Queen's Sir Brian May reveals what made him 'uncomfortable' with band's hit song
- Sir Brian May, of Queen, initially found the band's song Don't Stop Me Now uncomfortable due to Freddie Mercury's hedonistic lyrics, but later appreciated its impact on fans and culture.
- Queen refused to allow gangster rap artists to sample their music, believing it would promote violence or abuse, according to Sir Brian May.
- Brian May recounted a humorous moment when he rejected Freddie Mercury's album title suggestion, emphasizing Mercury's unique and creative ideas.
- Queen, with Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor touring with Adam Lambert, remains one of the most successful acts in music history, having sold roughly 300 million records.
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Queen's Sir Brian May reveals what made him 'uncomfortable' with band's hit song
Queen is one of the most successful bands in music history, with dozens of enduring hits to its name (pictured: members Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, Sir Brian May and John Deacon) (Picture: Richard E. Aaron/Redferns) Rock and roll icon Sir Brian May has reflected on the legacy of Queen’s music and revealed his reservations over one of the group’s most famous songs. Guitarist and singer Sir Brian formed Queen in 1970 alongside lead vocalist Fre…
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