Brian May

@Child Prodigies, Birthday and Childhood ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Brian May is a legendary and prolific guitarist from the famous rock band ‘Queen’ Cancer Celebrities Depression Child Prodigies British Imperial College London Musicians ISFJ Brian May is an English musician, songwriter, astrophysicist and famous guitarist of ‘Queen’. With his iconic haircut that defies the image of a scientist, he went on to become a legend in the genre of ‘rock’ music, selling more albums than ‘The Beatles’. May picked up the guitar when he was just 7 years old forming his first band in school. It was astonishing for his family and friends at the time who realized his passion for music and science, which worked very well as a combination for him. He then pursued PhD in Astrophysics at Imperial College, London, quitting in between, cashing on the fame garnered by his famous rock band, ‘Queen’. As a part of the band, he composed several tunes and even wrote some very popular songs. With several guitar solos, covers and collaborations with legendary artists, May’s music albums have topped the music charts in the UK and USA. After 30 years, he went back to college to complete his PhD and has also continued to perform live around the world.

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Birthday: July 19, 1947 Nationality: British Famous: Child Prodigies, Imperial College London, Musicians, ISFJ Spouses: Anita Dobson (m. 2000), Chrissie Mullen (m. 1974–1988) Known as: Brian Harold May Childrens: Emily Ruth May, Jimmy May, Louisa May Universities: Imperial College London Imperial College London Hampton School University of London Information Detail Birthday July 19, 1947 Nationality British Famous Child Prodigies, Imperial College London, Musicians, ISFJ Spouses Anita Dobson (m. 2000), Chrissie Mullen (m. 1974–1988) Known as Brian Harold May Childrens Emily Ruth May, Jimmy May, Louisa May Universities Imperial College London Imperial College London Hampton School University of London Notable Alumnis Imperial College London Birth Place Hampton, London Height 188cm Gender Male Father Harold May Mother Ruth May Net Worth $175 Million as of Feb 14,2017 Sun Sign Cancer Born in Hampton, London

Hampton, London

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He married Chrissie Mullen in 1974 and divorced her in 1988. They have three children - Jimmy, Louisa and Emily Ruth. Unsplash Personal Life

It was rumoured that May’s first marriage ended due to his alleged affair with actress Anita Dobson whom he finally married in 2000. Unsplash Personal Life

May confessed that he had gone through a period of depression for few years in late 1980s and 1990s due to his sinking personal life. He was so aggrieved and depressed that he even contemplated suicide. Unsplash Personal Life

Born in Hampton, London Brian Harold May was the only child of Harold and Ruth May. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He studied at Hampton Grammar School and formed his first band in 1984, with Tim Staffell. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

He completed ten GCE Ordinary Levels and also three A-levels and then joined Imperial College, London, where he pursued a B.Sc. degree in Physics and Mathematics. Unsplash Childhood & Early Life

In 1968, May and Tim Stafell, along with drummer Roger Taylor, formed the band ‘Smile’. The band disbanded in two years with Staffell’s exit. Unsplash Career

He and Roger Taylor joined Freddie Mercury and John Deacon, to form the famous British Rock band ‘Queen’ in 1970. Unsplash Career

He frequently wrote songs for the band and has also lent his vocals for many songs. Unsplash Career

In 1985, the band wrote the song ‘One Vision’ together after the famous ‘Live Aid’ concert. Unsplash Career

He then collaborated with Eddie Van Halen to record his first solo work ‘Star Fleet Project’ in 1983. He also played the guitar for Steve Hackett’s album ‘Feedback 86’. Unsplash Career

Brian May contributed to singles like 'Tie Your Mother Down', 'We Will Rock You', 'Who Wants to Live Forever', 'Hammer to Fall', 'Save Me', 'Fat Bottomed Girls' and 'I Want It All' which changed the face of rock and made him the legendary guitarist he is today. Unsplash Major Works

Information	Detail
Birthday	July 19, 1947
Nationality	British
Famous	Child Prodigies, Imperial College London, Musicians, ISFJ
Spouses	Anita Dobson (m. 2000), Chrissie Mullen (m. 1974–1988)
Known as	Brian Harold May
Childrens	Emily Ruth May, Jimmy May, Louisa May
Universities	Imperial College London Imperial College London Hampton School University of London
Notable Alumnis	Imperial College London
Birth Place	Hampton, London
Height	188cm
Gender	Male
Father	Harold May
Mother	Ruth May
Net Worth	$175 Million as of Feb 14,2017
Sun Sign	Cancer
Born in	Hampton, London

Brian May

British

Jul 19, 1947

Biography

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Hampton, London