Brian May
British musician (born 1947).
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Brian May is a British musician. Born on 19 July 1947 in Hampton, May is 79.
Positions held include Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University (2008–2013). Notable works include We Will Rock You, Who Wants to Live Forever and The Show Must Go On. May studied at Imperial College London and University of London. Honours include Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Audience Award for Most Popular Show and Knight Bachelor, among 7 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 90 languages, Brian May is No. 993 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 19 July 1947, Hampton (age 79)
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Known as
- Guitarist, astrophysicist, singer
- Field
- Music
- Education
- Imperial College London, University of London
- Plays
- Guitar, piano, voice
- Genres
- Rock music, glam rock, pop rock
- Labels
- Parlophone, Hollywood Records
- Languages
- English
- Children
- 3
- Wikipedia editions
- 90
Did you know
Was 61 when first chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University (2008).
Shares a birthday with Vladimir Mayakovsky and Edgar Degas.
One of 4 people in the Index born in Hampton, with Martin Litchfield West.
Has a Wikipedia article in 90 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 2008–2013Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University
Connections
- SpouseAnita Dobson
Honours and works
Awards
- Commander of the Order of the British Empire2005
- Audience Award for Most Popular Show2011
- Knight Bachelor2023
- Order of the Badge of Honour
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Honorary doctor of the University of Exeter
- Honorary doctor of the University of Hertfordshire
Notable works
- We Will Rock You
- Who Wants to Live Forever
- The Show Must Go On
- I Want It All
- Too Much Love Will Kill You
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