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The Hectics (1958–1962) was an Indian school band. The members of the band were Farrokh Bulsara (later known as Freddie Mercury) (pianist), Derrick Branche (guitarist), Bruce Murray (lead vocalist and guitarist), Victory Rana (drummer) and Farang Irani (bass).
May 26, 2022 · By Giorgina Ramazzotti. Photos have emerged of Freddie Mercury with the line-up of his first band, The Hectics, which he formed at boarding school when he was just 13-years-old. The trio of snaps show the future Queen frontman posing with his bandmates at St. Peter's Boys School.
Mar 16, 2022 · Freddie Mercury is considered to have been one of the most flamboyant showmen in rock ‘n’ roll history. Were there any early signs of that in his performances with The Hectics?
Jul 7, 2014 · In 1958, he formed a band, the Hectics, with some other St. Peter’s students. In Freddie Mercury: The Definitive Biography, a student at a neighboring girls school, ...
Dec 17, 2018 · The Hectics were formed, when he had 12 years old, but they did not have an easy life in that context. Inspired by Elvis Presley and Fats Domino, they performed at school events singing versions of well-known rock & roll names, but their music was not well seen in that conservative environment.
Mar 29, 2021 · It was not long before the charismatic young man joined his first band, the Hectics. In 1963, Mercury returned to Zanzibar. Following a bloody revolution on the islands in 1964, the family fled...
Feb 28, 2019 · It was a laughable notion for an unknown art student barely into his 20s. But then it happened. As the frontman of Queen, Mercury became a bonafide rock superhero. His powerful baritone could leap ...
