Author 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. But the book was horribly written, or perhaps needed a better editor. He lived with mercury in london, munich and new york, and he was with him when he died. Peter freestone talks about freddie mercury youtube. Peter phoebe freestone answers questions from fans as well as posting personal memories and photos from his many years as freddie s personal assistant. Im always trying to learn more about freddie mercury. An intimate account of freddie mercury s life by the man who was his personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. 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. An intimate memoir of the flamboyant queen singer by the man who knew him best. Paperback edition of the intimate memoir by freddie mercury s personal assistant. There are books written about freddie but the one i would like to read is yours, now, i have become visually impaired and can only listen to books but i cant find. In this book, the most intimate account of mercury s life ever written, he reveals the truth behind the scandalous rumours, the.
Freddie mercurys close friend and personal assistant peter freestone talks to me about his friendship with freddie, about mary austin and was. Montreux 2010 peter freestone talks about freddie mercury. Legendary queen frontman freddie mercury, one of the greatest and most charismatic rock performers of all time, died 25 years ago, on nov. Many of the photos are racy and highly private that you wouldnt want your family to see. The book arrived on the 2nd of august and i just finished reading it. Not many people know, however, what freddie mercury actually liked to eat and drink, or what his favourite meal was.
Peter freestone, freddie mercury s former personal assistant, talks about freddie at the 24th international queen convention march 29, 2009 at pontons brean sands, somserset, england. At the helm of the show is peter freestone, a man who had the distinguished honor of being freddie mercury s personal assistant, and very good friend. The story of what happened after the death of freddie mercury. Peter is the coauthor of two books on freddie mercury. Freddie mercury by peter freestone overdrive rakuten. This is the most intimate account of mercurys life ever written. Diane moseley conference with peter freestone freddie mercury memorial. Best friend, personal assist and biographer of freddie mercury. Heartbreaking book excerpt details how freddie mercury. This is the original boutique published peter freestone freddies minder and livein personal assistant since 1979. This book contains many unseen photos that were left out of the 2nd edition. This is the most intimate account of freddie mercury s life ever written, by an author who was freddie s chief cook and bottle washer, waiter.
A widelyacclaimed, celebrity studded account of the tragicomedy that was freddie mercury. Peter freestone has updated his blog with his 95th set of your questions. 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. This is a very good and very interesting book to read for all freddie mercury s fans. Peter freestone was freddie mercurys personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. I enjoyed his insight into the life of freddie and how he was off stage. Peter freestone peter phoebe freestone was born in surrey, england on 8th january 1955. Peter freestone freddie mercury personal assistant was born in surrey, england on 8th january 1955. He spent the first six years of his life south of london and started nursery school at lushington hall in south india. Exclusive sale of the first copies of the new book by peter freestone freddie mercury s royal recipes and autograph session september 5, 2016 in montreux.
Freddie mercury by peter freestone 2001, paperback. Peter freestone interview the real freddie mercury. The whole world knew the musical genius, the master of the stage. Freddie mercurys royal recipes freddiemercurysroyalrecipes. He lived with mercury in london, munich and new york, and was with him when he died. 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. Jim hutton, peter freestone, klaus meine scorpions who sings love of my life and freddie as a hologram.
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 conversation with peter freestone 1272015 youtube. I was working at the royal opera house in london doing costumes. In that time, peter found himself in the midst of many interesting scenarios, many of which are chronicled in his book. 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 freestone, peter 2001 paperback 9780711986749 by freestone, peter and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. 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 and me by jim hutton is good but has upset some because of the level ofmore freddie mercury by peter freestone is excellent, probably my favorite. He stayed with freddie mercury until his death in 1991. 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. Ben klenke freddie mercury by peter freestone is excellent, probably my favorite. The paperback edition of the biography of the flamboyant frontman of the group queen. Freddie mercury of the celebrated band queen was a flamboyant individual who loved great variety in his food as well as in music and fashion.
Freddie mercury an intimate memoir by the man who knew him best by peter freestone and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. David evans is the author of several books including a tribute book of interviews with friends and colleagues of his friend freddie mercury. This is a very good and very interesting book to read for all freddie mercurys fans. Freddie mercurys royal recipes 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. Freddie mercury 2001 read online free book by peter. Freddie mercury book by peter freestone thriftbooks. Part of the proceeds realized from the sale of this book will be donated to charity organization the mercury phoenix trust. Freddie mercury by peter freestone, paperback barnes. As part of the promotion of the never boring and the special edition releases of the mr bad guy and barcelona albums, freddie s former pa peter freestone will be in the uk doing interviews and speaking to the press. He became freddie s personal assistant in 1980 and travelled the world with him. Peter freestone was freddie mercury s personal assistant for the last 12 years of his life. Reviewed in the united states on march 22, 2015 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.
Peter freestone was born on january 8, 1955 in surrey, england. 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. Freddie mercury by freestone, peter 2001 paperback. From the west 50s apartment in new york to the kensington mews house where mercury died n. An interview with peter freestone freddie mercurys. Peter freestone lived with him, in europe and america, for over a decade. Read freddie mercury paperback edition by peter freestone available from rakuten kobo. 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 is the author of freddie mercury 3. Author of the memoir, freddie mercury omnibus press, peter currently resides in the czech republic, which serves as a home base between the continual travel to make regular guest speaking appearances at aids awareness events and queen fan conventions. He lived with mercury in london, munich, and new york, and was with him when he died. Peter remained with freddie mercury until freddie s death in 1991, travelling with him all over the world, not only as an employee but as his best friend and close confidante. Mister mercury written by peter freestone with david evans peter freestone worked for queen for three years before becoming freddie mercury s personal assistant in 1982.
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