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Brian May names the guitar solo he considers the greatest in the world
By Phil Weller published
The solo changed the Queen guitarist’s life, but when he tried to pay tribute to its writer, the effort backfired spectacularly

“He just made me feel like I couldn’t play.” Brian May thought he'd seen it all — until two guitar heroes proved him wrong
By Christopher Scapelliti published
May recalls the impact of seeing Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix perform and how it pushed him to become a better guitarist

The last music Steve Cropper heard before he died was his own new album
By Phil Weller published
The Stax guitar icon gave his blessing to ‘Watching the Tide’ hours before his passing, leaving behind one last statement from the soul-music pioneer.

“He said ‘I’ll f***ing do it, darling!’” Brian May on Freddie Mercury’s most defiant recording
By Elizabeth Swann last updated
May recalls how the dying singer downed a vodka and delivered one of the greatest vocals of his life

Brian May on the chart-topping Queen hit Freddie Mercury composed while getting ready one morning
By Christopher Scapelliti published
John Lennon said the song inspired his return to the studio in 1980 for his final album, ‘Double Fantasy’

“I’m not going to be here long. Just give me stuff to sing.” Brian May on Freddie Mercury’s last days
By Elizabeth Swann published
The guitarist says Queen managed to carry on thanks to the gift he left them — and reveals the song Adam Lambert nails every time

Freddie Mercury didn’t want a guitar solo. Brian May fought for it — and created one of Queen’s most celebrated moments on record
By Phil Weller published
May says creative friction was part of the process that made the group so successful

Brian May says Queen will not perform in the U.S. “Everyone is thinking twice”
By Christopher Scapelliti published
May’s comments come in the wake of ICE killings in Minnesota
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