Brian May

"I never took sheet music seriously. I could do better myself just by listening to other people and using my own intuition."

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Source: Queen's Brian May Rocks Out To Physics, Photography. Fresh Air with Terry Gross, www.npr.org. August 3, 2010.

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Brian May

Brian May

Musician, Astrophysicist

Brian May is a musician and astrophysicist, known for his role in Queen and his contributions to science, blending art and intellect.

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