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Brian May

British guitar legend and Queen member known for multi-tracked guitars and instantly memorable melodic leads.
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Brian May

Back to the Light
Brian May

Live at the Brixton Aca …
Kerry Ellis / Brian May

Golden Days

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Brian May - Artist Details

Active

1960s - 2020s

Born

July 19, 1947 in Twickenham, London, England

Genre

Pop/Rock Stage & Screen Classical

Styles

Film Music Hard Rock Heavy Metal Soundtracks Vocal Music

Also Known As

Brian Harold May

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Queen Smile

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