Latest about Brian May
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
Why old coins proved the perfect guitar pick for Brian May
The guitarist is famed for his use of his Red Special guitar and a Vox AC30 amp, but a Queen expert believes his unusual choice of pick is just as important to achieving his tone
Brian May makes a surprise appearance at Coachella to perform Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody"
The guitarist had teased his appearance with the singer on Instagram. But apparently not everyone in the audience was as excited to see May as Boone had hoped
A British teenager has channeled his hero Brian May by building a guitar from scrap wood
The youngster's project shares many similarities with May’s Red Special, while it bears the distinctive shape of Randy Rhoads' Jackson-built guitar
