Mary Austin, Freddie Mercury's Closest Confidante, Publishes Memoir About the Queen Singer
Mary Austin, the closest confidante of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury, has released a memoir about the singer. The book's title, «The only friend I’ve got is Mary», underscores the depth of their relationship. Mercury first came to Montreux to work, remained there to retreat, and ultimately left to die. He repeatedly resided in Montreux, initially because Queen recorded new albums at Mountain Studios. Later, the city on Lake Geneva became the final refuge for the ailing rock star. The memoir provides an intimate account of Mercury's life and his connection to Montreux.
Key facts
- Mary Austin, Freddie Mercury's closest confidante, has published a memoir about the Queen singer.
- The memoir is titled «The only friend I’ve got is Mary».
- Freddie Mercury came to Montreux to work, stayed to retreat, and left to die.
- Mercury repeatedly lived in Montreux, initially due to Queen's recording sessions at Mountain Studios.
- Montreux, located on Lake Geneva (Lac Léman), became Mercury's final retreat after his illness.
- Queen recorded new albums at Mountain Studios in Montreux.
- The book focuses on Mercury's relationship with Mary Austin and his time in Montreux.
- The publication offers a personal perspective on the rock star's life and final years.
Entities
Artists
- Freddie Mercury
- Mary Austin
Institutions
- Queen
- Mountain Studios
Locations
- Montreux
- Switzerland
- Lake Geneva
- Lac Léman