Brian May
Born | July 19, 1947 |
Hometown | Hampton Hill, England |
Net worth | $210 million |
Height | 6'2" (1.87m) |
Spouse | Christine Mullen (m 1976 - 1988) , Anita Dobson (m 2000 - present) |
Children | Emily Ruth May , Jimmy May , Louisa May |
Parents | Harold May , Ruth May |
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Brian May shares thoughts on Jeff Beck's death
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Queen's Brian May pays tribute to 'inimitable' Jeff Beck
Queen guitarist Brian May is "lost for words" over the death of Jeff Beck. The legendary rock musician passed away "suddenly" on Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis. He was 78. On Wednesday, May took to Twitter to remember the Grammy Award-winning guitarist. "Gutted, so sad, to hear of Jeff's passing. He was the Guv'nor. He was inimitable, irreplaceable - the absolute pinnacle of guitar playing. And a damn fine human being," he posted. "I'm sure I will have a lot to say, but right now
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Opinion: 'Honours system is outdated and old-fashioned – with one exception'
I will make an exception for those given a British Empire Medal, the only award in my humble opinion that has any merit.
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New Year Honours List 2023: Stephen Graham and Brian May among celebrities recognised
Artists, TV presenters and comedians also made the list
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New Year Honours: Lionesses lead list as Queen guitarist Brian May scoops knighthood
Stars from sport, music and TV among those honoured
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King Charles will knight Queen guitarist Brian May in his first New Year’s Honours
King Charles will knight Queen guitarist Brian May in his first New Year’s Honours.
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Lionesses lead the pride in honours list alongside Brian May and Grayson Perry
This year’s list – the first published since the Queen’s death and the first to be signed off by the King – includes a total of 1,107 recipients.
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Brian May vows to strive to ‘benefit the country’ after receiving knighthood
The Queen guitarist, astrophysicist and animal welfare advocate is being recognised for his services to music and charity.
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Queen guitarist May, soccer Lionesses named in king's New Year honours
Britain recognised Queen guitarist Brian May, several English "Lionesses" who won the European women's soccer championship and diplomats involved in the response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in King Charles' first New Year's honours list. Four members of the England women's soccer team received honours, with captain Leah Williamson awarded an OBE, while the tournament's golden boot winner Beth Mead, defender Lucy Bronze and all-time top scorer Ellen White received MBEs.
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Brian May, Denise Lewis, Grayson Perry And Rachel Riley Among Stars Recognised In 2023 New Year Honours List
Key members of the England Lionesses football team are also honoured after their outstanding performance at this summer’s Euros.
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New Year Honours: Queen star knighted and Lionesses roar
Football's Lionesses command the pride of their country in a New Year Honours list which also sees Queen guitarist Brian May and artist Grayson Perry knighted.
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