Who was the lead vocalist of Queen?

The lead vocalist of Queen was Freddie Mercury.

Born Farrokh Bulsara in Zanzibar in 1946, Mercury became Queen’s principal singer and one of its chief songwriters. His powerful voice, theatrical delivery, piano playing, and flamboyant stage presence became central to the band’s identity. He also wrote or co-wrote major Queen songs including “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Somebody to Love,” and “We Are the Champions.”

Queen formed in London in 1970 with Mercury, guitarist Brian May, drummer Roger Taylor, and bassist John Deacon. The other three members sometimes sang lead or backing vocals, which can cause confusion, but Mercury was the band’s lead vocalist. May, Taylor, and Deacon were instrumentalists and occasional vocal contributors rather than Queen’s main frontman.

Mercury performed with Queen until his death in 1991. His work with the band, especially the 1985 Live Aid performance, helped establish him as one of rock music’s most influential frontmen.