Brian May
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Summary
Brian May was born on July 19, 1947[1], in Hampton[2]. He has worked as a guitarist[3], astrophysicist[4], singer[5], composer[6], and singer-songwriter[7]. He ranks in the top 0.083% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (46,313 views/month, #828 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Anita Dobson[9]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom[10]
- Native language: English[11]
- Occupation: pianist[12], television presenter[13], record producer[14], actor[15], physicist[16], research fellow[17], YouTuber[18], lyricist[19], historian[20], musician[21]
- Field of work: rock music[22], astrophysics[23], guitar performance[24], singing[25], lyrics[26], astronomy[27], stereo photography[28]
- Educated at: Imperial College London[29], University of London[30], Hampton School[31]
- Doctoral advisor: James Ring[32], Ken Reay[33], Michael Rowan-Robinson[34]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of the British Empire[35], Order of the Badge of Honour[36], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[37], Audience Award for Most Popular Show[38], honorary doctor of the University of Exeter[39], honorary doctor of the University of Hertfordshire[40], Knight Bachelor[41]
- Member of: Queen[42], Rock Aid Armenia[43], Smile[44], The Brian May Band[45], Rock Therapy[46]
- Religion or worldview: agnosticism[47]
- Sex or gender: male[48]
- Genre: rock music[49], glam rock[50], pop rock[51], hard rock[52], progressive rock[53]
- Record label: Parlophone[54], Hollywood Records[55]
- Discography: Brian May discography[56]
- Commons category: Brian May[57]
- Honorific prefix: Sir[58]
- Academic degree: Doctor of Science[59]
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[60]
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Country: GB[61]
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Began / founded: 1947-07-19[62]
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Genre(s): glam rock, hard rock, heavy metal, metal, pop rock, progressive rock, rock[63]
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Community tags: british, english, glam rock, hard rock, heavy metal, metal, pop rock, progressive rock, queen, rock, uk, vegan[64]
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MusicBrainz ID: 6d24f102-5c43-453a-8664-4ee092f441cf[65]
Why It Matters
Brian May has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[66] He is known by 48 alternative names across languages and contexts.[67]
FAQs
Where was Brian May born?
Brian May was born in Hampton[2].
Who was Brian May married to?
Brian May's spouses include Anita Dobson[9].
What did Brian May do for work?
Brian May worked as a guitarist[3], astrophysicist[4], singer[5], composer[6], and singer-songwriter[7].
Where did Brian May go to school?
Brian May was educated at Imperial College London[29], University of London[30], and Hampton School[31].
What awards did Brian May receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of the British Empire[35], Order of the Badge of Honour[36], Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[37], and Audience Award for Most Popular Show[38].