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Brian May launches #AmazingGrace campaign to save Britain's Hedgehogs - Dr Brian May's Save Me Trust and Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue launch #AmazingGrace campaign to …
Brian May launches #AmazingGrace campaign to save Britain's Hedgehogs

Dr Brian May's Save Me Trust and Harper Asprey Wildlife Rescue launch #AmazingGrace campaign to save Britain's Hedgehogs. Tuesday 26 April. "The UK's …

April 20, 2016
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Brian May interview from new Rory Gallagher DVD - The interview above is taken from the 18 September 2015 release, through Eagle Rock Entertainment …
Brian May interview from new Rory Gallagher DVD

The interview above is taken from the 18 September 2015 release, through Eagle Rock Entertainment of "What's Going On – Live At The Isle Of Wight …

October 18, 2015
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Brian May, Ricky Gervais, Born Free Foundation call for Cecil’s Law - The killing of Cecil the Lion, lured from his home in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park by American …
Brian May, Ricky Gervais, Born Free Foundation call for Cecil’s Law

The killing of Cecil the Lion, lured from his home in Zimbabwe's Hwange National Park by American Trophy Hunter Walter Palmer in July this year …

October 17, 2015
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Brian May joins Adam Lambert on new album - Adam Lambert will get by with a little help from his friend Brian May on his new album.After a few …
Brian May joins Adam Lambert on new album

Adam Lambert will get by with a little help from his friend Brian May on his new album.After a few years on the road fronting Queen, Lambert has …

April 23, 2015
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Brian May backs New Zealand animal testing ban - Rock guitar legend and founder of the Save Me Trust, Brian May, took time out from his Queen tour …
Brian May backs New Zealand animal testing ban

Rock guitar legend and founder of the Save Me Trust, Brian May, took time out from his Queen tour in Auckland, to urge New Zealand to help end …

September 7, 2014
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Brian May pays tribute after death of Queen's first manager

Brian May has paid tribute to Queen's first manager Norman Sheffield after he died last month.Sheffield, who managed the band back in the early '70s …

July 10, 2014
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Brian May wins a Sports Emmy - Brian May is one of the last people you would think of to be nominated for a Sports Emmy Award …
Brian May wins a Sports Emmy

Brian May is one of the last people you would think of to be nominated for a Sports Emmy Award, much less winning one but, on Tuesday night in New …

May 8, 2014
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Brian May joins City Rocks line up - It was announced today that Brian May, iconic rock legend and founding member of Queen, together …
Brian May joins City Rocks line up

It was announced today that Brian May, iconic rock legend and founding member of Queen, together with Kerry Ellis, are to join an amazing line up …

February 13, 2014
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Brian May to launch Badger and Cattle Vaccination Initiative - Forefront in the fight against the Government's badger cull policy, Queen guitarist Brian May joins …
Brian May to launch Badger and Cattle Vaccination Initiative

Forefront in the fight against the Government's badger cull policy, Queen guitarist Brian May joins with cosmetics company Lush and leading animal …

February 4, 2014
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Brian May clear of cancer - Brian May's cancer test has come back negative which is great news for the Queen guitarist.After …
Brian May clear of cancer

Brian May's cancer test has come back negative which is great news for the Queen guitarist.After a weekend where a misinterpreted comment led to …

January 15, 2014
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Brian May updates fans on health - The normally private Brian May has taken to his website to give some fairly alarming news on his …
Brian May updates fans on health

The normally private Brian May has taken to his website to give some fairly alarming news on his recent health problems.Earlier this year, May had …

December 29, 2013
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Brian May to become new patron of Herschel Museum - The Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath is delighted to announce that Dr Brian May CBE, Fellow of …
Brian May to become new patron of Herschel Museum

The Herschel Museum of Astronomy in Bath is delighted to announce that Dr Brian May CBE, Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society has agreed to …

December 11, 2013
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Brian May halts badger cull - Anti-badger cull campaigners, led by Brian May's Save Me organisation are today celebrating a major …
Brian May halts badger cull

Anti-badger cull campaigners, led by Brian May's Save Me organisation are today celebrating a major victory as the Government today announced …

November 29, 2013
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Brian May explains why Sacha Baron Cohen was dropped - Many people thought that the casting of Sacha Baron Cohen in the part of Freddie Mercury was …
Brian May explains why Sacha Baron Cohen was dropped

Many people thought that the casting of Sacha Baron Cohen in the part of Freddie Mercury was a brilliant move. He looks very much like Mercury and …

October 21, 2013
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Brian May gets a new knee - It's an operation that has become relatively common but is, nonetheless, disruptive to a normal …
Brian May gets a new knee

It's an operation that has become relatively common but is, nonetheless, disruptive to a normal life for a few weeks.Brian May of Queen underwent …

August 7, 2013
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Brian May and Kerry Ellis to release 'Acoustic By Candlelight' - The professional pairing of Queen guitarist Brian May and West End star Kerry Ellis will finally …
Brian May and Kerry Ellis to release 'Acoustic By Candlelight'

The professional pairing of Queen guitarist Brian May and West End star Kerry Ellis will finally get some exposure in the U.S. on August 6 with …

July 12, 2013
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Brian May: The Voice is an insult to music - Brian May thinks The Voice is an "insult to music".The Queen guitarist blasted the TV talent show …
Brian May: The Voice is an insult to music

Brian May thinks The Voice is an "insult to music".The Queen guitarist blasted the TV talent show which has editions across the world, including …

May 21, 2013
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Brian May channels Queen's 'Flash Gordon' for 'The Badger Song' - Brian May is a champion for all endangered animals in the world and his latest quest is in support …
Brian May channels Queen's 'Flash Gordon' for 'The Badger Song'

Brian May is a champion for all endangered animals in the world and his latest quest is in support of badgers who are about to be opened to hunting …

April 24, 2013
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Brian May guests on Tangerine Dream LP - One of the most diverse and exciting musical collaborations is finally ready to hit your speakers …
Brian May guests on Tangerine Dream LP

One of the most diverse and exciting musical collaborations is finally ready to hit your speakers on double CD: Tangerine Dream announces the eagerly …

April 20, 2013
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Brian May speaks out against animal suffering at Imperial College London - The BUAV has welcomed support from Imperial College London graduate Dr Brian May, following its …
Brian May speaks out against animal suffering at Imperial College London

The BUAV has welcomed support from Imperial College London graduate Dr Brian May, following its release of disturbing evidence of terrible animal …

April 17, 2013
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Brian May and Kerry Ellis launch Tiger Tracks at St Pancras - Rock music icon Brian May and West End Sensation Kerry Ellis are set to kick off Tiger Tracks in …
Brian May and Kerry Ellis launch Tiger Tracks at St Pancras

Rock music icon Brian May and West End Sensation Kerry Ellis are set to kick off Tiger Tracks in spectacular fashion on Friday 1 March. Fresh from …

February 26, 2013
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Brian May named Peta UK's Person Of The Year - Brian May, CBE, guitarist for Queen, a PhD and an astrophysicist, can now add being named PETA UK's …
Brian May named Peta UK's Person Of The Year

Brian May, CBE, guitarist for Queen, a PhD and an astrophysicist, can now add being named PETA UK's Person of the Year 2012 to his list of …

December 28, 2012
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Brian May tipped to replace astronomer Sir Patrick Moore - Queen guitarist Dr. Brian May isn't just known for his unique way of manipulating six strings with …
Brian May tipped to replace astronomer Sir Patrick Moore

Queen guitarist Dr. Brian May isn't just known for his unique way of manipulating six strings with high tension floating above some magnets, he also …

December 19, 2012
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Brian May and Kerry Ellis release 'Born Free Re-Born!' charity single - Today sees the worldwide release of the Oscar-winning song 'Born Free' re-recorded by legendary …
Brian May and Kerry Ellis release 'Born Free Re-Born!' charity single

Today sees the worldwide release of the Oscar-winning song 'Born Free' re-recorded by legendary Queen guitarist Brian May and West End and Broadway …

November 5, 2012
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Brian May to tour UK with We Will Rock You star Kerry Ellis - Queen guitarist Brian May will once again tour with West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis in …
Brian May to tour UK with We Will Rock You star Kerry Ellis

Queen guitarist Brian May will once again tour with West End and Broadway star Kerry Ellis in the UK. The Born Free tour will include eleven intimate …

October 4, 2012
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Brian May and Roger Taylor unveil 'Queen Extravaganza Tour' in US - If you can't actually see Queen live, members Brian May and Roger Taylor hope that you will settle …
Brian May and Roger Taylor unveil 'Queen Extravaganza Tour' in US

If you can't actually see Queen live, members Brian May and Roger Taylor hope that you will settle for their new touring tribute show, The Queen …

March 30, 2012
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Brian May: I was wrong shape for AC/DC - Brian May would have loved to be in AC/DC but thinks he was the wrong "size and shape" for …
Brian May: I was wrong shape for AC/DC

Brian May would have loved to be in AC/DC but thinks he was the wrong "size and shape" for the band. The Queen guitarist admires the Australian …

March 23, 2012
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Brian May puzzled by new music - Brian May "doesn't understand" most modern music.The Queen star is widely thought of as one of …
Brian May puzzled by new music

Brian May "doesn't understand" most modern music.The Queen star is widely thought of as one of the most talented guitarists in the world. The type of …

February 27, 2012
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Brian May joins campaign against breeding beagles for experiments - Rock guitarist and respected wildlife campaigner, Dr Brian May, and SAVE-ME have joined the BUAV …
Brian May joins campaign against breeding beagles for experiments

Rock guitarist and respected wildlife campaigner, Dr Brian May, and SAVE-ME have joined the BUAV campaign to stop a proposal to build a beagle …

January 27, 2012
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Brian May ‘dresses as Santa in theatre’ - Brian May surprised a West End audience by making an appearance as Santa Claus at the end of …
Brian May ‘dresses as Santa in theatre’

Brian May surprised a West End audience by making an appearance as Santa Claus at the end of a show.The Queen guitarist made the special trip to …

December 28, 2011
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Brian May champions X Factor hopeful - The 64-year-old rocker said he hopes that Brucknell goes far in the competition, despite the fact …
Brian May champions X Factor hopeful

The 64-year-old rocker said he hopes that Brucknell goes far in the competition, despite the fact she has been unpopular with viewers. Writing on his …

October 12, 2011
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Brian May remembers Freddie Mercury on 65th birthday - Brian May has written a fond remembrance of his Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury for the Google Blog. …
Brian May remembers Freddie Mercury on 65th birthday

Brian May has written a fond remembrance of his Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury for the Google Blog. …

September 6, 2011
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Brian May pays birthday tribute to Freddie Mercury - Mercury who died in 1991 would have turned 65 on September 5 and Google marked the occasion with …
Brian May pays birthday tribute to Freddie Mercury

Mercury who died in 1991 would have turned 65 on September 5 and Google marked the occasion with a special blog. Writing on the blog, May said …

September 5, 2011
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Brian May feels Freddie Mercury is 'still with' him when he tours - The guitarist admitted he feels "strange" to tour without the lead singer - who died in 1991 - but …
Brian May feels Freddie Mercury is 'still with' him when he tours

The guitarist admitted he feels "strange" to tour without the lead singer - who died in 1991 - but that his spirit is still with him and bassist John …

April 28, 2011
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Brian May insists Axl Rose isn't as 'difficult' as people think - Although the Guns 'N Roses frontman axed the Queen guitarist's collaborations from his band's 2008 …
Brian May insists Axl Rose isn't as 'difficult' as people think

Although the Guns 'N Roses frontman axed the Queen guitarist's collaborations from his band's 2008 album 'Chinese Democracy' …

March 25, 2011
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Brian May thinks about Freddie Mercury 'all the time' - The Queen guitarist has admitted that coming to terms with the singer's death in 1991 has been …
Brian May thinks about Freddie Mercury 'all the time'

The Queen guitarist has admitted that coming to terms with the singer's death in 1991 has been "painful" and says his former bandmate is …

March 13, 2011
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Brian May and Kerry Ellis take 'Anthems' on the road - ANTHEMS: The Tour is the exciting new live touring version of Anthems, the musical Rock Goddess …
Brian May and Kerry Ellis take 'Anthems' on the road

ANTHEMS: The Tour is the exciting new live touring version of Anthems, the musical Rock Goddess Kerry Ellis' stunning 2010 hit debut album produced …

March 2, 2011
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Brian May, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Roger Daltrey have signed a guitar to help dogs - The rock legends are among several stars ' including Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Paul …
Brian May, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards and Roger Daltrey have signed a guitar to help dogs

The rock legends are among several stars ' including Pink Floyd's David Gilmour, Eric Clapton, Paul Weller, Mi... …

December 2, 2010
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Brian May, Roger Taylor and Roger Daltrey unite for Collars & Coats Gala Ball - The entertainment glitterati for this season's most eagerly anticipated, star-studded event …
Brian May, Roger Taylor and Roger Daltrey unite for Collars & Coats Gala Ball

The entertainment glitterati for this season's most eagerly anticipated, star-studded event, the Collars & Coats Gala Ball, is to soar to even …

November 23, 2010
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Brian May did not know Freddie was gay - QUEEN guitarist BRIAN MAY insists he had no idea bandmate FREDDIE MERCURY was gay, assuming …
Brian May did not know Freddie was gay

QUEEN guitarist BRIAN MAY insists he had no idea bandmate FREDDIE MERCURY was gay, assuming the parading frontman was just flamboyant. May met …

February 12, 2008
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Brian May back in uni - Queen guitarist Brian May has gone back to university to finish an astronomy degree he started …
Brian May back in uni

Queen guitarist Brian May has gone back to university to finish an astronomy degree he started before joining the band in the seventies. The rocker …

May 10, 2007
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Brian May threatens bloggers - World Entertainment News Network reports that QUEEN guitarist Brian May has threatened three bogus …
Brian May threatens bloggers

World Entertainment News Network reports that QUEEN guitarist Brian May has threatened three bogus bloggers on MySpace with violence if they continue …

September 1, 2006
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Brian May and Midge Ure honoured - Two veterans from the world of rock have been acknowledge in the summer Honours list, which was …
Brian May and Midge Ure honoured

Two veterans from the world of rock have been acknowledge in the summer Honours list, which was announced.The biannual national awards, given out by …

June 13, 2005
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Brian May calls Elton a 'silly boy' - Queen guitarist Brian May has called Sir Elton John a 'silly boy' over Elton's reported comments …
Brian May calls Elton a 'silly boy'

Queen guitarist Brian May has called Sir Elton John a 'silly boy' over Elton's reported comments that Queen's hit West End musical We Will Rock You …

March 11, 2005