Freddie Mercury was the singer in a rock band.
Freddie Mercury . As a member of Queen , he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 , the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003 , the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004 , and the band received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2002 . Queen (band) . Their classic line-up was Freddie Mercury ( lead vocals , piano ) , Brian May ( lead guitar , vocals ) , Roger Taylor ( drums , vocals ) , and John Deacon ( bass guitar ) .