Brian May

Brian May Releases Complete Star Fleet Sessions

When Queen took a break in 1983, Brian May went into the studio with Edward Van Halen (guitar), Alan Gratzer (drums), Phil Chen (bass) and Fred Mandel (keyboards) and recorded his solo ‘Star Fleet’.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, Edward Van Halen, Fred Mandel, Phil Chen, Queen, rock, Star Fleet, UK, Van Halen

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Brian May’s Queen 3D Exhibition To Open In England

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A new exhibition capturing the history of Queen through Brian May’s own stereoscopic (3-D) camera lenses and sharing images that have never been exhibited before.

Tagged as: 3D, 70s, 80s, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Queen, rock, UK

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Sam Ryder and Sir Brian May ‘Fought & Lost’ Premieres In ‘Ted Lasso’ Episode

by Paul Cashmere

That song you may have heard in this week’s episode of Ted Lasso that sounded a lot like Queen sounded a lot like Queen for a reason.

Tagged as: 20s, Brian May, Fought & Lost, pop, Queen, Sam Ryder, Ted Lasso, USA

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Graham Gouldman’s Most Recent Music Is With Sir Brian May

by Paul Cashmere

When Graham Gouldman of 10cc wrote ‘Floating in Heaven’ about the James Webb Space Telescope he went to astrophysicist and Queen founder Sir Biran May to help him with it.

Tagged as: 10cc, 70s, 80s, Brian May, Graham Gouldman, Queen, rock, UK

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Sir Brian May Hints At New Music for Queen

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Brian May has hinted Queen might release new music with Adam Lambert one day.

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Brian May of Queen performs at Rod Laver Arena on Friday 2 March 2018. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Brian May Receives Knighthood From King Charles

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Brian May was knighted by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, King Charles, Queen, rock, UK

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Brian May Queen Melbourne 2014, photo Ros O'Gorman

Sir Brian May Is A Good Knight Sending A Thank You Message

by Paul Cashmere

The newly knighted Sir Brian May has sent a special message to fans following his knighthood by King Charles III in the New Year’s Honors.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, King Charles, Knighthood, Queen, rock, UK

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King Knights Queen, Arise Sir Brian May

by Paul Cashmere

Queen guitarist Brian May has been knighted by King Charles III and is now Sir Brian May.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, King Charles III, Queen, rock, UK

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Brian May Gives You A Look Inside ‘The Miracle’ Box Set

by Paul Cashmere

Brian May has filmed an unboxing video for the new Queen expanded edition of ‘The Miracle’.

Tagged as: 80s, Brian May, Queen, rock, The Miracle, UK

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Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Takes Shape

by Paul Cashmere

The planned Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert will be streamed live across multiple platforms including YouTube via MTV, Pluto and Paramount+.

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Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concert Takes Shape With Acts Announced

by Paul Cashmere

The first artists for the Taylor Hawkins Tribute concert have been announced.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, Alanis Morissette, Brian May, Foo Fighters, Queen, rock, Roger Taylor, Taylor Hawkins, tribute

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Brian May Covers Rocky Horror’s Hot Patootie

by Paul Cashmere

In 1998, not long after the release of the final Queen album with Freddie Mercury ‘Made In Heaven’, Brian May recorded his second solo album ‘Another World’.

Tagged as: 90s, Another World, Brian May, Queen, rock, Rocky Horror, Taylor Hawkins, UK

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Brian May Reveals He Can Play Guitar After Covid

by Paul Cashmere

Brian May have popped up a video showing he can play guitar after covid but as he says “it would probably help if you could play it before”.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, Queen, rock, UK

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Brian May Speaks Out Against Gender Neutral BRITS

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Brian May has criticised BRIT Awards bosses for abandoning separate male and female prizes in favour of gender-neutral categories.

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Brian May Is Interested In Making An Instrumental Album

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Brian May wants to make a new solo album.

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Brian May Calls Anti-Vaxxers ‘Fruit Cakes’

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Queen’s Brian May has labelled anti-vaccine conspiracy theorists as “fruitcakes”.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, Eric Clapton, Queen, rock, UK

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Freddie Mercury Would Still Front Queen If He Were Around

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Brian May believes Freddie Mercury would still be playing with Queen if he were here today.

Tagged as: 70s, Brian May, Freddie Mercury, Queen, rock, UK

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UK No 1 This Week Looks Like Being 40 year Old Queen’s Greatest Hits

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Queen’s Greatest Hits could return to Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart this week following the release of a special 40th anniversary edition – for the first time since 1981.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, greatest hits, Queen, rock, UK

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Brian May To Reissue His Solo Album

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Brian May is to re-release his debut solo album.

Tagged as: 90s, Brian May, Queen, rock, UK

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Roger Taylor Breaks Free Of Queen For Solo Tour

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Roger Taylor has announced a solo intimate tour.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, Queen, rock, Roger Taylor, UK

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Brian May Signals Queen Touring Days May Be Over

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Brian May has warned “there’s a possibility” Queen will never tour again.

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Queen Consider Early Gig As Live Album

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Queen guitarist Brian May recently heard a tape of the band performing at Imperial College London, a recording he didn’t know existed, and he thinks its something they should be proud of.

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Queen’s Brian May Releases Fragrance For Charity

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Queen rocker Brian May is taking on the fragrance market with his own scent, Save Me.

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Brian May Feared He Would Die During Heart Scare

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Brian May feared he was going to die when he was hospitalised following a heart attack.

Tagged as: 70s, Brian May, Queen, rock, UK

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Australian Charts: Queen + Adam Lambert Live Album Lands At No 1

by Gavin Ryan

Queen and Adam Lambert debut at No.1 on the ARIA Albums Chart this week with “Live Around the World”, becoming the groups third overall chart topping album in Australia and the first for Adam.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Adam Lambert, Australia, Australian charts, Brian May, Queen, rock, Roger Taylor, UK

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Queen + Adam Lambert Land No 1 UK Album

by Music-News.com

Queen + Adam Lambert have beaten Blackpink to Number 1 on the UK’s Official Albums Chart this week, the Official Charts Company can confirm.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Adam Lambert, Brian May, Queen, rock, Roger Taylor, UK

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Queen + Adam Lambert Live Album Heading To No 1 In UK

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Queen are on course for their first UK Number 1 in almost 25 years with their new release with Adam Lambert.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Adam Lambert, Brian May, Queen, rock, Roger Taylor, UK

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Brian May Evacuates Home Because of Fire

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Brian May was forced to evacuate his home in Surrey due to a nearby forest fire.

Tagged as: 70s, Brian May, fire, Queen, rock, Surrey, UK

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Brian May’s Health Would Have Shut Down Queen Tour

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Queen’s scheduled European tour was doomed before the coronavirus pandemic shut it down due to Brian May’s health, according to drummer Roger Taylor.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, Queen, rock, Roger Taylor, UK

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Queen To Feature In UK Stamp Series

by Paul Cashmere

Queen the band (as opposed to Queen the old lady) will be displayed on a series of British stamps.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Brian May, Queen, rock, Roger Taylor, Royal Mail, UK

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