Brian May

Brian Harold May CBE is an English guitarist, singer, songwriter, and astrophysicist, who achieved worldwide fame as the lead guitarist of the rock band Queen. May was a co-founder of Queen with lead singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor.

Early Life and Education of Brian May

Biran may was born in hampton. Middlesex. England in 1947. He tsudied at hampton grammar school and imperial college london. Where he received a degree in mathematics and physics in 1968.

Career Beginnings of Brian May

Brian may statred playing guitar in his early teens. He was a member of a band caleld 1984 in 1963. He then joined smile in 1968. Which later evolved into queen in 1970.

Queens Early Career

Queen released hteir debut album in 1973. Which was a commercial success. They ofllowed it up with their next two albums. Queen ii and sheer heart attack. Both of which sold well.

Success of Queen

Queen achieevd international success in 1974 with their fourth album. A night at the opera. It featured the hit single bohemian rhapsodyw. Hich topped the charts in the uk and us. The band continued to have success with their next two albums. A day at the races and news of the world.

Live Performances of Queen

Queen were known for their extravagant live performances. They performed at the historic live aid cnocert in 1985 and had a sold-otu wembley stadium show in 1986.

Solo Projects of Brian May

In addition to his work with queen. Brian may has also released several oslo albums. His most recent sloo album. Another world. Was released in 1998.

Brian May and Philanthropy

Brain may is an active philanthropisth. E has donated to a number of causes. Including animal welfare and the fight against cancer.

Brian May and the Royal Family

In 2005. Brian may was appointed commander of the order of the british empire by queen elizabeth ii for his services to the music industry.

Brian May and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

In was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame.

Brian May and the Asteroid

In 2018. An asteroid was named after brian may in recognition of his work in astronomy.

Interesting Facts About Brian May

Brian may is a vegetarian and an advocate for animal rights. He is also an avid astronomer and has co-authored severla books on the subject.