No question, Freddie Mercury is one of the greatest vocalists (and songwriters) of all-time.
Born Farrokh Bulsara, but known to world as Freddie Mercury, he was introduced to the world as the front man for British rock band, Queen. While it may be sad to think that it’s 31 years since his passing, his musical legacy continues to bring joy to our lives.
Most of you reading this were probably quite young, or weren’t even born prior to 1991, yet know his name and his band’s music well. Queen’s songs are so iconic that people will be listening to them for decades to come. Well, we certainly will be.
Considering the likes of Aerosmith and the Rolling Stones are still touring to this day, if it weren’t for his illness, Freddie may well have been doing the same. Queen do still tour, however I’m sure many of us would agree that it would have been incredible to, just once, witness a Queen performance (with the original lineup) in person.
If Instagram hashtags are anything to go by, Freddie Mercury memorial tattoos are up there in popularity with other dearly departed artists such as Tupac, Notorious B.I.G. and Bob Marley. Below you’ll also find some wonderful pieces in full colour, black and grey realism, and some neo trad and abstract styled tattoos.
What’s your favourite Queen song and what style of Freddie Mercury tattoo would you get?
Traditional style Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @jamesdeakintattoo
Traditional Freddie Mercury and red rose tattoo by @mariobernarditatuero
Traditional sassy Freddie Mercury tattoo by @brooketattooer
Double exposure faceless Freddie Mercury and yellow rose tattoo by @jayjoree
Traditional floral Freddie Mercury tattoo by @abell.tattoo
Freddie Mercury x Queen Elizabeth I tattoo by @keelyglitters
Neo trad Freddie Mercury tattoo by @raquel_tattoofreaks
Traditional style royal Freddie Mercury tattoo by @leonwalker_bct
Stylised long haired Freddie Mercury tattoo by @curlsjrtattoos
New school corpse paint Freddie Mercury tattoo by @kellydotylovessoup
Healed neo trad Freddie Mercury tattoo by @lucylucyhorsehead
Graphic Freddie Mercury tattoo by @hen_tattooer
Stylised neo trad royal Freddie Mercury tattoo by @dvlewintertvttoos
Traditional style Freddie Mercury x Darth Vader tattoo by @wan_tattooer
Radio Gaga. Neo trad Freddie Mercury tattoo by @paulacastletattoos
Who wants to live forever? Stylised Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @beautattoo
Traditional style Freddie Mercury tattoo by @tillydee
Freddie Mercury and rose tattoo by @holleyelizabeths
Stylised Freddie Mercury themed gal tattoo by @lilianraya
Stylised young Freddie Mercury tattoo by @badmanazzz
Ready Freddie. Neo trad Freddie Mercury and love hearts tattoo by @clareclarity
Colourful gradient Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @ry_tang_tattooer
Another traditional Freddie Mercury and roses tattoo by @tillydee
Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @myles_veartattoo
Painterly colour realism Freddie Mercury tattoo by @marta__mcp
Freddie Mercury love heart tattoo by @lilyjtattoo
Freddie Mercury love heart tattoo by @julietatouage
Don’t stop me now. Traditional style Freddie Mercury tattoo by @katecollinsart
Freddie Mercury tattoo by @jimmysixtattoos
Traditional style Freddie Mercury (from Queen’s ‘Live Aid’ performance) tattoo by @jessiprestontattoos
Somebody to Love. Black and grey Freddie Mercury tattoo by @jeremydtattoo
Another faceless double exposure Freddie Mercury tattoo by @jayjoree
Blackwork Freddie Mercury tattoo by @hollieprycejones
Freddie Mercury tattoo by @free_ann
Blackwork cross hatch Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @eddylou
Neo trad Freddie Mercury and “I Want to Break Free” Freddie locket tattoo by @ebony_mellowship
Colour realism Freddie Mercury tattoo by @drewshurtleff
Black and grey Freddie Mercury portrait and autograph tattoo by @deantaylortattoos (R.I.P.)
Neo trad Freddie Mercury tattoo by @deankalcoff
Colour realism Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @chrismeighantattoo
Graphic abstract Freddie Mercury tattoo by @barbara_kiczek_tattoo
Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @babyknowles
Blackwork Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @ali_burke_tattoo
It’s a kind of magic. Freddie Mercury tattoo by @alexrowntreetattoo
Royal Freddie Mercury tattoo by @snaggle_tooth_tattoos
Blackwork Freddie Mercury tattoo by @sammy.tattoo
The show must go on. Traditional style Freddie Mercury in the recording studio. Tattoo by @pamela_ink
Freddie Mercury x Queen Elizabeth II themed tattoo by @erikkajamestattoos
Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @curlsjrtattoos
Blackwork Freddie Mercury tattoo by @bigboypinups
Freddie Mercury tattoo by @allylyontattoo
Dark trash realism Freddie Mercury tattoo by @anrijsstraume
Cute Freddie Mercury tattoo by @tattoosbymeri
Cross hatch Freddie Mercury etched portrait tattoo by @eddylou
Colour realism Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @sanektattoo
Colour realism Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @crojasart
Blackwork Freddie Mercury head split tattoo by @juniorjammo
Colour realism Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @sergionascimentotattoos
Black and grey realism young Freddie Mercury tattoo by @dustinyip
Colour realism Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @jamestattooart
Black and grey realism Freddie Mercury tattoo by @lucioskor
Black and grey realism Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @diogonunestattoos
Black and grey (dark trash realism) Freddie Mercury portrait tattoo by @anrijsstraume
Abstract mixed style Freddie Mercury tattoo by @deboracherrys
Graphic abstract Freddie Mercury tattoo by @justinnordinetattoos
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