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Brian May is the lead guitarist and a co-founder of Queen, the rock band he formed with Freddie Mercury and Roger Taylor, and a songwriter behind "We Will Rock You," "I Want It All," "Who Wants to Live Forever" and "The Show Must Go On." His handmade Red Special guitar gives him an unmistakable tone. Away from the band he has made solo albums including Back to the Light and Another World, and he co-founded the Mercury Phoenix Trust to fight AIDS. May earned a doctorate in astrophysics, served as chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University, was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2005 and was knighted in 2023. He also founded the animal welfare group Save Me, and he tours with Queen and Adam Lambert in arenas and stadiums worldwide.
- Genres: rock, progressive rock and glam rock
- Active since 1964
- Born in Hampton
- Honors: knighthood, British honours (OBE/MBE)
- Labels: Parlophone, Hollywood Records
- Notable work: We Will Rock You, Who Wants to Live Forever, The Show Must Go On
- Category: Musician
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Our estimate puts Brian May's booking fee in the $500K–$1M range. Treat it as a planning estimate rather than a quote: dates, location, event type and travel, production and hospitality all affect the final cost.
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Milestones
- Released the album Star Fleet Project
- Released the album Radio Voices
- Launched the 1986 Magic Tour
- "Driven by You" (peaked #9 on Billboard Mainstream Rock)
- Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire
- Became Chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University
- Published A Village Lost and Found
- Received the Audience Award for Most Popular Show
- Launched the 2016 Festival Tour
- Appointed Knight Bachelor
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What is the typical fee range for Brian May?
Our estimate puts Brian May in the $500K–$1M range (estimate).
Who is similar to Brian May but less expensive?
Comparable active acts in a lower estimated range include Alan Parsons, Jon Anderson, Ted Nugent.
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The estimated booking fee for Brian May is $500K–$1M (estimate).
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