Brian May (born 1947) is an English musician, songwriter and lead guitarist of Queen, known for his distinctive Red Special guitar, solo albums and soundtrack work.

Co-founder and lead guitarist of Queen; builder of the 'Red Special' guitar; has released solo albums including Back To The Light and Another World; collaborated on the soundtrack The Adventures Of Pinocchio; holds a PhD in astrophysics.

DeBaser reviews praise Brian May's guitar work and songwriting, especially on Back To The Light. Live At The Brixton Academy receives a mixed-but-respectful appraisal of vocals and setlist. The Adventures Of Pinocchio is noted as a surprising but interesting soundtrack collaboration. Critics highlight May's Red Special sound and compositions like Too Much Love Will Kill You and Last Horizon.

For:Fans of classic rock, Queen followers, guitarists and listeners interested in solo projects and soundtracks.

 Brian May, for everyone the guitarist of Queen, the man of the Red Special, the creator of songs like "We Will Rock You" and "Who Wants To Live Forever", occasionally able to propose himself as a singer with good results, as in "'39" or "All Dead, All Dead": great honors but also great burdens, which perhaps never allowed the curly-haired London guitar hero to strongly and convincingly propose himself as a solo artist: "Back To The Light" his first, true attempt to break free from the Queen parent company had a long and troubled gestation, lasting from 1988 to 1992, thus being overwhelmed by the long wave caused by the premature death of Freddie Mercury; an undeserved fate for a great album by a well-rounded musician who proves, always with his unmistakable sound, to be able to hold the scene even on his own.

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 When this CD first came into my hands, I couldn't believe my eyes, I was truly incredulous.

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 Overall, a good concert, at least worth a try, and not to be confused with the questionable "Queen +" performances that only serve to make the name of one of the most beloved bands in history ridiculous.

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