Facts About Freddie Mercury And His Impact On More Than Just Queen

Relationship With Kenny Everett

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Kenny Everett, a radio DJ, befriended Mercury in 1974. This was around the time Mercury’s sexual orientation came into question as the pair shared so much in common they became fast friends. After that, their friendship became closer and closer.

Everett was somewhat of a mentor to Mercury while Freddie helped him accept his sexuality. Throughout the early eighties, they continued to explore their sexuality. By 1985, they had a falling out over using and sharing drugs and it was strained much more when Everett was outed by his ex-wife Lee Everett.