend, peter freestone. Freddie mercury 2001 read online free book by peter. He became freddies personal assistant in 1980 and travelled the world with him. He doesnt seem to have any particular talents, or interests, he only talks about money and gifts all the. Thanks to peter i now feel that i know a little about freddie.
Freddie mercurys close friend and personal assistant peter freestone talks to me about his friendship with freddie, about mary austin and was. Freddie mercury an intimate memoir by the man who knew him best. Oct 01, 2001 the book arrived on the 2nd of august and i just finished reading it. Ive read as many books about freddie mercury as i can and will continue if i find one. In 1977, he was then hired full time as wardrobe manager for the royal ballet. Did roger taylor blame peter freestone for freddie mercury. I spoke to peter freestone about this briefly in 2010. Peter is a gentleman, and he knew exactly where to draw the line. Peter freestone was freddie s personal assistant for many years.
Personally i wasnt a huge fan of how jim hutton portrayed mary in his book. The only people with him every day over the final weeks were his partner jim hutton, his pa and friend peter freestone. He lived with mercury in london, munich and new york, and was with him when he died. The paperback edition of the biography of the flamboyant frontman of the group queen. Peter freestone was born in surrey, england on 8th january 1955. Discover book depositorys huge selection of peter freestone books online.
He lived with mercury in london, munich, and new york, and was with him when he died. Freddie mercury death details of his final hours described. Legendary queen frontman freddie mercury, one of the greatest and most charismatic rock performers of all time, died 25 years ago, on nov. I acted as his bodyguard when needed and in the end, of course, i was one of his nurses. Where has freddie mercurys wife hidden his ashes the. Peter freestone was freddies personal assistant for many years. I think he also respected freddie way too much for that. I learned a lot more about freddie and i did sort of feel like a fly on the wall. Freddie mercurys royal recipes day to day food served to the king of rock freddie s international fame means to this day his fans all over the world still seek out every scrap of unpublished information about him. This is the most intimate account of freddie mercurys life ever written, by an author who was freddie s chief cook and bottle washer, waiter.
Thoughts on freddie mercury by peter freestone and david. Freddie mercury book by peter freestone thriftbooks. Freddie mercurys royal recipes freddiemercurysroyalrecipes. Peter phoebe freestone was born in surrey, england on 8th january 1955. However, the ending where he discusses mary austins behaviour was a little troubling. After a bit of research, i figured freestone s account would be the most personal and informative of the options, and i was really excited to read it. In that time, peter found himself in the midst of many interesting scenarios, many of which are chronicled in his book.
Freddie mercury was a guest of honour at a royal ballet charity gala. Peter freestone worked for queen for three years before becoming freddie mercurys personal assistant in 1982. Jan 07, 2010 peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. In reading this book, it was clear that peter freestone cared a great deal about freddie mercury and it was good to see that freddie had such a friend in his final years. In this book, the most intimate account of mercurys life ever written, he reveals the truth behind the scandalous rumours, the. Peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. Freddie mercury paperback edition of the intimate memoir by freddie mercurys personal assistant.
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