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August 03, 2007
Friday Guitar Blogging: That'll Soon Be Doctor Brian May, Thank You Very Much
One of rock music's most admired instrumentalists, guitarist Brian May of Queen has submitted a doctoral thesis in astronomy. Yes, it's true, the BBC said so. Astronomy is apparently the academic career May abandoned when asked to join Queen in 1971. (I think it's different than the astronomy practiced by fellow pioneering Brit rocker Syd Barrett.)
As a cosmic colleague stated, we're all glad that Brian May was diverted slightly from his intended career path. Just listen, for example, to the guitar work in "Killer Queen."
I admit that May's background and interest in astronomy are news to me; and the knowledge does put the Flash Gordon soundtrack into new perspective.
Also of note from the article: how cool is it that an inauguration for a telescope will feature its own "Roque" concert, which itself features Brian May?
Guitar Blogging | By joe lance | 11:52 AM