A founding member of Queen, Brian May is a unique rock guitarist, prolific songwriter and producer.  With Queen, he sold out stadiums throughout the 1980s.

Some of his most famous work includes 'We Will Rock You', 'I Want It All' and 'Who Wants to Live Forever'.  His songs continue to be re-interpreted today, inspiring Shirley Bassey, Metallica and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra among others. 

He has also been deeply involved in the development of the record-breaking musical 'We Will Rock You', still playing in its fifth year at the Dominion Theatre in London.  Brian recently completed his Astrophysics PhD at Imperial College, London, which he had abandoned to establish Queen in the 1970s. In spring 2006, Brian was awarded the CBE for his services to music and his charity work.

Brian May agreed to become a patron for ABC after joining Jimmy Page as a judge in the ABC Riffathon events, which sought the best up-and-coming young guitarist in the UK.