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 Interesting Questions, Facts, and Information
 Brian May
| Who played the drums in The Brian May Band during the 1998 "Another World" World Tour? | Brian May (iainscott2002) |
Eric Singer. Eric Singer played the drums during the 1998 "Another World" World Tour in place of Cozy Powell, who tragically died in a car crash just months before the tour started.
1969. Brian met Freddie through his fellow band memeber at the time, Tim Staffell. Freddie and Tim both studied at the Ealing College of Art, where Freddie studied Graphic Design.
| Which song has no lyrics and is purely a guitar solo? | Brian May : Part 2 (perfectionist1989) |
Last Horizon. This song was released on the 6th December 1993 with a double B-Side, '39' from his Queen days and 'Let Your Heart Rule Your Head' Live version. Unfortunately it flopped, peaking at only #51.
I'm Scared. Released as the B-Side to 'Too Much Love Will Kill You', this song was remixed by Justin Shirley-Smith in 1992, and that version was put on the album.
| Which song does the line 'From a Corpum derelictum, gonna fly and be free' appear in? | Brian May : Part 2 (perfectionist1989) |
Resurrection. A great song with a great video to match, this song is my favourite on the album.
Hanworth Road. Cardinal Road was his infant school, Hampton was his Grammar school and Oadby was John Deacon's infant school.
19th July. Roger's is on the 26th July, John's is on the 19th August and Freddie's is on the 5th September.
| Which boy band sang "We Will Rock You" in 2000? | Brian May (iainscott2002) |
Five. The song got to Number 1 in the UK single charts.
| Which album by Roger Taylor's solo project 'The Cross', did Brian add his talents to? | Brian May : Part 1 (perfectionist1989) |
'Shove It'. Well done, you made it to the end. Feel free to send me messages of corrections or general comments, and keep rockin'!
July 19th 1947. Brian Harold May was born on July 19th 1947 in Hampton, Middlesex, England.
| What was the name of the band Brian May was in with Roger Taylor before they joined Queen? | Brian May (iainscott2002) |
Smile. Brian May and Roger Taylor were in a group called Smile. The singer of the group was Tim Stafell, who introduced them to Freddie Mercury.
| What was the first solo single Brian May released? | Brian May (iainscott2002) |
Driven By You. "Driven By You" was released on 25th November 1991, one day after the death of Freddie Mercury. It got to Number 6 in the UK single charts.
Just One Life. His best-selling solo single, this peaked in the U.K. charts at an acceptable #5 and is said to be written about his partner, Anita Dobson.
Red Special. Brian made the Red Special with his father when he was only 16. The guitar was made out of an old mantelpiece.
20th July 1992. It was finished on the day after his 45th birthday. Bet that was a good present!
| What Brian May song are these lyrics from? "When the dice were cast they laid a crazy path we followed to our graves" | Brian May (iainscott2002) |
Another World. "Another World" is taken from the album "Another World" (1998).
| Song questions first: Which song features the line 'Though the road seems never ending'? | Brian May : Part 2 (perfectionist1989) |
Back To The Light. This song only reached #19 in the U.K. charts, and features Cozy Powell on drums and Gary Tibbs on bass.
| In the album 'Brian May & Friends: Starfleet Project', who played the guitar (apart from Brian himself, and not counting the possibility of bass guitar)? | Brian May : Part 1 (perfectionist1989) |
Edward Van Halen. Brian didn't actually play the lead guitar in the band, but instead sang lead vocals. So much talent...
| How many songs on the album were written purely by Brian? | Brian May : Part 2 (perfectionist1989) |
8. These songs were: 'The Dark', 'Love Token', 'Driven By You', 'I'm Scared', 'Last Horizon', 'Let Your Heart Rule Your Head' and 'Just One Life'. All the rest were either written by third parties or he had help with the music or lyrics.
| How many Queen songs did Brian May write? | Brian May (iainscott2002) |
64. Brian wrote 64 Queen songs, including "We Will Rock You", "Who Wants To Live Forever", "Tie Your Mother Down", and "Hammer To Fall".
| How many guitars does Brian play in the live performance of 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'onstage with Queen? | Brian May : Part 1 (perfectionist1989) |
3. He plays an acoustic for the intro, a Fender Telecaster for the main bit and his own Red Special for the outro, while Freddie plays the rhythm guitar with great pride. For proof of this, watch and listen carefully to 'Live At Wembley '86'.
3. Brian had three kids: Jimmy (born on 15 June 1978), Louisa (born on 22 May 1981), and Emily Ruth (born on 17 February 1987).
11. The most 'O' levels out of the whole band! Brainbox...
| Enough of them. Who is the album dedicated too? | Brian May : Part 2 (perfectionist1989) |
Alfred Dobson, Harold May and Freddie Mercury. It was also dedicated to all loved ones we have lost too soon.
| Difficult question to finish with: Who provided technical assistance with the album? | Brian May : Part 2 (perfectionist1989) |
Brian Zellis. I hope you enjoyed my quiz as much as I enjoyed making it! Watch this space for similar quizzes on Queen, Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury and even more on the best guy in the world (I'm not biased at all...)!
| Brian May's first solo album to be released was "Back To The Light"; on which date was it released? | Brian May (iainscott2002) |
28th September 1992. "Back To The Light" was released on 28th September 1992 and got to Number 6 in the UK album charts.
| Brian has produced innumerable songs and albums for other artists, but which Shakespeare play did he write the music score for? | Brian May : Part 1 (perfectionist1989) |
Macbeth. Brian has also played on a Foo Fighters album, written songs for wife Anita Dobson as well as played on her album and produced the music for the film of Pinocchio.
| An easy one to start: What is the name of Brian's guitar? | Brian May : Part 1 (perfectionist1989) |
Red Special. If you got this one wrong just give up now!
 Frequently Asked Questions about Brian May
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- What caused Brian Epstien's death? ( goto )
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- In whose pool did Brian Jones drown? ( goto )
- How did Brian Epstein first learn about the Beatles? ( goto )
- What was the pen name of the Irish writer Brian O'Nolan? ( goto )
- What actor played the part of 'Deuteronomy' in the movie, "The Life of Brian"?
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- What is the name of the Beach Boys' song about Brian Wilson's depression? ( goto )
- What was the name of the Liverpool club that Brian Epstien first saw the Beatles? ( goto )
- Who stood in for Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys when he had a breakdown? ( goto )
- Did Brian Jones write or sing lead in any of the Rolling Stones songs? ( goto )
- Who is the author of 'Missing May?' ( goto )
- In which of Brian Lara's two most productive Test innings was his scoring rate faster? ( goto )
- In the Movie 'The truth about cats and dogs', what is the title of the book that Brian gives to Abby and Noelle? ( goto )
- In the Movie 'The truth about cats and dogs', what is the title of the book that Brian gives to Abby and Noelle? ( goto )
- In the Movie 'The truth about cats and dogs', what is the title of the book that Brian gives to Abby and Noelle? ( goto )
- Who sang the Monty Python song: 'Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life' in The Life Of Brian? ( goto )
- Which film, released in 1974, was based upon a novel by Brian Garfield and spawned four successful sequels? ( goto )
- Which famous solo performer toured in 1965 as a Beach Boy when Brian Wilson quit performing?
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- Which famous solo performer toured in 1965 as a Beach Boy when Brian Wilson quit performing? ( goto )
- Apart from being the pilot of the first UK Concorde flight, for what else was Brian Trubshaw famous? ( goto )
- What 1990's singing group included offspring of Brian Wilson of the Beach Boys and John Phillips of The Mamas & The Papas? ( goto )
- Who is the comedian with the first name "Bryan" or "Brian" or "Bryon"? Maybe "Take Luck" will help ring a bell. ( goto )
- On which match was Brian Johnston commentating when he came out with the line, "The batsman's Holding, the bowler's Willey"? ( goto )
- Who at one time was actor Brian Keith's stepmother and how did she meet her demise in September of 1932?
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- What happens the first Saturday in May? ( goto )
- What did the FDA approve on May 9, 1960? ( goto )
- Who played Elly May Clamplett? ( goto )
- On August 28 at Erie, Pennsylvania, Brian Wells, a Mamma Mia Pizza delivery guy made his final delivery. Why? ( goto )
- Were there any specific criteria to be eligible for the job of 'May Queen' on May Day celebrations? ( goto )
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