Brian May
CanadamusicianMaleb. 19477.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Brian May is a British musician, songwriter, and astrophysicist, best known as the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen. His distinctive guitar playing and songwriting contributions have made him one of rock music's most influential figures. Alongside his music career, May is also a passionate advocate for animal rights and has pursued academic interests in astrophysics, earning a PhD in the subject.
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The score features guitar work by Queen’s Brian May.
Masters of the Universe reboot kicks toxic masculinity to the curbCanada· 2026-06-02
Brian May, who suffered a stroke in 2024, recently vowed to never perform at Glastonbury because of culling of badgers on Worthy Farm.
Queen will never tour America again, says guitarist Brian May
New Zealand· 2026-01-30
Brian May, co-founder of Queen, presented an unreleased song titled 'Not For Sale (Polar Bear)' as a Christmas gift for fans.
Brian May revela canción inédita de Queen por Navidad | LUCES
Peru· 2025-12-26Brian May, the guitarist of Queen, unveiled an unreleased track titled 'Not For Sale (Polar Bear)'.
Le guitariste de Queen, Brian May, dévoile un titre inédit : « Not For Sale (Polar Bear) »
France· 2025-12-22
Brian May plans to introduce an unreleased song from the band's archives that, according to him, 'no one has ever heard'.
TÕELINE HARULDUS ⟩ Brian May avalikustab seni kuulmata loo Queeni arhiivist
Estonia· 2025-12-22Brian May is the guitarist for Queen and collaborated with Elton on the musical's narrative.
Queen jukebox musical We Will Rock You returns to Toronto via QuebecCanada· 2025-12-01
Brian May is the guitarist of Queen and co-founded the band with Freddie Mercury.
50 Jahre «Bohemian Rhapsody»: wie Queen Musikgeschichte schrieb
Switzerland· 2025-10-31
Brian May, the lead guitarist and songwriter of Queen, surprised fans by performing at the premiere of the musical 'We Will Rock You' in Stuttgart.
Plötzlich steht der Gitarrist von Queen auf der Bühne
Luxembourg· 2025-10-18
Performten 2022 gemeinsam für die Queen vor dem Buckingham Palace: Queen-Gründungsmitglied Brian May und der stimmgewaltige US-Sänger Adam Lambert.
Von ABBA über Katy Perry bis Michael Jackson: Diese Stars spielten schon für gekrönte HäupterLuxembourg· 2025-09-24
Zucchero includes Brian May among the special people he has encountered in his career.
Zucchero: «Donne? Il dududu non lo reggevo più. Dopo la separazione un inferno, ne sono uscito con un libro e qualche pasticca di Prozac»
Italy· 2025-09-24
Sir Brian May joined the BBC Symphony Orchestra to perform Bohemian Rhapsody at the Last Night of the Proms.
Queen give the BBC Proms a Rhapsodic send-off
United Kingdom· 2025-09-14
Brian May is a member of the band Queen and performed with Adam Lambert during 'American Idol'.
Adam Lambert's Hollywood Hills home with city views sells for $6.2 million
United States· 2025-09-01
Brian May donated a guitar for the Air Guitar World Championships in 2015.
Finland vinder VM i luftguitar for første gang i 25 år
Denmark· 2025-08-23
Brian May, the guitarist of Queen, has chosen to remain neutral regarding the claims about Freddie Mercury's alleged daughter.
Freddie Mercury teve uma filha? Ex-namorada diz que “nunca soube de nenhuma criança” | Celebridades
Portugal· 2025-08-13
Brian May, the guitarist of Queen, expressed a desire to remain neutral regarding the claims about Mercury's daughter.
Claim Freddie Mercury had secret daughter divides fans and friends | Freddie MercuryUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-10Queen guitarist Brian May noted that Osbourne's final concert was a glorious way to say goodbye.
Tributes to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne from Black Sabbath bandmates, Elton John and other stars of music worldUnited States· 2025-07-23
Brian May is noted as one of the many musicians who have been influenced by Ozzy Osbourne.
O lastro diabólico de Ozzy Osbourne, nas reacções à despedida e nas covers | MúsicaPortugal· 2025-07-23
Brian May described Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert as a glorious way to say goodbye.
músicos del rock despiden a Ozzy Osbourne tras su muerte
Uruguay· 2025-07-22
Queen guitarist Sir Brian May said 'the world will miss Ozzie's unique presence and fearless talent'.
Black Sabbath's Ozzy Osbourne dies, weeks after farewell showUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-22
Brian May, a member of the band Queen, is also an astrophysicist and was met by Ananias at an event.
Πώς φαίνονται τα αστέρια από το Παγκράτι
Greece· 2025-07-22
Brian May joined Benson Boone on stage at Coachella, creating a memorable moment during Boone's performance.
Benson Boone, el nuevo cohete del pop: enfurece a los críticos, y a él qué | Cultura
Spain· 2025-07-10
Brian May was seen in the audience at Ozzy Osbourne's farewell concert.
El último concierto de Ozzy Osbourne y Black Sabbath: Alice in Chains, Guns N’Roses y Metallica los acompañan | Música | Entretenimiento
Ecuador· 2025-07-06
Brian May of Queen opened for Sparks at one of their concerts.
Sparks: «Il più grande gruppo musicale di cui non avete mai sentito parlare» in concerto in ItaliaItaly· 2025-07-06
Brian May is a guitarist for Queen who recalled the band's initial hesitation to participate in Live Aid.
Queen’s Live Aid performance nearly didn’t go ahead, band recallsUnited States· 2025-07-01
Dr. Brian May, a renowned musician from the rock band Queen, is involved in the initiative to establish International Asteroid Day.
איך למדנו להזיז אסטרואידים - ומה זה אומר על מקומנו ביקום?
Israel· 2025-06-30
Brian May, the former guitarist of Queen, was also awarded the title 'Sir'.
Vefasız evlat onları görmek bile istemiyor ama... Ünlü çiftin yarasına merhem geldi... 'Artık resmen benim şövalyemsin!'
Turkey· 2025-06-14
Queen guitarist Brian May has a BSc in Mathematics and a PhD in Astrophysics.
Peter Espeut | No development without mathematics | Commentary
Jamaica· 2025-06-13
Brian May is mentioned for securing a perfume deal.
Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap for ‘dirty little boys’ takes the celebrity cast-off biscuit – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-06
Brian May is the lead guitarist of Queen who signed off on a remix of the hit Flash for an advertising campaign.
Media Insider: Breakfast shake-up - Mike Hosking and ZB’s record reign, Simon Barnett’s early rises and falls, Ryan Bridge’s new show; RNZ budget cuts - what’s in the firing line?New Zealand· 2025-05-22
Brian May is the guitarist of Queen, and one of Veronika Kozushko's illustrations was included in his album's collection.
Оголосили короткий список номінанток премії "Генерація Ніка"
Ukraine· 2025-05-02
