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Brian May

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Brian May

b. 1947

English musician (born 1947)

Postwar

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Sir Brian Harold May is an English musician, animal welfare activist, and astrophysicist. He achieved global fame as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the rock band Queen, which he co-founded with singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor. His guitar work and songwriting contributions helped Queen become one of the most successful acts in music history.

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1947
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English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and producer (Queen and Smile)

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