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By Phil Weller Published
The prog legend was asked to channel a flamenco icon for the spontaneous guest spot

By Neville Marten Published
It was 1985, and Brian May was the most high-profile musician our own Neville Marten had yet interviewed. He had a fresh tape. He left in plenty of time. But it didn't quite go to plan... Luckily, the Queen guitarist was a good sport

By Neville Marten Published
The Queen guitarist's signature model is a super-rare example of a 12-string Gibson jumbo, replete with May's own aesthetic flourishes. But why is it strung like a Ricky? Here, May explains all

By Phil Weller Published
All bands were banned from playing Queen songs, but Bettencourt wanted to pay tribute to “one the greatest composers of all time” in his own way

By Phil Weller Published
Boone and May’s Bohemian Rhapsody rendition headlined a weekend of high notes from across the festival’s opening installment

By Phil Weller Published
The pair have offered a fresh insight into their songwriting partnership

By Phil Weller Published
With boundless energy and excellent technique, it’s easy to see why the aspiring guitarist earned a standing ovation

By Henry Yates Published
As the new Queen I boxset drags once lost songs into the daylight, May tells us about poverty, parental disapproval, the Red Special’s first runout – and the perils of playing through Jimi’s Marshall stack

By Phil Weller Published
The artistic easter egg helps carry the singer’s spirit into future live shows

By Matt Owen Published
When the Queen legend announced he’d be working with Gibson, many expected a Custom Shop Red Special – but first, we have a 12-string SJ-200 that’s like no other
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