'..... Rhapsody': An auction of Freddie Mercury’s possessions includes a draft that features a different title for one of Queen’s most iconic songs.
The auction will include Mercury’s drafts for other Queen hits like “We Are the Champions,” “Killer Queen” and “Somebody to Love.” Some of Mercury’s notable outfits will be sold, as well, such as his crown and cloak ensemble, a leather jacket he wore on “Saturday Night Live,” a pair of Adidas high-top sneakers and various pieces of jewelry.
The items in the auction have belonged to Mercury’s friend, Mary Austin, who is selling the belongings to put her “affairs in order,” she toldMercury’s items will be on display in galleries across the globe ahead of the September auction. “The Evening Display” will be in New York from June 1-8, Los Angeles from June 14-18 and Hong Kong from June 26-30 before a London Takeover runs from Aug. 4 to Sept. 5. The auction itself begins at 12 p.m. ET on Sept. 6.
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