Freddie Mercury's piano sells for $2.2 mn at the Sotheby's London auction.

Mercury used the Yamaha grand to write some of Queen's greatest hits, including Bohemian Rhapsody.

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Born Farrokh Bulsara, he studied in Panchgani and was fascinated by Lata Mangeshkar's high-pitched singing style.

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The rhinestone crown Mercury wore at his final concert was auctioned for $801,560.

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"I won't be a rock star, I will be a legend."- Freddie Mercury

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