The rock star hopes that in Munich, he will be able to concentrate on his music in peace, without the constant interruption of autograph-hunters. At home in London, Mercury is often pursued by the paparazzi. 1979: Freddie Mercury, aged 33, is at the pinnacle of his career so far with Queen, having recorded singles like 'We will rock you', 'We are the Champions' and – most famously – 'Bohemian Rhapsody'.