How did he stay so sweet and humble with no big ego?? Gotta love him

I really like the way he expresses himself. There's no shouting and look-at-my-divinity-and-amazingness attitude or "f***king" instead of commas. I feel like having a cup of tea when listening to him. Just sit back and enjoy a good conversation. I love the guy! One of the few moments at which I'm not disappointed with the intelligence level of a rockstar. May Brian May live forever!

I realize watching this that I've definitely gone down the Queen rabbit hole.

He is just the sweetest and most tender when speaking. And with such care to answer the question!

Possibly the most soft spoken man I've ever heard speak.....he's just so calm. 💎💎💎💎

Brian gives so much thought to every question....and gives so much of himself to us....it is so appreciated....and why we love him so !

He’s so a humble and soft, i wanna give him a big hug🥺

What an intellectual and soft spoke man and I think the most amazing quality this man possesses is, he so humble not full of himself, a person just like you me, off course talented beyond belief, he is one of those stars who does not let go to his head, greateful to all his fans, he would be very approachable in the right circumstance, I think he's brilliant. Thank you Brian much love❤️️

sweetheart- the only word to sum him up. Such a tender soul. His parents would be so proud.

I could listen to Brian May talk all day he just seems so humble and truly a nice human being.

I love how Freddie's picture is being him,like he's peeking over Brian's shoulder!

just realized that he always says "hi folks" at the beginning of a video

Brian May … bringing you ASMR before ASMR was a thing … always cutting edge

15:00 - 15:17 This is probably why I really like him, next to his looks and humour, his sensitivity and good heart. Also what he does for animals. We're very alike in that way. I wish there was a way to meet him in person and telling him how much I appreciate and admire him for what he's doing for animals!

Brian, you answered all these very good questions superbly. You come across as a thoroughly interesting man. PS: Thanks go to you, John, Roger & Freddie for giving me so much pleasure ever since I first heard "Keep Yourself Alive" on Radio Luxembourg back in '73 on my Solid State transistor radio through it's earpiece when I was supposed to be sleeping in my bed! 1st saw Queen at the Glasgow Apollo in Dec. '75 - aged 14, again in '77, '79 and '86 at Knebworth! Queen was (& is!) such a major part of my life, I want to thank you for that! - Christopher

He did end up writing a book about his guitar!

Ladies, get ready for heart palpitations at 13:10! ❤️❤️

Talent and intelligence galore…. How I wish I would have seen them in concert. 😢

13:33 he is so soft spoken! quite charming

He looks happy here and quite young.... this reminds me of his 70s look that he's lost over mid 80s and 90s . This man is truly amazing, i love him so much and he makes me believe that chivalry is not dead and that amazing looking people can also be such incredible and kind human beings

You are what your life and experiences make you. You did good Brian x

there’s some moments when Brian tilts his head on the side, it looks like Freddie was peeking behind him 😂😂😭

What a wonderful and peaceful man

I love his voice, what a gorgeous man

Brian, You are my favorite guitarist and Queen is the best band of all time! Thank you and rock on!!🎸🎸

“I’d like to be more proud of my choices.” ✨

the red Gibson SG is truly one of the most beautiful guitars in my opinion, they almost look like little devils with their points. this interview had me smiling the entire time, loved it through and through. can’t believe hes in his 50s here?? and not a grey hair on his hand. and of course brian would want to go back to 1851💀

Thanks for being so candid and so great at expressing yourself in such a charming way Brian May! Delivered in such a soft and distinctive voice you got my whole attention!

He is just so sweet. This interview was awesome & he was fantastic with his answers. He is just so handsome looking. The question/answer to the marry he was just so cute. So many would like to be married to him. Can't marry just because of who he is , you marry for love & who he is shouldn't matter. Can't help but love this man.🎸💕❤

He is such a kind and lovely man

Brian, you too have a fantastic voice. Dont be so modest.

Interesting listening to him pondering what they might do in the future with the foreknowledge that from 2014 they would be touring with an American Idol contestant!

I'm glad he mentioned Wembley '86 as something he was proud of - that concert was exceptional. All 4 of them gave it everything they had and it showed. I've watched both songs they played on SNL - Under Pressure and Crazy Little Thing and I have no idea which song he messed up in his "solo". He played both songs confidently and he never got a "funny look" from Freddie or Rog so no idea what he's talking about messing up on SNL. Both of them sounded fine and his guitar exchanges for Crazy Little Thing were flawless.

This is a gem thanks for posting this. Anything May and Queen related has my undivided attention period.

Someone unplug that damn phone in the background...you’re talking to Brian May for goodness sake!

Excellent interview. Mr. May is so cool, classy, respectful!! 💞

WOW, he’s 71 now? Love this guy!

Such an interesting watch in 2024. This Bri seemed so removed from all that today's Sir Dr. Bri is still doing. Then again, while speaking of doing less, and different levels, he then went on to list a gazillion things he was doing that made me want to take a rest LOLOL So a large part is just Bri thinking he's ever been different from how he has always been. Even more so now. BUT there is almost a melancholy when he reflects on Queen. Image in that guy was told he's be working with a very talented singer, selling out arenas in minutes and they'd still be QUEEN! BTW the Production I saw in April was a production/touring machine like I had never seen in my life. Topped all previous productions in countless ways. Ya still got it and you still do it! And you still have Roger, Spike, and so many of the crew from the old days!! And what one musical project are you heading towards....back to Queen!!! lol

What a beautiful man. Love you Brian darling.

Die Ruhe und Gelassenheit die er ausstrahlt ist sehr angenehm!!!!!!!!

in 2001 silent mode was not invented yet. cheers to one of the best things that happened to this planet, Queen!

The way he blinks 😭, I want to huge him

Brian May was once the "Love of My Life", "Good Company" & a "Good Old-Fashioned Lover Boy"... but later began to say: "Don't stop me Now I'm Here" "i want it all", "I want to break free" "Some Day, One Day" and thought he was "Doing Alright" wanting to "Play the game" with "one vision", but came "under pressure", & was deemed to be both "Death on Two Legs" & a "Liar", then soon realised he was "the loser in the end", thinking: "see what a fool I've been" - "I'm Going Slightly Mad" and so "Was It All Worth It?". They used to say to him: "You're My Best Friend" but now say "Who Needs You" ya "Great King Rat?"... "You Don't Fool Me" you "Stone Cold Crazy" "White Man" ... "Nevermore" will I "Let Me In Your Heart Again" Brian!

Brian is so charming. can't believe this humble man was the famous guitarist in the most famous rock band ever. On his marriage answer... i'd like to see his other side. lol

Freddie photobombs from behind. 😍

What a wonderful soft spoken, humble, mensch. Rock on Brian!

God bless you BRIAN May Mr CANCER Man I love you an What you Always brought to the stage an to Queen 👑💕

This must have been recorded between March 26th and July 19th 2000. American Beauty Oscars : March 26th 2000. His 53rd Birthday : 19th July 2000 Married Anita : November 2000.

Brian is wearing my favorite red tweed jacket during this interview in 1999 or early 2000. He started wearing this jacket prior to that date and in 2021 he still wears this jacket. I think it's a great jacket.

Brian may is now 75 years old

Yes! So happy he said he'd choose the Gibson SG, that's the guitar I have!

Someone answer that fucking phone!!!

Was asked about making Greatest Hits 3 ... but his answer is clearly about Made In Heaven. 🤔🤔

Congratulations Bri !!! I m very proud of you deserve this honorary title. you are a very beautiful person. It's up to me to say thank you for everything you bring to this planet.👏🏻👑😘

This sounds a little older than 2001, maybe 1999? He wasn't yet married to Anita (which happened in 2000) He also says he's 52 here, and being born in '47, it doesn't really add up.

It's interesting to hear Brian's perspective from at least 18 years ago (though I think it might be a few years older than that), and I wonder how he'd answer the same questions now.

I love Brian May! Can I say this? His mouth is so kissable!!

At first I thought that Freddie is peeking behind him😄😄

I like Brian's telling about the spaceship malfunctioning but how it was a really good night between them and the audience.

Thank you very much, for this Exceptional and Very Humble Interview, With Brian May. He's Always Been Very Sweet And Is A Very Blessed Man And An Absolute Genius, In All That He Accomplishes!! Dr. Brian, Had Previously Told Us That It Took Him 30 Years In College, To Earn His Doctrate Degree, To Become A Doctor In Astrophysics. Then We Have Brian, Who Is The Best Guitar Player Of All Time!! He Made His Own Guitar, And Played At Least 20 Years With It!!! I Never Would Have Known This, Because He Would Play His Guitar, With So Much Precision And Perfection!!! Absolutely Phenomenal!!! Thank You Very Much Brian, For Always Staying With Queen, And For Your Exceptional, Energetic, Dedicated, Magnificent, Perfection, And Devoted Love That We Always Felt Through Your Guitar Playing. We Could Feel Your Energy When You Would Play!!! We All Love You Dr. Brian, 💓And We All Wish You, The Very Best In Life!!! God Bless You And Your Family. 💖 From Illinois USA 🇺🇸 June 26, 2022

3:41 - And that book has become a reality, titled "Brian May's Red Special" with the help of guitar expert Simon Bradley, and published in 2013.

Such a likeable talented interesting person. Hes special 💖

Ohh! my your so humble and down to earth Love you Bryan May I still Love you Queen. Good luck to all of your concerts.

Yes Bri darling., we did notice Freddie's squeak on the word home. Why Freddie struggled with that specific word in that song every time he sang it is puzzling. It's the same note he sang earlier and totally nailed.

What a beautiful man....ohhhh!!

The best question was "Will you marry me?" Who agrees?

He was asked about Greatest Hits III but mentioned he was proud of track 13 on Made In Heaven

I love your brilliance Brian

I love the scientific side of Brian

You are special Brian

Love you Brian

Even when he burps he’s still adorable

Thank you so much for providing this Q&A. I find Brian's answers and point of view to be so fascinating! I appreciate how much care he puts into each answer. And his voice is so relaxing! I adore him!

Having performed there many times since, I think he has chaged his mind about the Millenium Dome

Lord he reminds me of my late husband,, Music. Professor Dan Falkner. Both voice & music. Choir,,Marching. Band,,Stage Band at our High School. Retired then taught Jazz,,Pep,, & Stage Band. All the while,, he played in bands all week end,,every single week end & guess what other subjects he taught??? Science & Math. Yes. He was soft spoken & very thoughtful before he would answer anything just like Brian. No wonder I love u dude!!! Awesome Interveiw.

He's so sweet and gentle, I'd love to sit on his lap and cuddle and kiss him💗😍🥰

GREAT Brian May

Thanks… but no thoughts about pulling the phone line out before a interview?

13 years later he made a book about the red special

Enjoyed this wanting more:)

Oh, sad to know Deaky might had been thinking about playing with them again but didn't do it at the end.... Well, fine as long as he's happy

8:50 - Imagine Queen going techno just because they could XD

Wow to think I sat where brian is the year before omg.

haha, I shot this video back in the 90s.

Taka szkoda że na końcu przerwało się nagranie ☹️ mogłabym go słuchać godzinami

wait, if Brian could be someone else, he would want to be someone who handled themselves better? What kind if saint is thus guy? Does he have dark secrets?

I have never seen this how did you find it!!!!

25-27ish Good Awareness! Thanks!

I have a friend who looks like a cross between Brian May and Kenny G (with the long curly hair). He's actually a patent examiner at the US Patent Office and plays some guitar during his off time. I think of him sometimes when I watch Brian May interviews. LOL

The noise at 41:19 is the noise I'd make if I ever met Brian in real life

At the start, he's talking about Made In Heaven instead of Greatest Hits III, isn't he?

He is talking about Made in Heaven, calling it Greatest Hits III. What? XD 28:42 Brian talking about the Oscars(and other awards)...very interesting to hear what his thoughts are on the subject. ;)

With the Freddie ,s Mr Bad Guy solo album framed cover in his back ! is he at home?

I’ve been in that room with Brian before. 😉 1995? 😍

UNPLUG THAT PHONE!!!

11:29 THE RAMONES !!! NEW YORK !!!!

He married Anita in 2000, the year before this. Wonder why he said he'd been married once?

What’s with the constant phone ringing... how rude, surely it could have been redirected. It got on my nerves, it must have annoying for the fabulous Brian.

He did do a whole sound track to a movie After all now didn’t he

Little did he know he was gonna make a movie