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Brian May Names His Best Solo: "It Was Quite a Step into the Unknown" By Jackson Maxwell May also revealed his favorite guitar solo of all time: "the hottest burning high-passion piece I’ve ever heard in my life."
Brian May Talks About His Gear and Shows How to Play Queen's Hits By Guitar Player Staff Red Special in hand, May discusses his equipment and techniques, and demonstrates a number of his most legendary solos.
Watch Generation Axe Jam "Bohemian Rhapsody" with Brian May By Jackson Maxwell Bettencourt, Vai, Abasi, Malmsteen, Wylde and May came together remotely for a shred-tastic jam for the ages.
Brian May: "There is a Chance" Tony Iommi Collaboration Will be Released By Jackson Maxwell The two have long hinted at the existence of a treasure trove of material. Will it soon see the light of day?
Brian May Voted Best Rock Guitarist of All Time in Total Guitar Poll By Jackson Maxwell The Queen guitarist narrowly edged out Jimi Hendrix to take top honors.
Brian May Discusses Queen's Back Catalogue, Legacy and His Iconic Tone By Guitar Player Staff Reflections from one of the all-time great guitar heroes.
