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Brian May on why one of Queen’s most triumphant tracks didn’t need a guitar solo
The song finds May’s guitar parts and Mercury’s vocals locking horns, but he says an out-and-out guitar solo was never considered
Brian May says he can’t compete with the world’s best shredders, but his alternative approach means he doesn’t have to
The rise of virtuoso guitarists inspired him to explore a very different side of guitar playing
Mick Ralphs, founding guitarist with Mott the Hoople and Bad Company, has died at age 81
Ian Hunter tells how Ralphs' stolen guitar inspired one of Mott's biggest all-time hits — "All the Way From Memphis"
Major record labels are working out deals with AI firms. Where does that leave musicians and songwriters?
The labels sued Suno and Udio last year, but have now entered negotiations for a deal that will benefit both parties but might leave artists in the dark
Brian May on the mind-blowing difference between seeing Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix perform in the 1960s
May also cited Jeff Beck as a guitarist who changed his thinking about guitar playing in his most formative years
Brian May picks a deep cut as his favorite Queen song
The guitarist says the track shows the character of the man who wrote it
Brian May said Freddie Mercury edged him out of this chart-topping Queen hit.
John Lennon reportedly said the tune spurred him into recording again, resulting in his final album, 1980’s 'Double Fantasy'
Brian May says Freddie Mercury fought his guitar solo on one of Queen's biggest hits
Mercury heard a “piano song” in the 1979 track, but May convinced him it needed a guitar solo
