Reported by Local correspondent Sandhya Jonnalagadda A new Freddie Mercury memorial is set to open in Feltham this month, commemorating the life of a local boy who grew up to become one of the most influential singers of the 20th century.

Born Farrokh Bulsara in 1947, Freddie actually grew up in India, before moving to Britain. Freddie and his family fled from Zanzibar to Britain in 1964, when Freddie was 17 years old. The Family moved into a small house in Feltham, where he attended Isleworth Polytechnic School – now West Thames College.

Freddie Mercury is most famous for his contribution to his band, Queen, where he wrote classic rock anthems such as, Bohemian Rhapsody", "Killer Queen" and "Somebody to Love".

Queen’s performance during Live Aid, in 1985 (pictured) has gone down in history as the greatest live performance in the history of rock music. During the event, the entire stadium audience of 72,000 people clapped, sang, and swayed in unison.

Not only has Mercury contributed to music history.

His admission that he was suffering from AIDS just before his death, in 1991, represented an important event in the history of this deadly illness.

"I am delighted that at last we are honouring Freddie Mercury's memory and his achievements with a permanent memorial," said councillor and memorial organiser Paul Jabbal. "As well as celebrating his life and success, it can serve as a reminder to local people that it doesn't matter where you come from, if you work hard you can succeed in whatever you do."

The memorial to the former Queen front man will be unveiled in an official ceremony, on November 24th, at The Centre, in Feltham High Street.

Reported by Local correspondent Sandhya Jonnalagadda