YOU WONT BELIEVE: 12 - What They Never Told You

“It took me a long time to feel confident about being the only guitar on stage. I always felt like I needed a rhythm guitar”: Brian May fought to add a rhythm guitarist to Queen in their early years – and several players would eventually grant his wish

While May got into the habit of playing lead and rhythm at the same time, he did sometimes get the extra helping hand he had envisioned – including from Freddie Mercury himself

Guitar World · Feb 13, 2025

“I managed to stay behind at The Marquee when everyone had gone home. I asked him, ‘How do you get that sound?’ He said, ‘Well, it’s easy...’” In 1969, a young Brian May hid in a venue to speak to Rory Gallagher –and it led to his tonal breakthrough

The Irish blues rock legend gave May a tonal template that he says he’s never bettered

Guitar World · Feb 10, 2025

“When Paul pitched into We Are The Champions, it wasn’t anything like Freddie would have done yet it carried the spirit of the song”: How Queen + Paul Rodgers resurrected one of rock’s most iconic bands

The story of Queen + Paul Rodgers’ one-and-done album The Cosmos Rocks

Louder · Feb 9, 2025

'He loves Yoda...' Queen guitarist Brian May collects Star Wars toys, his wife Anita Dobson reveals

British actress Anita Dobson has revealed that her husband, Queen guitarist Brian May, collects 'Star Wars' toys, as well as dinosaur figures and memorabilia related to his band.

BANG Premier · Jan 26, 2025

Anita Dobson says Brian May ‘taking each day as it comes’ during stroke recovery

The Queen guitarist revealed in September he had a ‘minor stroke’ which caused him to lose control over his arm.

Evening Standard · Jan 18, 2025

Anita Dobson shares major health update about husband Brian May after stroke

Queen guitarist was rushed to hospital after temporarily losing control of his left arm in September 

The Independent UK · Jan 18, 2025

Sir David Jason makes rare red carpet appearance hours after death of Only Fools co-star Diane Langton

The Delboy Trotter actor looked stoic as he was supported by his wife and daughter

Evening Standard · Jan 16, 2025

David and Victoria Beckham among stars sending support as fires rage across LA

Firefighters have been praised for trying to contain a series of deadly fires which have destroyed many structures and caused thousands to flee.

Evening Standard · Jan 9, 2025

"Slash is the reason I picked up a guitar, when I was nine": Meet Grace Bowers, the teenage guitar sensation who's getting the attention of the A-list

Praised by Brian May, feted by Eric Clapton and Dolly Parton, Grace Bowers is on the road to stardom – and she's still only 18

Louder · Jan 9, 2025

“I'm not gonna talk too much about Guns N' Roses. And especially not about Axl. It only leads to turmoil and torment on my end”: Former GN’R guitarist Bumblefoot reveals his new album, new gear, new tricks - and his favourite track on Chinese Democracy!

He also admits: “The more shows I do, the more depressed I get!”daly

MusicRadar · Dec 28, 2024