Queen 2002 - Brian On The Roof (Episode 47)

As the UK gears up for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, we look back at the Golden Jubilee in 2002 which resulted in one of the most iconic moments in rock history, courtesy of Brian May.

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Queen 2002 - Brian On The Roof (Episode 47)

[Mary.F.]

The magnificence of this. I get emotional every time I watch Brian on that roof. Only someone as great as Brian could pull it off. X

[michaelgadsby]

Time waits for no one, certainly. I was on the Mall, and I remember this day was such glorious and optimistic one, like the sunshine breaking upon a world forever changed thanks to the previous year. Concorde's appearance competes with this beautifully eccentric and wholesome few minutes, but there's a reason why people remember Sir Brian here so vividly.
This day is closer, in fact half the timespan from Freddie's death, as we are today from this Jubilee day. Eleven years to a respective twenty two. It's sobering, and can leave us wistful and forlorn, but I think more importantly, immensely proud, inspired by, and in admiration of two great institutions that have unified us in both music and duty.
I like to think Freddie would have found this instance outrageously over the top, camply british, and wonderfully fitting.

[Queenfan-khbz]

Brian May needs to be part of the platinum jubliee this year

[JuliusDecimusMeridius]

Everyone needs a Brian on the roof. ❤️🎸

[markdaleabique]

Brian May is in my opinion the greatest Guitarist of all time!!

[Timur_aka_Tamerlane]

It was very nice of Brian May to invite Elizabeth II to his concert.

[pootle]

Woo Hoo!
And there I am, one of 4 people on the grass at the very bottom of the screen at 2.23, watching him with my own eyes and hearing the output from his amps and not on the screen and from the speakers in the 'arena'.
My own private little gig :-)
What a great day that was!
Shame the BBC only recorded the broadcast and McCartney's final song was lost to the mists of time.

[shirabetty]

Such a great historical moment! Brian May on the roof 2002 performing God Save The Queen LIVE! 27years later than the studio version! The greatest guitarist on this planet! The other performances are great too there! Thank you Brian, I LOVE you! アリガトウ！

[aariya]

Congratulations Sir Brian May ! ! ! ☺️☺️

[paulashipley]

Amazing. Very emotional. Beautiful. Thank you Sir Brian May

[kyjames]

Bet that was some feeling being up there doing that 👌👏👏

[mikeriesco]

Brian May is a true Rock God, and always has been. We will never see his kind again.

[B.Pol]

Oh my!!... yes! what a beautiful and genius performance this was. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️

[fredluck]

Brilliant rendition of God save the Queen. It will never be surpassed

[steveis]

This makes me proud to be British, absolutely fcuking brilliant 👍👏👏👏

[stayhappylittlemermaid]

Always be yourself because life is too short to be anyone else.

[stuartturner]

Watching that moment still sends shivers down my spine every time. Proof, if proof were needed that Brian is the ultimate guitar god.

[sandraj]

Freddie mercury, Brian May, Roger Taylor, John Deacon 😘😘😘😘

[valeriedalby]

Thank you so much for featuring this moment! It's always been my favorite guitar solo ever. It took courage to be there, and our beautiful Dr.May did an amazing job of making history that day!

[lamisticahumana]

Marvelous performance by Brian May. A rare experience.