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"It's a classic... one of the best rock songs ever”: Which 2013 track could Brian May be talking about?
By Will Simpson published
Queen man says: "I wish I'd heard it when I was a kid"

“We pillaged a few things from Freddie’s solo work”: Brian May recalls how Queen' final album was created
By Paul Elliott published
Plus: the one thing that was 'sacrosanct' in Queen's songwriting process

“I said to Freddie, ‘We should be harnessing this kind of energy’”: How Queen created the mother of all rock anthems
By Paul Elliott published
“I was hoping it would catch on," Brian May said

“I have none of that high-speed technical skill of a Steve Vai or a Joe Satriani”: How Brian May plays off instinct
By Paul Elliott published
“Freddie was pushing up the guitar more and more”

“Freddie rose to the occasion. I remember getting chills”: Brian May recalls the glory of Queen at Live Aid
By Paul Elliott published
"When you watch it now, it's not without its tense moments"

“We thought it was going to be a disaster”: Brian May reveals Queen had serious doubts about doing Live Aid
By Will Simpson published
Guitarist recalls “flaws” in their performance that day

Jean-Michel Jarre to release ‘audio visual record’ of his Bratislava mega-gig, which featured Brian May
By Will Simpson published
Live In Bratislava is out in September

“He was a great hero to all of us”: Paul McCartney salutes a rock ’n’ roll legend who influenced The Beatles
By Paul Elliott published
Buddy Holly influenced The Beatles, the Stones and many more
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