Astrophysicist Dr. Brian May is recognized during a July 17, 2015 New Horizons science briefing at NASA Headquarters, Washington, D.C. May spent a long birthday weekend with the science team, attending two morning science plenaries, a meeting with the Student Dust Counter group, and working on stereo images of Pluto with the Geology, Geophysics and Imaging (GGI) team.
I’ve had the opportunity to meet and speak with Brian at some length during one of Queen’s European tours. He is not only smart and a fantastic guitarist, he’s also very humble.
Lucky! Brian May is tied for my favorite guitarist of all time. People try to compare him with guys like EVH, but it’s like comparing a bottle of wine with a six pack of beer – they’re both great in different ways. I’d argue that Brian May has the most unique sound and style in rock history.
At least he is one of a very few musicians that can actually sing and play, at the same time without autotune!