The only child of Ruth Irving and Harold May, Brian May was born at a nursing home in England and got his education at a local primary school. For college, he attended Imperial College London to study math and physics, where he met Roger Taylor, who would soon be his band member in Queen. Before their Queen days, Taylor and May joined the progressive band Smile.
Brian May on the grid before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone Circuit, Towcester.David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images
In 1975, Queen released "Bohemian Rhapsody," which became the band's No. 1 hit, topping the charts internationally and popularizing music videos. They continued to release strings of hits such as "We Will Rock You," "We Are The Champions", "Another One Bites the Dust" and many more, throughout the decade.
"We certainly weren’t thinking in terms of number ones, we just felt it was the best song on the album,” Taylor added. “It was the most arresting, unusual thing."
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"I never heard him go, 'This is really awful. My life is [explicit]. I'm going to die.' Never, never, never. He was an amazingly strong person," May said while speaking about his former bandmate. He also explained that the last time he saw Mercury was with his wife Anita, and they visited Mercury at his home.
"'Guys, you don't need to feel like you need to make conversation.'" Mercury told him. "'I'm just so happy that you're here. So even if we say nothing, it's just having these moments.'"
Freddie Mercury and Brian May performing on stage on September 1, 1984, in Wembley Arena.Phil Dent/Redferns
As May celebrates his 79th birthday, his influence on rock music remains as strong as ever. His distinctive guitar sound, innovative songwriting and unforgettable performances helped define Queen's legacy and inspired countless musicians across generations. Decades after the band's biggest hits first topped the charts, May's contributions continue to resonate, ensuring his place as one of the most influential guitarists in rock history.
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