The rock genius celebrates in heaven!
Freddie Mercury (45) died on Wednesday thirty years ago. But that wouldn’t be a tribulation day for the Queen singer. “Freddie would want us to toast him with champagne. And he toasts back, “says Rudi Dolezal (63), one of his closest friends.
Director Rudi Dolezal (left) gives Freddie Mercury (center) instructions while shooting in the gay clubPhoto: Dennis R. Winits / Archive Prods.LLC.
Dolezal was the singer’s favorite director, shooting 32 music videos with him. The first in 1985 in Munich.
For “One Vision” he received 15,000 marks. “After that I soon belonged to his inner circle.”
On the stage, Freddie Mercury was a macho who had the masses under controlPhoto: Suzie Gibbons / Redferns
Mercury was a quick and educated person. “In addition, he was loyal to his employees, which is rare in show business.”
Dolezal got to know three variants of the singer. “He was the big macho on stage. Behind is a shy deer. In his closest environment, Freddie felt safe and turned into a funny party beast. “
Actress Barbara Valentin († 61) was Mercury’s “Minister of Celebrations”Photo: picture-alliance / dpa
He was also very generous. “He once put a Mercedes in front of a lover’s door. He helped other friends out of financial need. For my birthday Freddie sent me 50 bottles of my favorite Roederer Cristal champagne. “The bottle for 200 euros.
Dolezal set up the cinematic monument “The real Freddie Mercury” (Wednesday 10:05 pm, RTL Nitro) for his friend.
The director: “I came to tears while shooting. I miss Freddie very much. “