This is so cool. I will never forget seeing Queen in 1976. My best friend and me cut school to get front row tickets. During the concert Brian noticed me and my friend singing along. He shook my hand and said to me “You 2 girls know the words to our songs better than us. What song would you like to hear?” Somehow I spoke and said Keep Yourself Alive he replied You got it! My best friend requested Liar. What a night! My best friend also got Roger’s drumsticks and Freddie gave me a rose. I also touched his bare foot when my friend dared me to do it. Freddie just smiled. Amazing night I will never forget and still have my stub and photos and yes she still has the drumsticks.
🙋🏾♀️ Hiya Diane Davies 🤭 WOW 😯 ! Lucky Ducklings 🐥 ANNNND to dare touch 👨🏻’s foot ‘n ya got a smile from him on top of the rose is great! Did your friend display those drum sticks in a shadow box along with some of the pics? 💁🏾♀️ What a great memory for you both indeed✌🏾!
Dear Diane .... what a beautiful.., amazing... unforgettable experience..!!! You and your friends are the more luckiest people on earth!! Big hugs and kisses to you from Chile 🇨🇱... and ... no... I was never had the chance to see them!! 😭😭😭😭
Going to rap on here, no soapbox, just opining, but as you've both stated, look what a good family can do. It's something of a rarity in our world of increasingly less resolve in the face of temptation. Family doesn't take money, but it takes truly knowing and believing that, and it takes sacrifice and education, either the bookish type or the practical application type. I'm not religious, but the Church as a community definitely kept families together, and eventually, even secular populations believed divorce was unacceptable. I've sat in church three times in my life, I'm a complete agnostic atheist, but Abrahamic "Church" was good for many reasons, family solidarity and belief in staying together being chief among them. Two parents trying their best, that's all it takes.
Brian May is the nicest and kindest famous person I've ever met. He listened intently to what I had to say and appeared generally interested in my input. Thank you Brian. We appreciate how you appreciate us.
I was invited to his house as a representative of Boss pedals. Unfortunately he wasn't in but I did spend the day with his guitar tech who was a lovely bloke. He even let me play one of the Guild Brian May reproductions, which just happened to be laying around, thru an old AC30. I was gutted not to meet Brian. I was there trying to broker a deal for a Boss inspired Pete Cornish style pedal board. It didn't happen in the end.
He's so good, it was interesting to listen to even for someone like me who doesn't know much about guitars, I definitely learned some about how electric guitars work. It was easy to understand too. Makes me wonder how he would be teaching about astphysics or stereoscopes (his specialty).
BRILLIANT. 👏👏👏👏👏🎶🎸🎼 I remember Brian talking about his homemade guitar on BBC radio back in the 70s. Love it. (My father's generation were great craftsmen back in 50s, 60s, 70s in a heavily industrialised Britain. Making us go karts and sleighs in the winter - with "stuff" borrowed from the local steelworks!) Queen are unique in a way no other band will ever match. God Save Our Queen!!!!!
Brian is so humble he doesn’t give himself enough credit he’s literally one of the best guitarist to ever walk the planet and he talks down on himself.
The Red Special is legendary and Brian playing the Lady is a unique experience. I think he is only really complete with his guitar. I love it listening to him playing the Red Special, and of course I love it listening to him telling stories about his life as a Rockstar. Thanks for sharing this very interesting video. 🤩
Along with Jimi Hendrix, Brian May remains one of my biggest influences. My Dad used to play Queen in the car all the time growing up. To this day I still play my Brain May guitar. I hope this guy continues to inspire and make great music for a lot longer. Thank you Mr. May!
Long overdue! Dedication to music, animals, astronomy, stereoscopy, mentoring others, supporting charities… the list goes on! And a gentleman too. Congratulations Sir Bri ❤
I cannot get enough of the story of The Red Special! I had no idea until recently, but I did always wonder how Brian May has been able to make the sounds and music he has. What a labor of love between father and son. Amazing!!
Dr. May just seems like one of the most genuinely sweet people that you could meet. I know he has bad days like everyone else but I would think he just handles it like a British Gentleman.
Tremendous person, such a gracious artist. Queen for me in middle school was always on my turntable, just I as was starting to play guitar , I really tuned into his playing and back then learning he made his guitar was impressive to say the least. After that Queen movie, I got back to my roots and really enjoy seeing segments like these Thanks for posting!!!!!
I have been building guitars for over 30 yrs and am always amazed at the beauty and functionality of this guitar. Manufacturers are always trying to come up with something unique and different with mixed results. For Brian and his father to hit on this combo is nothing short of astounding!
It’s so fulfilling to hear Brian talk about being poor and having to make his guitar because they couldn’t afford a Strat or Les Paul. I’d guess that Dr Bri’s Red Special is probably worth more than any “professionally made” guitar; it’s certainly the most distinctive sounding electric guitar ever recorded! And after playing this guitar for decades, Brian stands as one of the most recognizable guitarist of all time! Congratulations Brian for fulfilling your dreams and inspiring others to dream also!
Have seen this a number of times. It allows me to usually recognize when someone is playing a Brian May guitar and of course you always know when Bri is playing!
May is such a good teacher, unlike many self-taught geniuses. Any non musician can follow this talk, with no prior knowledge of guitars or music. It’s Electric Guitar 101, taught by one of the all-time greats.
Thanks for the fascinating story Brian 🎸❣️. I can listen to you talk all day long 😍🤗❣️ Stay safe darling 🙏❣️ And KEEP ON ROCKIN 👑🎸❣️❣️ Much LOVE from a huge fan from Northeastern Pennsylvania 🇱🇷❣️
I wonder if the Red Special will be a family heirloom or be given to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? It will hold pride of place whenever it is displayed. Brian May and all of Queen will always be in my heart. Thank you for sharing.
Very nice and emotional video! Red Special is part of your body, your mind and your soul! I see you as teacher explaning to us your love for this important instrument in your life! Congratulations to you and to your father! ❤🎉
I attended 5 Queen concerts in LA during the 70s & early 80s. All magic - now I understand some of the physics and technology that contributed to that magic. Thank you Brian!!!! One question to the UK in general: why doesn't this legendary genius have a knighthood yet?
Incredible cool story about Red Special. It's so cool she has made it through all of these years, your dad would be very proud. I could never afford a copy of red though one day I would really enjoying playing one of the copies. It's wonderful that you made it all the way to the top playing just one guitar really. She has to be a part of your soul now. Bravo Brian..
Remember the Milton Keynes '82 gig, when he thought that was the guitar fucked, coz it cut out mid solo lol . You could actually see the fear in his face, and then a look of sheer relief when it came back on
I never had the chance to see Queen in concert, but I've been a fan since 1975 whenI was in a fairly good cover band in Jacksonville Florida. Our Guitar player (Kent) was the most talented and could play almost anything perfectly by ear (SG through a fender twin reverb). He loved Brian May.
Hi Brian. This a very cool video. Thank you for the presentation of your Masterpiece Guitar 🎸. Keep rocking ❤. Blessings from Auckland New Zealand. And oh! Enjoyed "Queen Rock Montreal" in Imax yesterday. Queen is The Best Band in the universe. It's official now ❤❤❤
No better sound in music than when Dr. Brian May plsys the red special. Saw him live and obviously he and his ole lady, didnt disappoint! Greatest guitar player ever!
I'm still smilling. This video made my day. I love the sound of Red Special. You're such an inspiration for me! And I think I really like whales sounds too
I saw them on the week of my 7th Bday....my sister took me with her then BF and then her husband years later....it was July 1979 for The Live Killers Tour...at the time they were the HOTTEST ACT IN ALL OF ROCK....the dry ice....the huge tungsten panel of lights ...and I have NEVER been the same since..
My favorite sound that Brian makes is at the end of the Wembley concert, the recorded God save the Queen has the guitar pronounced. What a great sound.
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story- I'd like to listen to your voice ( your two voices) day and night...And once again you have touched my heart!!!! I send you all my love - take care of yourself!♥️🌈❤
Fantastic stories and great playing Brian. Enjoyed hearing you mention James Burton, who is also truly amazing. Believe it or not, he played guitar at a church I went to in the 1980s in LA and I had no idea who he was . . . until one Sunday when we had a guest guitarist at church . . . the guest started playing, looked out into the audience, and then completely stopped. He explained that he was never nervous when he played until that day, because the great James Burton was sitting out there listening to him. I believe he would have said the same thing about @BrianMay !
Thank you, Bri! This is so interesting and a bit funny at times. I don't know who looks happiest right now: You holding, talking about, and demonstrating sounds (airplane sounds are super important...LOL!) on your Red Special, or me watching you hold, talk about, and demonstrate sounds (especially the airplane sounds...LOL!) on your Red Special. You are a true legend! 🎵😍❤️🎶 😁 🎶❤️🤩🎵
Red special e Brian May sono la stessa cosa.......uno non può fare a meno dell'altra. Siete speciali perché siete stati fatti uno per l'altro. Grazie anche al tuo papà per questa meraviglia 🎸🎸🎸
What a fun & informative video. Tons & Tons of talent right there on that stage! (& I've got my book ordered as it has a couple more chapters. Can't wait).
This is so cool. I will never forget seeing Queen in 1976. My best friend and me cut school to get front row tickets. During the concert Brian noticed me and my friend singing along. He shook my hand and said to me “You 2 girls know the words to our songs better than us. What song would you like to hear?” Somehow I spoke and said Keep Yourself Alive he replied You got it! My best friend requested Liar. What a night! My best friend also got Roger’s drumsticks and Freddie gave me a rose. I also touched his bare foot when my friend dared me to do it. Freddie just smiled. Amazing night I will never forget and still have my stub and photos and yes she still has the drumsticks.
Wow you two are the luckiest people on earth. Sadly I wasn't born at this times😩
You guys are lucky dude so damn lucky I haven't even witnessed their music live...I was born years after those😓
🙋🏾♀️ Hiya Diane Davies 🤭 WOW 😯 ! Lucky Ducklings 🐥 ANNNND to dare touch 👨🏻’s foot ‘n ya got a smile from him on top of the rose is great! Did your friend display those drum sticks in a shadow box along with some of the pics? 💁🏾♀️ What a great memory for you both indeed✌🏾!
Dear Diane .... what a beautiful.., amazing... unforgettable experience..!!! You and your friends are the more luckiest people on earth!!
Big hugs and kisses to you from Chile 🇨🇱... and ... no... I was never had the chance to see them!! 😭😭😭😭
U and ur best friend are really lucky. A moment to cherish forever, I wish I was born during ur age😂😭
Such a humble rock star.
God bless Dr Brian May.
The history of The legend red special
The story of legend's legendary guitar
@@big_smoke7t Absolutely! It takes a legend to bring the best out of a guitar he (and his dad) built about half a century ago.
yeah thats literally the video.
Look what a good family behind a child can bring about❤️❤️❤️❤️
So true
Going to rap on here, no soapbox, just opining, but as you've both stated, look what a good family can do.
It's something of a rarity in our world of increasingly less resolve in the face of temptation. Family doesn't take money, but it takes truly knowing and believing that, and it takes sacrifice and education, either the bookish type or the practical application type. I'm not religious, but the Church as a community definitely kept families together, and eventually, even secular populations believed divorce was unacceptable. I've sat in church three times in my life, I'm a complete agnostic atheist, but Abrahamic "Church" was good for many reasons, family solidarity and belief in staying together being chief among them. Two parents trying their best, that's all it takes.
Saw live, magnificent
Brian may was my first inspiration When I first started playing guitar
Me tooo mann
I really hope Brian lives up till I die!
Thats what I hope too.
Me too.... I think I will couldn't resist to see them disappear before me... Freddie was enough pain and sorrow..!!! 😭😭😭
Could listen to him all day! 🤷🏻♀️
@@tonyt5919 I agree!
Me too
An extraordinary man who has lived an extraordinary life. A constant inspiration.
I agree
Brian May is the nicest and kindest famous person I've ever met. He listened intently to what I had to say and appeared generally interested in my input. Thank you Brian. We appreciate how you appreciate us.
I was invited to his house as a representative of Boss pedals. Unfortunately he wasn't in but I did spend the day with his guitar tech who was a lovely bloke. He even let me play one of the Guild Brian May reproductions, which just happened to be laying around, thru an old AC30. I was gutted not to meet Brian. I was there trying to broker a deal for a Boss inspired Pete Cornish style pedal board. It didn't happen in the end.
How beautifully Brian explains.
NO guitar has a grater history than Mr May"s RED SPECIAL.
He is such a great teacher. And he makes it look so easily
He's so good, it was interesting to listen to even for someone like me who doesn't know much about guitars, I definitely learned some about how electric guitars work. It was easy to understand too. Makes me wonder how he would be teaching about astphysics or stereoscopes (his specialty).
Like a MasterClass done by a master. You could hear a pin drop while Brian was speaking.
FASCINATING.
Not "like".
So glad you don't have an attitude like some rock stars! You have my respect!
One of the greats he has a wonderful sound. I regret not seeing Queen they were awsome.
He always mentions his Dad.
An admirable musician and man.
Love it how he says he collected Star Wars toys as a kid.Brian, you would have been 30 at least !
Could listen to him all day
BRILLIANT. 👏👏👏👏👏🎶🎸🎼 I remember Brian talking about his homemade guitar on BBC radio back in the 70s. Love it. (My father's generation were great craftsmen back in 50s, 60s, 70s in a heavily industrialised Britain. Making us go karts and sleighs in the winter - with "stuff" borrowed from the local steelworks!) Queen are unique in a way no other band will ever match. God Save Our Queen!!!!!
Very well said dear Ivor!!!
Queen are most exceptional band ever... I really love them!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
God save our QUEEN..!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Brian was my original guitar hero in the late 70’s before anybody talked about him. A real gentleman
Brian is so humble he doesn’t give himself enough credit he’s literally one of the best guitarist to ever walk the planet and he talks down on himself.
What an amazing man. Thank you Brian, and your dad.
Respect
Brian, it is incredible that now a days with the internet, we are closer to you
We love you Brian 😇😇😇
The Red Special is legendary and Brian playing the Lady is a unique experience. I think he is only really complete with his guitar. I love it listening to him playing the Red Special, and of course I love it listening to him telling stories about his life as a Rockstar. Thanks for sharing this very interesting video. 🤩
Along with Jimi Hendrix, Brian May remains one of my biggest influences. My Dad used to play Queen in the car all the time growing up. To this day I still play my Brain May guitar. I hope this guy continues to inspire and make great music for a lot longer. Thank you Mr. May!
This guy a amazing! So gentle and polite. His voice is so calm. Never expect who's behind a great rockstar!
Long overdue! Dedication to music, animals, astronomy, stereoscopy, mentoring others, supporting charities… the list goes on! And a gentleman too. Congratulations Sir Bri ❤
The red special has a very beautiful sound! I love this guitar!!! 👊👊😍😍
Two fabulous legends! ❤️ Keep on rocking Brian! Stay well! ❤️
Brain may is not just a guitar player he is the symphony orchestra by him self master of everything rock on forever
A true pioneer of Rock,thank you Brian.
What a warm and modest bloke.
Mr. Brian!!🥰🥰🥰
I cannot get enough of the story of The Red Special! I had no idea until recently, but I did always wonder how Brian May has been able to make the sounds and music he has. What a labor of love between father and son. Amazing!!
Dr. May just seems like one of the most genuinely sweet people that you could meet. I know he has bad days like everyone else but I would think he just handles it like a British Gentleman.
Tremendous person, such a gracious artist.
Queen for me in middle school was always on my turntable, just I as was starting to play guitar , I really tuned into his playing and back then learning he made his guitar was impressive to say the least. After that Queen movie, I got back to my roots and really enjoy seeing segments like these
Thanks for posting!!!!!
I have been building guitars for over 30 yrs and am always amazed at the beauty and functionality of this guitar. Manufacturers are always trying to come up with something unique and different with mixed results. For Brian and his father to hit on this combo is nothing short of astounding!
We love you Brian❤️ best guitarist all over the world to my opinion🎸✨
Know wonder no one can copy Queens sound! Its a 1 of a kind! With an amazing sound!
He is such a humble human being!
That guitar is a living thing, Dr. May gives it life and it is all creation the way it sings.
Fantastic guy.seen them in 75 free trader hall.
78 Dortmund westfenhalle.brilliant Memories..we played at the westfenhalle a week later..as TAXI
This reminded me of the Flash Gordon sound track. Incredible for that time. And today also.
It’s so fulfilling to hear Brian talk about being poor and having to make his guitar because they couldn’t afford a Strat or Les Paul.
I’d guess that Dr Bri’s Red Special is probably worth more than any “professionally made” guitar; it’s certainly the most distinctive sounding electric guitar ever recorded!
And after playing this guitar for decades, Brian stands as one of the most recognizable guitarist of all time!
Congratulations Brian for fulfilling your dreams and inspiring others to dream also!
Have seen this a number of times. It allows me to usually recognize when someone is playing a Brian May guitar and of course you always know when Bri is playing!
What a great artist and sweetheart!
Brian, you are so very talented. You've inspired me with your playing. Queen will live on. God Bless You 🙏💕
🎼 Absolutely incredible!!! 😳
You could tell hes a great teacher. I like how he explains this stuff
May is such a good teacher, unlike many self-taught geniuses. Any non musician can follow this talk, with no prior knowledge of guitars or music. It’s Electric Guitar 101, taught by one of the all-time greats.
Thanks for the fascinating story Brian 🎸❣️. I can listen to you talk all day long 😍🤗❣️ Stay safe darling 🙏❣️ And KEEP ON ROCKIN 👑🎸❣️❣️ Much LOVE from a huge fan from Northeastern Pennsylvania 🇱🇷❣️
05:28His memories of his father really hit him in the heart. 💪🏼❤
My lord! You’ve either got it or you don’t right? Brian is the whole package. And sweet as can be!
You're the best!!
Brian❤❤❤
I also love Brian May 💕
I wonder if the Red Special will be a family heirloom or be given to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? It will hold pride of place whenever it is displayed. Brian May and all of Queen will always be in my heart. Thank you for sharing.
Very nice and emotional video! Red Special is part of your body, your mind and your soul! I see you as teacher explaning to us your love for this important instrument in your life! Congratulations to you and to your father! ❤🎉
Absolutely FANTASTIC,’ LOVE THE GUYS SO MUCH ❤️
That Red Special must be insured for a million dollars. Literally one of a kind hand made. Love the story of its conception.🤘
I attended 5 Queen concerts in LA during the 70s & early 80s. All magic - now I understand some of the physics and technology that contributed to that magic. Thank you Brian!!!! One question to the UK in general: why doesn't this legendary genius have a knighthood yet?
He’s probably refused it. He’s objected pretty loudly to the Royal Family hunting, so they’d probably block it anyway.
@@cathygallagher2465 it's a thought. He's never mentioned whether or not he was offered a Knighthood. Do you know if he has?
Look what happened
This is freaking gold!!!!!! Bloody awesome old man. Well done.
That`s awesome Brian, the sound of Queen no matter what you play.
Sick in bed, find this gem to view, and suddenly I feel better....go figure....can’t you play the Rona away Bri?!🥰🥰🥰
Congratulations, Sir Brian May.
What a great video. A very humble well spoken man. Brian is the type of person we can all learn a thing or two from. Just listen !
Incredible cool story about Red Special. It's so cool she has made it through all of these years, your dad would be very proud. I could never afford a copy of red though one day I would really enjoying playing one of the copies. It's wonderful that you made it all the way to the top playing just one guitar really. She has to be a part of your soul now. Bravo Brian..
Remember the Milton Keynes '82 gig, when he thought that was the guitar fucked, coz it cut out mid solo lol . You could actually see the fear in his face, and then a look of sheer relief when it came back on
Brian is just such a wonderful human and so inspiring. I too started guitar after hearing Hank Marvin on the radio in the early sixties 🎸
Brain May is a pure legend in so many ways but mostly the real quintessential british guitar hero
I never had the chance to see Queen in concert, but I've been a fan since 1975 whenI was in a fairly good cover band in Jacksonville Florida. Our Guitar player (Kent) was the most talented and could play almost anything perfectly by ear (SG through a fender twin reverb). He loved Brian May.
God bless you forever ❤️ 🙏, you are the Man.👍👏👏👏👏👏👏🎼🎶
Nothing like the love of a mother and father no money doesn’t matter. I wish they asked about his father
Hi Brian. This a very cool video. Thank you for the presentation of your Masterpiece Guitar 🎸. Keep rocking ❤. Blessings from Auckland New Zealand. And oh! Enjoyed "Queen Rock Montreal" in Imax yesterday. Queen is The Best Band in the universe. It's official now ❤❤❤
So many Rock guitarists love Brian...Vai, Satriani, Bettencourt, Collen and many more.
What a wonderful gift. Thank you so much Brian
No better sound in music than when Dr. Brian May plsys the red special. Saw him live and obviously he and his ole lady, didnt disappoint! Greatest guitar player ever!
It was a joy to listen to this. Thank you so much!
I'm still smilling. This video made my day. I love the sound of Red Special. You're such an inspiration for me!
And I think I really like whales sounds too
I saw them on the week of my 7th Bday....my sister took me with her then BF and then her husband years later....it was July 1979 for The Live Killers Tour...at the time they were the HOTTEST ACT IN ALL OF ROCK....the dry ice....the huge tungsten panel of lights ...and I have NEVER been the same since..
My favorite sound that Brian makes is at the end of the Wembley concert, the recorded God save the Queen has the guitar pronounced. What a great sound.
That was extremely awesome 👍👍
I love you Brian may
Wow i could listen this guy all day. 🎸🎸🎸🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵
Just perfect guitar, and perfect guitarist having fun. Keep going on Bri🎸🎸🎸
Thank you for sharing this wonderful story- I'd like to listen to your voice ( your two voices) day and night...And once again you have touched my heart!!!! I send you all my love - take care of yourself!♥️🌈❤
Fantastic stories and great playing Brian. Enjoyed hearing you mention James Burton, who is also truly amazing. Believe it or not, he played guitar at a church I went to in the 1980s in LA and I had no idea who he was . . . until one Sunday when we had a guest guitarist at church . . . the guest started playing, looked out into the audience, and then completely stopped. He explained that he was never nervous when he played until that day, because the great James Burton was sitting out there listening to him. I believe he would have said the same thing about @BrianMay !
Thank you I'm obliged from all the artists support peace and love for all people. Xc .
Thank you respect y
Thank you
Замечательный экскурс в начало и в настоящее.👍❤❤❤
Brian eres único como la red special
😘
Saludos desde Atenas Alajuela Costa Rica 🇨🇷
I bought the book and my next purchase, as soon as I convince my wife it is a necessity, will be a Brian May Guitars Red Special.
Brian, thanks for all.
I love this guitar... the Brian May "Red Special" Guitar. It sounds great. Holds up too.. Stands the test of time.
Thank you, Bri! This is so interesting and a bit funny at times. I don't know who looks happiest right now: You holding, talking about, and demonstrating sounds (airplane sounds are super important...LOL!) on your Red Special, or me watching you hold, talk about, and demonstrate sounds (especially the airplane sounds...LOL!) on your Red Special. You are a true legend! 🎵😍❤️🎶 😁 🎶❤️🤩🎵
Red special e Brian May sono la stessa cosa.......uno non può fare a meno dell'altra. Siete speciali perché siete stati fatti uno per l'altro. Grazie anche al tuo papà per questa meraviglia 🎸🎸🎸
Such a unique sound, Brian's guitar does have its own voice. Someone said is there anything this guy is crap at? LOL. He just a SWEETHEART.
This was precious. Thank you Mr May.🤘🏿🤘🏻🤘🏽
What a fun & informative video. Tons & Tons of talent right there on that stage! (& I've got my book ordered as it has a couple more chapters. Can't wait).
Brian May, Brian May!
Wonderful interpersonal session from Brian and his audience
So much life in it of those 50 60s years
Excelente maestro! Like!
This was very informative. How on Earth could I have come so far without actually understanding all this. VERY helpful. Thank you!
Simply the best...We love you....