HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRIAN MAY

Brian May is an English musician and songwriter who is best known as lead guitarist (and a founding member) of the rock band, Queen. Led by Freddie Mercury (on vocals), this group recorded many classics, including “Somebody to Love”, “Bohemian Rhapsody”, “I Want It All”, “Fat Bottomed Girls”, “Another One Bites the Dust”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).

Celebrated for his virtuoso guitar playing, Brian May often used the “Red Special”, a guitar he built with his father when he was just a teenager.

On this very day, July 19th 1947, Brian Harold May was born in Hampton Hill, Middlesex, England. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 77 years ago today, I’ve chosen a song that truly showcases his savvy guitar skills. Released in June 1980, here’s Queen, featuring today’s birthday boy, BRIAN MAY, with “PLAY THE GAME”….