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Paul Gambaccini

Freddie Mercury was known for his flamboyant stage persona and four-octave vocal range - the lead singer of Queen defied the conventions of a typical rock frontman. He paved the way for many contemporary artists to have a more confident and theatrical act which indelibly shaped the next generation of pop and rock music. From working as a baggage handler at Heathrow airport to hiding his HIV diagnosis from the public until just before his death, Mercury's life was filled with adventure, publicity, and perhaps above all, a clear duality. He was both flamboyant and shy, outspoken and intensely private. The illness that claimed his life could never have defined Freddie, and now, years later, his legacy is greater than he could have ever imagined.

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Paul Gambaccini was born on 2 April 1949 in New York City, New York, USA. He is a writer, known for Top of the Pops (1964), Digital Broadcast (2006) and Britain's Favourite 90s Songs (2021). He has been married to Christopher Sherwood since June 2012.

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Known for

Top of the Pops (1964)

Top of the Pops

6.9

TV Series

Writer

Digital Broadcast (2006)

Digital Broadcast

Self

2006

Britain's Favourite 90s Songs

7.6

TV Series

Self

The Marquee Club: The Birthplace of Rock

Self

Credits

Writer

Top of the Pops
6.9
TV Series
- written by
- compiled by
- 1988–1989

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Trailer

Digital Broadcast

Digital Broadcast

Digital Broadcast

Digital Broadcast

Digital Broadcast

Digital Broadcast

Freddie

Personal details

Alternative names
- Gambo
Born
- April 2, 1949
- New York City, New York, USA
Spouse
- Christopher SherwoodJune 2012 - present
Other works
Presents America's Greatest Hits every Saturday on BBC Radio 2.

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Trivia
He is an authority on the rock band Queen and has often been interviewed about the band and their lead singer Freddie Mercury, with whom he was a close friend and would often socialize on the gay bar scene.

Quotes
Outside the US, it's Britain that's dominated pop music for the last 40 years. It's something this country doesn't properly celebrate.

Nickname
- The Professor of Pop

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76 years old
When was Paul Gambaccini born?
April 2, 1949
Where was Paul Gambaccini born?
New York City, New York, USA
What is Paul Gambaccini's birth name?
Paul Matthew Gambaccini
What is Paul Gambaccini known for?
Top of the Pops, Digital Broadcast, Britain's Favourite 90s Songs, and The Marquee Club: The Birthplace of Rock

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