Queen “I Kind of Stole Ed...And That Wasn’t Something That Happened Very Often”: Brian May Expounds on Eddie Van Halen’s Role in the Fabled ‘Star Fleet Project’ As he releases his expanded ‘Star Fleet Project’ box set, the guitarist reveals his thoughts on EVH, the future of Queen, and the dangers AI poses for music in the coming year “I Think We Might Look Back on 2023 as the Last Year When Humans Really Dominated the Music Scene”: Brian May Shares His Hopes and Fears About the Impact of AI Having been involved with artificial intelligence in his scientific pursuits, the astrophysicist and Queen guitarist has some unique insights that may shock you 50 Years Ago, Rock and Roll Experienced One of Its Greatest Years: Here’s Why With debut albums from Queen and Aerosmith, epic masterpieces by Mike Oldfield and Elton John, plus Pink Floyd’s ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ and Led Zeppelin’s ‘Houses of the Holy,’ 1973 was a multi-genre, stylistically freewheeling musical jamboree Latest Queen 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." 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. 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. Brian May: "There is a Chance" Tony Iommi Collaboration Will be Released By Jackson Maxwell published 9 July 20 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 published 8 June 20 The Queen guitarist narrowly edged out Jimi Hendrix to take top honors. 123Archives 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 MOST READ1Jackson Browne, John Mellencamp, Mavis Staples honored by Bruce Springsteen at second annual American Music Honors 2Peter Frampton reveals the stories behind five of his classic tracks3PRS SE CE24, SE Custom 24 Quilt and SE Swamp Ash Special review 4How a deeply personal twist of events brought a beloved 'Burst into Vince Gill's life5How Noel Gallagher and Beck helped bring the Black Keys' latest funky full-length, Ohio Players, to life
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."
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.
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.
Brian May: "There is a Chance" Tony Iommi Collaboration Will be Released By Jackson Maxwell published 9 July 20 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 published 8 June 20 The Queen guitarist narrowly edged out Jimi Hendrix to take top honors.