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Brian May’s Gibson 12-string has a subtle tribute to Freddie Mercury that you might have missed
By Phil Weller published
The artistic easter egg helps carry the singer’s spirit into future live shows

Brian May fought to add a rhythm guitarist to Queen in their early years – and several players would eventually grant his wish
By Janelle Borg published
While May got into the habit of playing lead and rhythm at the same time, he did sometimes get the extra helping hand he had envisioned – including from Freddie Mercury himself

Why Brian May and Queen were unhappy with their debut album – and how the newly revamped version fixes the “very dry” guitar parts
By Janelle Borg published
Queen just released a remixed version of their iconic 1973 debut, and Brian May reveals that “every instrument has been re-examined from the bottom up”

Freddie Mercury’s Martin D-35, reportedly used to write and record Crazy Little Thing Called Love, is going up for auction
By Jackson Maxwell published
The guitar will go under the hammer as part of a much larger Sotheby's auction of the late Queen frontman's private collection of art and music-related memorabilia

Gail Ann Dorsey: “David Bowie asked me to sing Under Pressure – I was terrified!"
By Nick Wells published
Gail Ann Dorsey on the genius of David Bowie, her fears following Freddie Mercury and her moment in the spotlight on Bowie's Reality Tour

Queen's Brian May on Freddie Mercury's guitar skills, Bohemian Rhapsody actors and the most difficult song to play live
By Joe Bosso published
Dr. Brian May talks all things Queen, 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and gear in our June cover story.
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