Brian May Brian May plays guitar for the first time since suffering a minor stroke last month The Queen legend made his surprise appearance at a Red Special convention over the weekend Watch Brian May and the Guns N' Roses guitarist jam Queen's “Tie Your Mother Down” on Jay Leno in 1993 Launching his debut solo album back in the early 1990s, Brian May enlisted Slash for some added firepower during his 'Tonight Show' appearance “For me it was just frustrating”: Why Brian May never took to the Strat or Les Paul In Queen's early days, May didn't have backup copies of the Red Special – let alone a company that manufactures replicas of it – leading him to keep both models around as Plan Bs Latest Brian May Brian May Reflects on His Debut Solo Album, and How It Made Him Doubly In Awe of Freddie Mercury's Peerless Vocals By Richard Bienstock published 17 June 21 The Queen icon's solo catalog is returning to print, one album at a time, starting with 'Back to the Light.' How to Play Like Brian May By Simon Bradley published 9 June 21 Our insider’s guide to emulating the unmistakable style of Queen’s legendary guitarist. Watch Brian May Play "Ode to Joy" By Jackson Maxwell published 19 April 21 May recorded his own interpretation of Beethoven's Ninth as part of the all-star "Himno a la Alegría" video. Brian May Names His Best Solo: "It Was Quite a Step into the Unknown" By Jackson Maxwell published 3 March 21 May also revealed his favorite guitar solo of all time: "the hottest burning high-passion piece I’ve ever heard in my life." How Brian May, Joe Perry, Eddie Van Halen, and More Re-Shaped Hard-Rock Guitar in the 1970s By Guitar Player Staff published 1 March 21 As hard-rock diversified and graduated from halls to arenas, these guitarists defined the sounds and styles of the '70s. Watch Brian May and Eric Johnson Demo the Arielle Signature Guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 25 February 21 The first non-Red Special model from Brian May Guitars, it's set for a March 28 release. Brian May Talks About His Gear and Shows How to Play Queen's Hits By Guitar Player Staff published 28 October 20 Red Special in hand, May discusses his equipment and techniques, and demonstrates a number of his most legendary solos. Brian May Unveils “World’s Pinkest Pink” Red Special By Jackson Maxwell published 22 September 20 The unique guitar is set to be auctioned off to raise money for women’s cancer charities. Watch Generation Axe Jam "Bohemian Rhapsody" with Brian May By Jackson Maxwell published 5 August 20 Bettencourt, Vai, Abasi, Malmsteen, Wylde and May came together remotely for a shred-tastic jam for the ages. Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Tosin Abasi and More to Join Nuno Bettencourt for Upcoming TV Special By Jackson Maxwell published 3 August 20 'At Home and Social' will air tonight, August 3, on AXS TV. 1 2 3 4 5 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1“Designed to push boundaries for traditionalists and those exploring more intricate playing styles.” Fender's new American Ultra II series boasts faster necks, advanced pickups and fresh contours to modernize its recipes 2“An addictively responsive gem of a humbucker.” Bare Knuckle releases a PAF-style humbucker set in collaboration with producer Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood 3“Eddie Van Halen had me play his 5150 guitar, and then he asked me to show the solo to him, because he’d forgotten it.” Jennifer Batten recalls re-teaching EVH his "Beat It" solo 4“Eddie Van Halen had me play his 5150 guitar, and then he asked me to show the solo to him, because he’d forgotten it.” Jennifer Batten recalls re-teaching EVH his "Beat It" solo5"I brought all my guitars. The band was annoyed at me…" Session ace Tim Pierce on working with Bon Jovi, Crowded House, Goo Goo Dolls — and why he'd take 50 guitars to a gig
Brian May Reflects on His Debut Solo Album, and How It Made Him Doubly In Awe of Freddie Mercury's Peerless Vocals By Richard Bienstock published 17 June 21 The Queen icon's solo catalog is returning to print, one album at a time, starting with 'Back to the Light.'
How to Play Like Brian May By Simon Bradley published 9 June 21 Our insider’s guide to emulating the unmistakable style of Queen’s legendary guitarist.
Watch Brian May Play "Ode to Joy" By Jackson Maxwell published 19 April 21 May recorded his own interpretation of Beethoven's Ninth as part of the all-star "Himno a la Alegría" video.
Brian May Names His Best Solo: "It Was Quite a Step into the Unknown" By Jackson Maxwell published 3 March 21 May also revealed his favorite guitar solo of all time: "the hottest burning high-passion piece I’ve ever heard in my life."
How Brian May, Joe Perry, Eddie Van Halen, and More Re-Shaped Hard-Rock Guitar in the 1970s By Guitar Player Staff published 1 March 21 As hard-rock diversified and graduated from halls to arenas, these guitarists defined the sounds and styles of the '70s.
Watch Brian May and Eric Johnson Demo the Arielle Signature Guitar By Jackson Maxwell published 25 February 21 The first non-Red Special model from Brian May Guitars, it's set for a March 28 release.
Brian May Talks About His Gear and Shows How to Play Queen's Hits By Guitar Player Staff published 28 October 20 Red Special in hand, May discusses his equipment and techniques, and demonstrates a number of his most legendary solos.
Brian May Unveils “World’s Pinkest Pink” Red Special By Jackson Maxwell published 22 September 20 The unique guitar is set to be auctioned off to raise money for women’s cancer charities.
Watch Generation Axe Jam "Bohemian Rhapsody" with Brian May By Jackson Maxwell published 5 August 20 Bettencourt, Vai, Abasi, Malmsteen, Wylde and May came together remotely for a shred-tastic jam for the ages.
Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Tosin Abasi and More to Join Nuno Bettencourt for Upcoming TV Special By Jackson Maxwell published 3 August 20 'At Home and Social' will air tonight, August 3, on AXS TV.
