Brian May is the guitarist of Queen. He co-founded the band in 1970 with Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, later joined by John Deacon.
Background
Born on July 19, 1947, in Hampton, England, May built his signature guitar, the Red Special, with his father. He holds a PhD in astrophysics from Imperial College London.
Key Contributions
May wrote iconic songs like "We Will Rock You," "'39," and "Who Wants to Live Forever." His layered guitar solos and backing vocals defined Queen's sound.
