Why Mercury?

Why did Freddie Mercury change his name to Mercury? Have there been threads about this before? If so, can you post link to that?

Thank you.

Mercury was the messenger of the gods.

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Ray D O'Gaga wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Mercury was the messenger of the gods.[/QUOTE]

Freddie was the god of Queen.

ROTC MUST FAIL.

WE LOVE YOU FREDDIE BUT A LOT ON HERE DON'T ANYMORE. FORGIVE THEM.

Don't be a sicko. We all love him, every one of us. You're talking through your arse and you know it.

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sarah *Loves Freddie* Forever wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Don't be a sicko. We all love him, every one of us. You're talking through your arse and you know it.[/QUOTE]

Stop supporting Queen + PR then if you love him you and others are betraying him. Your no Queen fan.

Go and fuck yourself you little whingebag. Don't you think Brian and Roger know what Freddie would have wanted better than anyone. Best interests at heart, and you are the one letting him down here. And you call yourself a Queen fan? My arse.

I think you lot are so over the top. Purlease.

Actually, he chose the name Mercury because astrologically, it's his ruling planet. He said this in an interview once, but also said he didn't believe in astrology. In the end, he probably went with it cause it sounds cooler than Bulsara.

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]Sarah *Loves Freddie* Forever wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Go and fuck yourself you little whingebag. Don't you think Brian and Roger know what Freddie would have wanted better than anyone. Best interests at heart, and you are the one letting him down here. And you call yourself a Queen fan? My arse.[/QUOTE]

Hahahaha Took the words out my mouth! WE ALL LOVE FREDDIE DONT EVEN GO THERE POODLE! U FLAMING DONT NO WHEN TO STOP! GO RUN ALONG WITH THE OTHER DOGS....

[QUOTE][QUOTENAME]kagezan1313 wrote: [/QUOTENAME]Actually, he chose the name Mercury because astrologically, it's his ruling planet. He said this in an interview once, but also said he didn't believe in astrology. In the end, he probably went with it cause it sounds cooler than Bulsara.[/QUOTE]

Yeah Mercury sounds so more iconic. Why do you think all these singers change their names... for the image and to stand out.

[QUOTE]Yeah Mercury sounds so more iconic. Why do you think all these singers change their names... for the image and to stand out. [/QUOTE]

Allows them to shed their skin and really shine as well. Freddie had a strict upbringing that didn't allow the things he wanted to achieve. So shedding his name allowed him to pursue his dreams without worry of shaming his family name. (if Queen had been a complete failure that is)

Pluto was already taken...

Because 'My Fairy King' mentions 'Mother Mercury' and he thought she was like his mother, so he chose Mercury.

Once again, Bryan's Permed Poodle has transformed another topic into a way of having a go at Paul Rodgers. Well Done!


Arsehole.

And another thing. If you're so mad at Brian (not Bryan) and Roger, why did you name yourself after Brian, but spell his name wrong? Or did you do that to disrespect him?

Because 'My Fairy King' mentions 'Mother Mercury' and he thought she was like his mother, so he chose Mercury.

Once again, Bryan's Permed Poodle has transformed another topic into a way of having a go at Paul Rodgers. Well Done!


Arsehole.