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Queen star Brian May’s wife sheds light on band’s future after guitarist’s stroke

British guitarist has faced number of health issues in recent years

The Independent UK

“A true gift, 2 years in the making”: Brian May gifts Tony Iommi a custom Red Special replica – but it’s taken some inspiration from his legendary 'Old Boy' SG

It stays faithful to the original recipe, save for two important changes

Guitar World

Brian May just got Tony Iommi the best Christmas present ever

Talk about doing Christmas shopping early? May's gift was two years in the making, and it's a big one – Queen meets Black Sabbath on a Red Special replica with a signature Iommi twist

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"Brian May of Queen was in tears watching the performance...I’d shed a few tears myself." The emotional reaction one rock legend had to one of Ozzy Osbourne's final performances - and why it was so emotional for Ozzy himself

No one was expecting Ozzy at this show - and what a moment it was when he arrived

Metal Hammer

“Getting a Germanium Boy into Brian May’s hands pronto is a top priority”: Dirty Boy’s pedals are loved by the likes of John Frusciante and Neal Schon – is the Queen guitarist next?

The future’s bright for the boutique guitar and pedal brand. Its CEO tells us its story so far and why he believes he has just what Brian May needs for his tone

Guitar World

“I didn’t want to go down the route of Fenders or Gibsons – I wanted something that sounds and looks different”: She’s Brian May and Johnny Marr’s new favorite guitarist, but The Last Dinner Party’s Emily Roberts still has imposter syndrome

The Music Man-toting player on meeting St. Vincent and why we’re all just Frankensteining guitar solos

Guitar World

“My playing has always sucked, but it sells because I keep it simple”: Steve Cropper was one of guitar’s most modest yet influential figures. In one of his final interviews, he looked back at making Booker T & the MG’s classics and working with Jeff Beck

The co-writer of classics including Green Onions and (Sittin’ On) the Dock of the Bay proved you don’t need technical wizardry to make a mark. In 2024, he walked us through a career marked by hits, groove and soul

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"I really wanted to do it justice": The Struts singer Luke Spiller releases mournful version of Slade Christmas classic

Listen to Merry Xmas Everybody as you've never heard it before

Louder

“It’s not every day you get to work for a player rightfully belonging on the pantheon of rock gods”: Steve Vai has reimagined Brian May’s Red Special in his own vision with the help of a UK boutique guitar builder

The 'Vai Special' puts a distinct spin on May's legendary guitar, and was meticulously spec'd by Vai himself – with a few Ibanez JEM inspirations to boot

Guitar World

Thursday news quiz: blindside shocks, volcano rocks and an airport pub unlocks

Test yourself on topical news trivia, pop culture and general knowledge every Thursday. How will you fare?

The Guardian - UK

Who Wants To Live Forever? Brian May says Queen are looking at a possible hologram show: “I’m very taken with the idea that we can be the original Queen again”

He says it “wouldn’t just be playing old footage”

MusicRadar

Sir Brian May hints at Queen hologram show

Sir Brian May is very interested in the idea of recreating the original Queen line-up with holograms.

BANG Premier

Brian May hints Queen will be stars of new Abba Voyage-style AI hologram show

The guitarist said that he is exploring ways to bring the band ‘back to life’ with drummer Roger Taylor.

Evening Standard

Brian May hints Queen will be stars of new Abba Voyage-style AI show

Rumours of a hologram show of the pop rock band have been circling for a while

The Independent UK

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Woman & Home

‘I'm not often dictatorial but it's important’ - Anita Dobson reveals the one thing she’s strict about when caring for her husband

After some recent health scares, the actress has sometimes had to step when it comes to her husband maintaining his health

Guitar World

“It’s got one bit where I’m tapping on the frets. I got that idea from Eddie Van Halen”: The Last Dinner Party’s Emily Roberts reveals how she took a page from Van Halen’s book to craft the band's most popular track

Queen, Brian May and the theatricality of ‘70s rock is writ large in Roberts’ style, but she says she takes inspiration from all corners of the guitar world in search of a sound that’s uniquely hers

Louder

"We owed everybody money. We knew that if the next album didn't succeed, the ship would sink": The inside story of the album that saved Queen

Fifty years on, Brian May and Roger Taylor reveal the vision, precision and daring behind Queen’s A Night At The Opera, the album that rewrote rock’s rules

Guitar World

“Guitars are total peacocks. It’s an extension of the performance”: Inspired by Brian May and Prince, The Rocket might be 2025’s wildest guitar build – NYC firebrand Des Rocs explains why it’s the “opposite of the Joe Bonamassa complex”

Built by Prague luthier Aviator, The Rocket features a magnetic scratchplate for infinite customization – but it’s much more than a fashion piece

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Evening Standard

Brian May says health scare was a ‘wake-up call’ as he throws himself into new projects

The 78-year-old rocker opened up about suffering a minor stroke last year, admitting he is ‘lucky’ to have recovered

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Brian May admits stroke was 'wake-up call' but counts himself 'lucky'

Queen rocker Sir Brian May says his stroke was a "wake-up call", but he counts himself "lucky".

The Independent UK

Brian May says health issues were a ‘wake-up call’ as he issues update after stroke

Queen guitarist was rushed to hospital after temporarily losing control of his left arm last year

Evening Standard

Anita Dobson says it has been ‘a pleasure’ as she is made OBE for charity work

The soap star has been recognised for her services to charitable fundraising and philanthropy.

Evening Standard

EastEnders star Anita Dobson says east London has become 'unrecognisable'

The actress has been living in Surrey since 2021 with rock legend husband Brian May

The Independent UK

Anita Dobson shares Brian May’s response to Freddie Mercury secret daughter rumour

Recent biography claims that Queen frontman fathered a child after an affair with a close friend’s wife

BANG Premier

Benson Boone reunites with Queen legend Brian May at London show for Bohemian Rhapsody

After first sharing the stage at Coachella earlier this year, Benson Boone reconnected with Sir Brian May at London’s O2 Arena to perform Bohemian Rhapsody during his Amercan Heart World Tour.

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