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Freddie Mercury soundalike gets 10,000 people to spontaneously sing Queen’s ‘Love of My Life’

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Freddie Mercury was known for many things: his dramatic showmanship, his larger-than-life personality, and his untimely death during the peak of the AIDS epidemic. Above all, though, he is most remembered for his clear, powerful voice, ranging from rich bass notes to impressive soprano coloratura.

It’s hard to do Freddie’s voice justice, but Marc Martel has managed to wow millions with his impersonations of the Queen lead singer. If you close your eyes and listen, there are seconds when you might swear you were hearing Freddie himself singing again.

Martel’s cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody” has been viewed over 56 million times on YouTube. And another of his videos showcases Martel’s ability to captivate an audience with his, or Freddie’s, voice.

The night 10,000 fans became the choir

At a concert in Santiago, Chile, in 2022, Martel began playing the piano intro to “Love of My Life,” one of........

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