That’s a gift that has led Martel, formerly the leader of a Christian band in Canada, to a lucrative second career in recent years - and a prominent but invisible role in “Bohemian Rhapsody,” the hit biopic nominated for five Academy Awards at the Oscars on Sunday. Through genetics and musical aptitude, the 42-year-old singer is a vocal doppelgänger for the Queen frontman. Here’s the one thing Martel needs to do: open his mouth. He won’t go onstage wielding Mercury’s favored half microphone stand. He won’t wear Mercury’s trademark yellow jacket.
There are three things Marc Martel says he won’t do to impersonate Freddie Mercury.
