Queen frontman Freddie Mercury's new posthumous book exposes a cheeky dig at George Michael

While it has been 28 years since the legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury left this earth, a new book titled Freddie Mercury: A Life, In His Own Words, featuring incredible quotes written in the form of autobiography from the late singer has been released!

In the book, the extraordinary performer shares his thoughts on other stars from the music industry - and it's safe to say some of the comments are as entertaining as they are indiscrete.

Speaking of his great admiration for Aretha Franklin, Freddie manages to slip in a subtle dig at fellow pop star George Michael.

"She must have one of the best voices ever and she sings like a dream. I wish I could sing half as well as she does," the 'Bohemian Rhapsody' singer said.

"I'd love Aretha to sing 'Somebody To Love', actually...

"But as for me trying to sing with her? Well, she hasn't approached me yet!

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"I'm mad that George Michael did a duet with her. I could have done it better!"

The duet he's referring to is, of course, the pair's famous song 'I Knew You Were Waiting' - which went on to become a huge international hit.

Freddie later added: "Mind you, having said that I love George Michael. He has a very good voice and a sense of dignity, too. He's one of the singers that I like."

Over the years, Freddie revealed his love for other performers like Elton John, Robert Plant and Boy George.

He also confessed he admired British bands like Tears For Fears, Human League and Spandau Ballet.

Mercury died of AIDS-related pneumonia in 1991 at 45.