Born July 19, 1947 in southwest London, Brian May is One of the greatest guitar heroes in the history of rock and of course that of Queen. Group of which he was one of the founders in the wake of a band called Smile, before Freddie Mercury embodied it. Brian who, with his father, built his legendary Red Special Guitar himself at the age of 16. A brilliant student, May later became a doctor of astronomy, also distinguishing himself as a tireless activist for the animal cause… — ”Rock Icons”, a fascinating immersion in the lives and careers of rock legends, now figures music history. Did you know that Phil Collins appeared in a Beatles music video as a child, or that Mick Jagger said the best album of all time was a Black Sabbath album? Exciting, enlightening, invigorating, even moving stories, because beyond the musical careers which constitute the framework, ”Rock Icons” reveals, from different angles, the lives of these extraordinary personalities while thwarting preconceived ideas. Anecdotes for fans, curious people who would never have thought of being interested in these big names who are sometimes far removed from their own musical tastes. Breaking down barriers, in short, for so many journeys through time, eras, fashions, trends and memories… — ”Rock Icons” a series in 20 episodes written and directed by Olivier Monssens to which Charlie Dupont offers his voice to tell us about the journeys of: Phil Collins – Rod Stewart – Patti Smith – Paul McCartney – Iggy Pop – Bob Dylan – Paul Simon – Brian May – Ringo Starr – Brian Wilson – Roger Waters – Keith Richards – Mick Jagger – Roger Daltrey – Neil Young – John Fogerty – Eric Clapton – Carlos Santana – Elton John – Ozzy Osbourne. “Rock Icons” on Classic 21, Rock’n’Pop radio. — Ruth Irving, Harold May, designer, Ministry of Aviation, education, School, scholarship, Hampton Grammar School, studies, physics, applied mathematics, Tim Staffel, 1984, George Orwell, Jimi Hendrix, T-Rex Traffic, Pink Floyd, Thames Television, Step On Me, band, Smile, Cliff Richard and the Drifters, Shadows, electric metal, Hank Marvin, Move It, Beatles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page , guitar riffs, rock, 1968, Imperial College, drummer, Cream, classified ad, university, student, dentistry, Roger Taylor, Troggs, Speakeasy, room, record contract, label, Mercury, 1969, Trident Studios, recording, promotion , Earth, song, 1970, Abbey Road, Doing All Right, biopic, Bohemian Rhapsody, Keep Yourself Alive, guitar, Red Special, instrument, Fender, Gibson, Hofner, sounds, amplifier, materials, recovery, wood, fireplace mantle, holes, worms, matches, barrettes, mother-of-pearl buttons, softwood, insert, oak, top, electric guitar, pickup, single coil, bridge, aluminum, tremolo, hardened steel, spring, motorcycle valve, strings, distortion circuit, color, reddish brown, layers, plastic coating, handmade, artisanal, icon, iconic, live performance, career, Roger Taylor, Lillyn Art College, sixties, Farrokh Bulsara, hard rock, success, 1971, demo, writing, Studio Trident, John Anthony, Roy Thomas Baker, David Bowie, live, album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust, album, session, progressive rock, Queen two, 1973, Rainbow, fans, record, Brussels, Forest national, 1979, concert, Gilles Verlant , TV show, Folies, variety group, popular, gold record, actor, promoter, head of technicians, head of the mixing desk, audience, blockbuster, A Night at the Opera, success, we will rock you, fat bottom girl, Flash, The show must go on, backing vocals, lead, I Want It All, solo, Some Day One Day, Innuendo, 14th album, 1991, John Deacon, Roger Taylor, theme, text, lyrics, melody, aids , virus, diagnosis, exhaustion, falsetto, psychedelic, voice, 3 octaves, press release, death, death, grief, music, solo album, Back to the Light, promotion, therapy, Too much Love Will Kill You, solo single, 1992, composition, Brian May Band, world tour, guns ‘n roses, Brixton Academy, Made in Heaven, model, platinum record, Great Britain, Los Angeles, Eddie Van Halen, Record Plant Studio, TV series, Japanese science fiction, Starfleet, Radio Gaga, Steve Hackett, Genesis, Feedback 86, Slot Machine, Black Sabbath, Headless Cross, When Death Calls, doctorate, research, thesis, astronomy, Asteroids Day, honoris causa, Brad Gibson, astrophysics, University of Hull, medal , Stephen Hawking, science communication, Save Me, fox hunting, badger culling, activism, Isaac Newton, Elton John, Knight Bachelor, honorary distinction, king, Charles III, dubbing, knighting.
