Brian May
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By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Mercury dreamed up the song in the bath, then recorded the rhythm guitar and even attempted the solo before May had a chance to play on the track

By Martin Kielty Published
Instead, he reports that he and Roger Taylor are “constantly working” on projects, and he’s been making “lots” of music too

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
The Queen guitarist recalls Mercury’s haunting words after the band’s final show with him at Knebworth in 1986, and reflects on how the singer carried on with “confidence and energy” until the end.

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
The Queen guitarist explains how a family tragedy made him rethink life on the road — and why he’s now considering an immersive Queen show at the Sphere.

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
May recalls how Mercury’s vision challenged the band at first — then helped Queen realize just how powerful their audience could be

By Christopher Scapelliti Published
Before Queen, May was learning to make the guitar “talk” when Hendrix showed him just how far the instrument’s expressive possibilities could go

By Phil Weller Published
Mercury had yet to develop the voice that would become one of rock’s most recognizable, Taylor says of the band’s 1970 debut outing

By Phil Weller Published
The singer was usually right on the money, but one suggestion left his bandmates decidedly unconvinced
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