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: "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. 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: "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.