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Queen’s Brian May, Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi Working on ‘Riffs’ Album

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Few bands would turn down having Tony Iommi backing them up, and soon more bands will get the chance. The Black Sabbath guitarist has a treasure trove of riffs laying around, unused, in his studio. Queen's Brian May has inspired Iommi to put them to good use.

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Queen’s Brian May Rumored as New Host of BBC Astronomy Show

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The death of beloved British television personality Sir Patrick Moore has left his long-running astronomy series, 'The Sky at Night,' searching for a new host -- and Queen guitarist Brian May is reportedly in the running for the gig.

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Brian May Reveals Plans for Career Encompassing Queen eBook

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Queen have enjoyed one of the more prolific and entertaining careers in music and fairly soon fans will be able to enjoy a new multi-touch electronic edition of the band's '40 Years of Queen' book that provides fans extra media components.

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Queen’s Brian May Says Freddie Mercury Biopic Is ‘On Course’

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Few rockers have lived a life as deserving of a biopic as Queen's Freddie Mercury. Apparently, people in Hollywood agree, because yesterday (Oct. 10) guitarist Brian May spilled the news that such a film is in the works.

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Queen’s Brian May Announces Series of Acoustic Performances

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Ian Gavan, Getty Images

Tour dates for Queen are few and far between these days, but that doesn't mean guitarist Brian May is stuck sitting at home, counting his money. In fact, this fall will see May hitting the road for a special tour with vocalist Kerry Ellis.

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Queen’s Brian May Trying to Stop Mass Slaughter of Badgers

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Long a vegetarian and supporter of animal rights, Queen guitarist Brian May has taken to the British press in an attempt to prevent an upcoming mass slaughter of badgers by the British government. In the Daily Mail on Sunday (Aug. 26), he penned an editorial against the plan, which is being carried out to stem an outbreak of bovine tuberculosis in Somerset and Gloucester.

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Pete Townshend, Elton John + Robert Plant Among Those Calling for Action Against Google Over Illegal Music Distribution

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Gareth Cattermole / Dan Kitwood / Rick Diamond, Getty Images

A number of top musicians across several different genres have banded together to ask British Prime Minister David Cameron to take action against Google over the ability for music fans to illegally copy and distribute music through the search engine.

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Queen Guitarist Brian May King of His Wildlife Refuge

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Queen's Brian May is widely regarded as one of the top music talents in the history of rock and roll, but it's another accomplishment that he's hoping that people think of after he's left this earth.

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Brian May – July 2012 Classic Rock Birthdays

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Frazer Harrison / Kevin Winter / Ethan Miller, Getty Images

Queen guitarist Brian May will get to blow out the candles on July 19, when he celebrates his 65th birthday. The musician is known as one of the greatest guitarists in rock and roll history, but it almost didn't end up that way.

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Brian May and Roger Taylor Perform with the Queen Extravaganza on ‘American Idol’

Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen
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American Idol was graced by Brian May and Roger Taylor once again as the duo shared the stage with the touring tribute band the Queen Extravaganza, who were in fact hand-picked by May and Taylor in an similar Idol-like competition. The Queen duo also performed a medley with the remaining 'Idols' last night.

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