Queen's Brian May on Writing with Freddie Mercury, His Famous Guitar Tone & more - BIMM Masterclass

A genuine legend made an appearance at BIMM Brighton as Queen’s guitar hero Brian May stopped off at the college for a Masterclass where he chatted to students in our live room, touching on the past and present of his extraordinary career, including, of course, Queen, his experiences writing with Freddie Mercury, his world famous guitar tone, and his career right up to Queen’s recent work with American Idol’s Adam Lambert.

Brian also made a trip to visit lucky students at our BIMM Bristol campus later in the month.

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[Lionhearted]

Brian and Rodger are always asked what it’s like not playing with Freddie but they’re also playing without John.

[bbot]

Brian is just so down to earth. Big rock star legend and yet he just seems like a humble human being. So absolutely wonderful to see and hear.

[Gilbarwaters]

Brian is so humble and easy to talk to and I'm thinking 🤔 Brian, do you know how big you are in the Rock History?. I mean, he's at the top of greatest guitarists of all time and yet he's so grounded.

[everlastlove]

Brian is so smart and sweet. And my eternal love! For me, he is the best guitar player on Earth!

[vernhoke]

Would love to have the chance to sit and talk with Brian sometime, he's such a cool and down to earth type of guy. I did have the chance to see him, and the band, live back in the '80s and it was an amazing experience.

[lisagillum-wells]

One of the best things about Brian is his humble attitude. He's a great, but would never claim it himself. Thanks DM!!!

[ALoonwolf]

Imagine the friendship sessions with Brian May and Patrick Moore. Astronomy and music. Half the time spent peering into the wonders of deep space and half the time spent jamming with electric guitar and xylophone.

[bigstef]

great guy, really talented...yet really humble

[MargotRecabarren]

OMG... such an honor to be with Brian May and to have the opportunity to ask him a question and to have an so direct.. so wise... and so unique... because he talks from his knowledge and experience .., with kindness and so wisely

[markbogan]

He's a first class act in ever way!

[TheSWolfe]

Love ya Bri. Be well, darlin', & keep on rocking!

[Iceman-xxkh]

Super of Brian to do that...inspiring young people to achieve their ambitions 💙

[nykterion]

Brian May talks about Kurt Cobain and his guitar skills? I never saw that coming LOL

[Sparkey]

Total legend and a big inspiration for me

[mariejohnson]

OMG, I just want to slap Bri with a Jethro Gibbs headslap. He is one of the world's most amazing guitarists. I've even heard him play "flamenco" on Red. A technically deficient guitarist can't do that. Bri's peers say he's one of the world's 10 best ever guitarists... they would know.

[deadntime]

I’ve heard every Queen song and most of Brian’s solo material, I would die at the opportunity to ask him about songs nobody talks about.

[CapitanFinnart]

When they started talking about how it was without playing with Freddie. What about Deaky?

[brbob]

Brian May you are something wonderful. This reaffirms my opinion that you are indeed, The Gentleman of Rock and have been for good while now. I'd still love to have a cup of coffee with you and talk music for 20 mins. Maybe give me a pointer or two about playing '39.

[marccosta]

Gilmour, Knopfler and May. Nothing can top this. His solo on You don't fool me...

[victoryvictory]

Yes indeed, one of the greatest guitarist in the world, do any of these stars chat wit people directly