The Last Conversation

The Press and the Privacy Struggles

The emotional toll of being under constant public scrutiny was not lost on the band. Roger Taylor recalled the “vultures” of the media, who surrounded Freddie’s home with hundreds of photographers and journalists, documenting even the smallest details of his life. “It was utterly shocking,” Roger said. “They were filming the groceries in the back of the car boot: ‘Any medicine in there’? It’s absolutely shocking.” For the band, it was a reminder of just how invasive the press had become, capturing Freddie’s every move, even in the most personal and vulnerable of moments.

Recording in Montreux

As the band moved to their favorite studio in Montreux, Switzerland, they created some of their final works together, including songs for Innuendo. Despite his deteriorating health, Freddie’s mental state remained sharp, and he continued to record as much as he could, driven by his love for music. Brian May recalled how Freddie, despite his illness, was always strong and calm. “I never heard him go, ‘This is really awful. My life is sht. I’m going to die,’* Brian remembered. “He was an amazingly strong person.”

The band spent their final moments working together in the studio, with Freddie showing up whenever he could, even when he was too weak to stand. Brian noted that Freddie would sometimes take a couple of vodkas to prop himself up and continue recording. For Brian and Roger, it was a bittersweet experience, knowing that these were some of their last moments working with Freddie.

Freddie’s Last Days

The Last Goodbye

Freddie’s Legacy