Queen's Brian May fans fear rock star has 'died' after 'scary' Instagram update (2024)

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What does Brian May say about Freddie Mercury? ›

The band gathered in Switzerland to record some of their last hits together for the album Innuendo, and Brian recalls Freddie's amazing state of mind despite his impending death. "Freddie found an amazing tranquillity and I never really heard him complain," Brian said.

After Mercury's death, work on the album by Deacon and May began originally in 1992 but was left until a later date due to other commitments. In 1995, May began working on a new solo album of covers tentatively titled Heroes, in addition to working on various film and television projects and other collaborations.

Brian May was born on July 19, 1947. He celebrated his 76th birthday in 2023. Brian was born in a nursing home at Hampton Hill, Twickenham, and was the only child of Ruth Irving (née Fletcher) and Harold May, who worked as a draughtsman at the Ministry of Aviation. His mother was Scottish, and his father was English.

Married to Anita Dobson since 2000, he holds a PhD in astrophysics and runs his own animal welfare organisation called Save Me.

He had exhibited HIV/AIDS symptoms as early as 1982 and was diagnosed with AIDS in 1987. Mercury announced his diagnosis the day before his death, from complications from the disease, at the age of 45. In 1992, a concert in tribute to him was held at Wembley Stadium, in benefit of HIV/AIDS awareness.

It was something I had to go through. Me and Roger both, I think, completely overreacted to Freddie's death, if it's possible to say that. In other words, we went so far away along the path of trying to forget that we over-grieved and we sort of denied the existence of Queen for a while.

Jer Bulsara

Freddie Mercury / Mother

Freddie signed a will in September 1991, that gave half of his vast wealth to Mary and the rest to his parents and sister. Most of his friends, including lover Jim Hutton, were given £500,000 each or a house. Mary was Freddie's bedside holding his hand when he passed away at the age of 45.

How old would Freddie Mercury be today? Freddie was born on 5th of September 1946, and if he were still alive he would be 77-years-old.

What is Brian May's I.Q.? May has an I.Q. of 180.

What is Brian May of Queens net worth? ›

Brian May was already a wealthy man. He had a projected net worth of $260 million. That is enough to buy a lot of people some very good sandwiches if he wants.

In 2023, May was voted the top guitar player by Total Guitar Magazine. And that was up against Jimi Hendrix, Page, Beck, Clapton, and Gilmour. No small feat!

May revealed he and front man Mercury, who passed away in 1991, were extremely close. "We were like brothers.

At the climax of the tour in Boston, Brian May was discovered to have hepatitis, possibly from the use of a contaminated needle during vaccinations the group received before travelling to Australia. The remainder of the tour was subsequently cancelled and Queen flew back home, where May was hospitalised.

Sir Brian previously confessed to Classic Rock: “Joy and horror and sadness and all those big emotions. I've seen it hundreds of times now, in fragments and eventually coming together, and it still gets me, I must say. It's very emotional. It's all about Freddie.

He called Peter Freestone “Phoebe”, Joe Fanelli “Liza”, Jim Hutton “Lauren”, Eric Hall “Sophie”, Brian May “Maggie”, Roger Taylor “Liz”, Elton John “Sharon”, Rod Stewart “Phyllis” & of course, Freddie's name was “Melina”.

On this day in 1991, Freddie Mercury died of bronchial pneumonia, a complication resulting from AIDS. At the time of his death, Mercury was the most famous person to succumb to the deadly disease. The impact of Mercury and his band Queen have been long discussed.

Jer Bulsara

Freddie Mercury / Mother