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    February 26, 2025

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    Freddie Mercury Statue, Montreux

    “If you want peace of mind, come to Montreux,” said Freddie Mercury (1946–1991). He not only lived here but also recorded six of his albums with Queen, including “Made in Heaven.” His statue on the lakeside promenade was erected in his memory in 1996. It is easily recognizable by the flowers that his fans still leave there today.

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    The Swiss city of Montreux, known worldwide for its International Jazz Festival, has given a spectacular location on Lake Geneva for a statue intended to perpetuate the memory of the unforgettable and great Freddie Mercury
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    On November 6, 1995, almost five years after Innuendo, the Queen album Made in Heaven was released with the last recordings of Freddie Mercury: A Winter’s Tale, You Don’t Fool …
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