Japanese artist Cornelius has been described as the modern-day equivalent of which legendary American singer, songwriter and producer?
Cornelius (musician) Keigo Oyamada (小山田 圭吾 , Oyamada Keigo , born January 27, 1969) , also known by his moniker Cornelius (CORNELIUS（コーネリアス） , Kōneriasu ) , is a Japanese recording artist and producer who co-founded Flipper's Guitar, an influential Shibuya-kei band, and subsequently embarked on a solo career. In 1997, he released the album "Fantasma", which landed him praise from American music critics, who called him a "modern-day Brian Wilson" or the "Japanese Beck".
Freddie Mercury Farrokh "Freddie" Mercury (born Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British singer, songwriter and record producer, known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. He was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range. Mercury wrote numerous hits for Queen, including "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen", "Somebody to Love", "Don't Stop Me Now", "Crazy Little Thing Called Love", and "We Are the Champions". He led a solo career while performing with Queen, and occasionally served as a producer and guest musician for other artists.