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Watch Brian May Play "Ode to Joy"
By Jackson Maxwell published
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
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
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
The first non-Red Special model from Brian May Guitars, it's set for a March 28 release.

Brian May Guitars Debuts New Arielle Signature Model
By Jackson Maxwell published
The striking offset is the first non-Red Special model to be produced by May's company.

Brian May Talks About His Gear and Shows How to Play Queen's Hits
By Guitar Player Staff published
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
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
Bettencourt, Vai, Abasi, Malmsteen, Wylde and May came together remotely for a shred-tastic jam for the ages.
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