Brian May Reacts to Being Named the Greatest Guitarist by Guitar World
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Жыл бұрынBrian May shares his feelings on being named the greatest guitarist by Guitar World.
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@garahn_ Жыл бұрын
That's the nice thing about Brian May, the dude's not full of himself, he knows that he doesn't have to prove himself. His band's one of the biggest to ever exist. He's wildly intelligent and one of the most beloved names in rock history, good for him!
@jameylane1591 Жыл бұрын
He knows they must have been huffing Krylon when they made that list.
@glenkepic3208 Жыл бұрын
Didn't he get a degree in Astro Physics awhile back ? I hardly know what that is. Maybe why his response was so measured and humble.
@AlexDrastico380 Жыл бұрын
@@glenkepic3208 He's a PhD, yes. Maybe if they ranked guitar legends by level of education you could definitely say he's the top :D
@cannedheat2264 Жыл бұрын
He wrote some of queens dirtiest songs too lol
@colinluckens9591 Жыл бұрын
I second that!!!❤️❤️👍👍
@darrylwallace2428 Жыл бұрын
I have nothing but respect for Sir Brian, anytime he speaks he makes me want to listen to what he has to say.
@DerekKerton Жыл бұрын
ibid Neil Peart, RIP.
@anon-ts1mu Жыл бұрын
@@DerekKerton rip? He’s not dead
@ivor7407 Жыл бұрын
I agree wholeheartedly
@NickMore88 Жыл бұрын
He is a physicist, maybe thats why. 😅
@David-ng7cr Жыл бұрын
It's Dr.Brian May.
@YosemiteOnMyMind Жыл бұрын
The fact that Brian May earned a PhD in astrophysics after becoming a rock star proves that he has a lot of humility about the importance of his legacy as a guitarist.
@paulmichaelfreedman8334 Жыл бұрын
And you missed the fact he was knighted by the King recently so now it's Sir Dr. Brian May - Now THAT's a legacy.
@Jabba-le-feminist-hating-Hutt 10 ай бұрын
He should’ve done the PHD in music
@metalore 9 ай бұрын
@@Jabba-le-feminist-hating-Hutt No, he should be given an Honorary PhD, because it's below him at this point.
@DJBFAD Жыл бұрын
Respect to Brian, so softly spoken & unbelievably humble...
@soloperformer5598 Жыл бұрын
One might say, "a true gentleman".
@soloperformer5598 Жыл бұрын
@cliff What is a "jab pusher"?
@johnferrett1943 Жыл бұрын
@@cliff-nb6bm What does that mean?
@androidgameplays4every13 Жыл бұрын
It must be hard to be humble when you are Brian May.
@Gavsy1874 Жыл бұрын
@@cliff-nb6bmWhat a bizarre thing to say. You are a strange one.
@jimmipadge Жыл бұрын
If the list is “ Worlds Best Astrophysics PhD Guitarist” then Sir Dr. Brian Harold May PhD CBE *_DEFINITELY_* takes the top spot!
@stevegutierrez2783 Жыл бұрын
🤣Made my morning!
@RandomDudeFromSomewhere Жыл бұрын
@@stevegutierrez2783 I was just about to reply with "This made me smile", but you kind of beat me to it. :)
@yourcousinvinny4177 Жыл бұрын
What about the lead singer from the Offspring lol? He’s got a P.H.D. In molecular biology (I think that’s the subject)
@lorrainecimino8508 Жыл бұрын
Well what about it? This isn't about him this is about Brian May.
@YeshuaHaMaschiah Жыл бұрын
I fully agree with placing Brian as #1. There are many talented guitarists, and I have many favorites, but Dr. May is my MOST absolute favorite. He also has the best (hand-made) unique sounding guitar.
@georgeconstanza6461 Жыл бұрын
Finally some recognition for Nuno Bettencourt
@metallion0738 Жыл бұрын
Also Jake E Lee needs recognition, same with Vito Bratta in my opinion.
@TheAgentAssassin Жыл бұрын
@@metallion0738 The solo to wait is probably one of the best solos I've ever heard.
@gulfgal98 Жыл бұрын
Yes, and I noticed that Brian listed Nuno first among his favorites. Nuno is a guitar god.
@flushtheglobalists7962 Жыл бұрын
An endorsement from Brian May is a big deal and it speaks volumes for Nuno and Brian.
@martybrem8537 Жыл бұрын
@@TheAgentAssassin link please?
@mavez6322 Жыл бұрын
Brian May is an absolute class act, super humble.
@liquidSpin Жыл бұрын
This is EXACTLY why I love Brian May so much. Great guitarist and a great human being!
@krissifelicetti4807 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant guitarist and human . He is so bright and has accomplished so much yet remains a humble soul . Nothing but love and respect from this fan . Congratulations Sir Brian May
@Fireglo Жыл бұрын
Apparently making a movie about yourself and then scrubbing it to make you look perfect is "being humble".
@Lilah1754 Жыл бұрын
@@Fireglo Don’t think the focus of the movie was about Brian May. I agree it wasn’t accurate in the time line, and it made all look perfect (except Freddie, of course). It was a”movie”. And yes, in interviews, including this one, Brian is humble. Movie was out 5 yrs. ago. Wish people saying” it’s because of the movie”, would give it a rest.
@colinluckens9591 Жыл бұрын
What movie???🤔......
@Theprophet3928 Жыл бұрын
@@FiregloI bet you'd go crazy for a Led Zeppelin movie.
@Fireglo Жыл бұрын
@@Theprophet3928 there already is a Led Zeppelin movie called The Song Remains the Same.
@DodoTheDudu Жыл бұрын
Agree with what Brian said, there's no competition. We look at bigger picture, how a guitarist create arts by the way they play, the way they play by heart for their works. Kurt Cobain is the good example just as Brian said, not a very technical guitarist but what a massive impact his playing is for the music in general.
@jaxsienplays9884 Жыл бұрын
Jimi hendrix?
@MrHondoMan Жыл бұрын
@@jaxsienplays9884 and....Joe Satriani? Stevie Ray Vaughn? Steve Vai? Eddie VH? Mark Knopfler? Sir Brian is good, quite good indeed.... but number 1...?
@JKinLVN Жыл бұрын
Satch said in an interview that today, there are plenty of good technical guitar players, but there is far less that create great sounding music.
@DodoTheDudu Жыл бұрын
@@JKinLVN Exactly, creating good sounding music does not necessarily require technical ability
@thegoldendog7991 Ай бұрын
Not to mention all of the different genres beyond rock that have brilliant guitarists as well. Classical, flamenco, country etc etc.
@neilburns8869 8 ай бұрын
Sir Brian Harold May is just demonstrating how humble he is and how much he respects his fellow guitarists around the world. It's just a measure of the sort of gentleman he is.
@locodiablo8130 Жыл бұрын
Amazing humble response... One thing I admire about Brian is he has ZERO ego... BTW, Nuno is an underrated amazing guitarist!
@jca111 5 ай бұрын
Nuno is great, and it goes in a circle, as Nuno quote Brian May as one of his main inspirations.
@asicdathens Жыл бұрын
And don't forget that Dr May did a lot of advancements in electric guitars. His tremolo mechanism and the pickup toggle switches were light years ahead from the guitars of his time
@josephchiazzese2242 Жыл бұрын
brian may has explained this as eloquently as possible. god bless him.
@luisvegano Жыл бұрын
And THAT, is why we love him and we feel and think he is the best of all time. I'm so proud to be his fan.
@nehemiahpouncey3607 Жыл бұрын
Why did KZfaq remove the robyn Flash videos?
@guyvelvet1980 Жыл бұрын
Wow !! So much dignity, humility and grace !! We should all aspire to be as great as him
@marittamustonen-smith7333 Жыл бұрын
Brian May is deffo one of my favourites and he can have that title with my blessing. I love that special sound Queen has
@marittamustonen-smith7333 Жыл бұрын
@Brian May🎸 Iam absolutely fine and very thrilled to receive a reply from my hero in music and love of animals
@JUICECAT187 Жыл бұрын
Brian is so nice to listen to, very soothing voice and he is very humble and clever. Gotta love him
@AlbertoJorgeSoares Жыл бұрын
To me, Brian is a great musician/guitar player. It doesn't matter how much more skilled the others are. Music is feeling.
@jimijackson Жыл бұрын
True...otherwise malmstein would be the greatest guitarist of all time lol def one of the best shredders...but I can't listen to that for too long.
@kellydavidson3379 Жыл бұрын
I have loved Dr. Brian for decades. He is a beautiful guitarist and even more beautiful human.
@yoyma257 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your support ❤
@user-io7kl7io6j 4 ай бұрын
Beautiful humans didn't support Apartheid in South Africa back in the '80s and play to segregated audiences.
@kellydavidson3379 4 ай бұрын
@@user-io7kl7io6j Yes, that was a mistake and he has said so. But in 2003, Nelson Mandela asked Brian and Roger to help with a concert for AIDS. They produced the concert and performed. Brian and Roger composed new songs at Mandela's request. IMO, if Mandela can forgive the apartheid concerts, I can too.
@kentaylor2416 Жыл бұрын
He's definitely the greatest guitarist in Queen.
@backtoshallabal6662 Жыл бұрын
He is so humble. He created music that were masterpieces and that were untouchable.
@christinaroberts711 Жыл бұрын
Brian is one my favorites hands down.❤
@eddiemappala 6 ай бұрын
It's not just about shredding. Brian's solo is completes the song.
@marcosantos1081 10 ай бұрын
What a humble person is Brian May❤
@peakproofuk Жыл бұрын
I can appreciate the technical players with my mind but I love Brian’s playing with my heart. And his sound is so distinctive! What’s really incredible with Queen solos is melody. How many other solos could one hum recognisably? Amazing melodies.
@jerseyshawn4283 Жыл бұрын
Nuno is amazing and super underrated
@barrydixon1883 Жыл бұрын
Jeff Healy is someone that should also be mentioned great feel for guitar as he lost his sight at young age
@csnide6702 Жыл бұрын
and could you imagine learning to play with the instrument held across your lap..? -- quite amazing and unique.
@adamjames6683 Жыл бұрын
Jeff was amazing. The first album see the light was superb.
@joefriedman9843 Жыл бұрын
I wanted to come in here saying no way is Brian May THE best guitarist ever but his tribute to all these other guitarists was so lovely and enjoyable to watch. Such a classy response by Brian, and he really is one of the greatest for sure.
@daannigten5528 Жыл бұрын
Sir Brian is such an intelligent and thoughtful person. Class act Legend
@pegitamg9716 Жыл бұрын
His talent and attitude are everything! So very good and humble and just loveable.
@tonelocrian Жыл бұрын
The bottom line is, music is NOT a race. We all have our heroes & some of us share heroes, icons & legends. But there will always greats that no one's ever heard of. Enjoy the talents among us - stay inspired & rock on.
@Ed7501 Жыл бұрын
As a kid growing up in the 80s, Brian May, Mark Knopfler and Prince were my top 3 guitarists.
@krisgopi_8 Жыл бұрын
Out of your three picks, I choose Mark knopfler 🎸 He as a direstraits lead member n then as solo player he tuned so many memorable tracks. Simply scintillating n melodious. Hail Mark. 🙏
@isaacbugalho Жыл бұрын
Respect !! Amazing musician, intelligent and with a heart the size of the world!! Everything he said was spot on... As usual.
@guitarman704 2 ай бұрын
Brian May has his feet firmly planted on the ground. He is highly intelligent and highly talented as a guitar player and musician. He is not an egotist, in fact quite humble for a megastar.
@timbrown8038 Жыл бұрын
Sheer Heart Attack. I was introduced to Queen by the album. Still my favorite of theirs. Congratulations Sir Brian.
@CapeHatteras99 Жыл бұрын
In the world of lists, be a Brian May...
@imannonymous7707 Жыл бұрын
Amazing sense of harmony , fierce attack and guitar tone that is unequaled by anyone
@tonybroken6353 Жыл бұрын
Brian is a great guitar player, but he is more than that because he helped write and perform all those wonderful songs by Queen, for me Queen are still one of the very best bands, just great memorable songs and brilliant performances.
@robertguerrero5239 Жыл бұрын
I love Sir Dr. Brian May....always a gentleman...always humble.
@youtoo2233 Жыл бұрын
So true everything he said, May is definitely one of my faves!
@neilkennykenny4113 Жыл бұрын
He's definitely one of the best I love how humble he is yet grateful for the award. He's a brilliant speaker too.
@HamiltonRb Жыл бұрын
There is no such thing as the greatest, there are only opinions based on one’s personal taste in music
@dr.awkward9075 Жыл бұрын
Sure there is, his name is Jimi Hendrix.
@itslikethesamebutdifferent8020 Жыл бұрын
I agree. There’s also no such thing as king of rock, it’s all subjective.
@soggyciggy Жыл бұрын
The best are all jimmys
@petesmith9472 Жыл бұрын
Maybe listen to what May actually said about it
@almahperditae Жыл бұрын
Well... True. But... Hendrix! He really was and still is the best. Everyone knows that lol
@boxer71c55 5 ай бұрын
Just nothing but class! Brian May is just a Phenom....
@bubbagump4298 Жыл бұрын
An amazing guitarist with killer tone.
@YeshuaHaMaschiah Жыл бұрын
Amen!
@marklally9185 Жыл бұрын
Rory Gallagher gave him that Tone 😏
@albertooha Жыл бұрын
@@marklally9185 true
@martinbrode7131 Жыл бұрын
Killersound....😅Hubba Hubba.
@N0rmad Жыл бұрын
Respect to him for listening to and being able to talk about other guitar players other than the same 3-4 from the late 60's that everyone seems to talk about in his generation. You can tell he's made an effort to keep up with what's going on since Queen's prime and has respect for all musicians not just the British blues rockers.
@markhill9275 Жыл бұрын
Those 3 or 4 are talked about for a reason
@Musika1220 8 ай бұрын
Very well spoken Brian!
@hanstubben Жыл бұрын
Brian May is a great person, and also a very good guitar player. Then he happen to be also a scientist with an astrophysics degree. He is a rockstar in every sense.
@love_it_to_death Жыл бұрын
PhD actually.
@bartbart4702 Жыл бұрын
Bryan May has the best guitar tone ever.
@ShaneFagan Жыл бұрын
Brian didn't mention him but he has in the past that I think should definitely be in the discussion is Rory Gallagher, really underrated and deserves to be in the discussion.
@waynejackson7148 Жыл бұрын
Definitely
@leifnerheim5552 Жыл бұрын
Awesome guitarist.
@kimwestwood8840 11 ай бұрын
And I say amen Brian. We have favorites, all guitarists are different
@BrettSmithDaniels 11 ай бұрын
Brian is my hero. So humble, so under rated and always so much himself.
@patonir Жыл бұрын
For all retractors, may said clearly, is not about competition is all about how to give something through the music , art and your inside. Is not a sport or a race . Its just rock and roll kids. Do not put so much effort to make a rank. Even if you have your favorites. Is not about that .
@Lilah1754 Жыл бұрын
I know! Don’t think many listened to his answer. He can’t name everyone’s favorite in a short interview. He deserves his recognition. Next time GW picks best, others will go on & on about how it should be someone else!
@alish2950 Жыл бұрын
He seems young and sharp for 75.
@blutomindpretzel1735 Жыл бұрын
excellent response, Brian. Very humble indeed
@tiffanycurtis4794 Жыл бұрын
What a legend congratulations to him ❤️
@Marius-vw9hp Жыл бұрын
Brian May made amazingly catchy melodies. The guitar on Killer Queen is so great!
@Rufko Жыл бұрын
Sir Brian always manage to capture the essence of all things. Wonderfull.
@taniaclark6970 Жыл бұрын
In the 70's, I was about 10, I heard Brain play my first words were, 'He makes it sing, really sing!' I was a Queen fan from then on.
@alejandrorodriguez-do7rj Жыл бұрын
a very well deserved and totally justified award
@padfolio Жыл бұрын
Brian May, lead guitarist of Queen, relates: "so these couple of kids come up, who's me and my mate, and say 'How do you get your sound Mr Gallagher?' and he sits and tells us. So I owe Rory Gallagher my sound."
@BeatSyncBytes Жыл бұрын
He is certainly among top guitarists, he has his own sound
@jamesfarrington9030 Жыл бұрын
Brian has always been humble.
@Tyrenexg 24 күн бұрын
Brian is amazing, I ADORE HIM.
@RobertSmith-ix1cu Жыл бұрын
Always loved Brian's Frankenstein Axe 🎸
@postma31 Жыл бұрын
The sound, partly determined by the unparalleled band Queen! And the very tasteful musical solos and harmonies, says more to me than the super technical guitarists!!
@davidgreene7676 Жыл бұрын
james patrick page
@daverichards9141 Жыл бұрын
Well deserved. My favorite of all time.
@random_an0n 8 ай бұрын
hes not the best player but he did inspire many to pick up a guitar,he also looked cool and his red special guitar story is also cool,deffo top 10 most influencial guitarists
@benmackie6322 Жыл бұрын
Much respect. He is such a treasure.
@2011ppower Жыл бұрын
The greatest! Really a daft concept there are a number of great guitarists with different styles in different genres Brian is certainly one of them and a joy to listen to.
@rachaelpadgett23 11 ай бұрын
I loved his response and totally agree with it
@matushorvath3767 Ай бұрын
One of the few artists I would LOVE to meet and have a calm conversation with. Such a sweet human being.
@mickeykcarlin Жыл бұрын
Great too see Nuno getting some well deserved recognition
@kevin-gs7jn Жыл бұрын
Respect Brian May for his humble response. Too many Guitar God's makes it impossible to name the #1 best 🎸 ist.
@mandybedevere 7 ай бұрын
So humble person🧡
@charmawow Жыл бұрын
What a lovely bloke he is.
@Stephen_Eee Жыл бұрын
Brian has one of the greatest tones ever, I can put that out there without doubt.
@pompa04 Жыл бұрын
Brian May or Sir Brian May is one of the nicest and most humble person ever, he and Richie Sambora . Both of them is on top on my list :)
@zippyt.libertine3787 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this Howard. Listened to your show since the seventies.
@colinluckens9591 Жыл бұрын
You gotta love someone so humble, and just all-round general nice bloke ❤❤❤
@javiersp15 Жыл бұрын
Never knew Sir Isaac Newton played the guitar.
@kristopherryanwatson Жыл бұрын
but you knew how Brian May is ?
@Theprophet3928 Жыл бұрын
Lmao
@CF-oe1ti Жыл бұрын
Get Extreme into your studio Howard! Nuno will blow your mind with his skills. One of the most underrated guitarists ever.
@vicksinn 11 ай бұрын
Nuno Bettencourt !! Thank you BRIAN MAY for that mention !!
@arsen5479 Жыл бұрын
Very humble legend
@flushtheglobalists7962 Жыл бұрын
Brian may not consider himself the best but he is the most recognizable guitarist in rock- as soon as he hits a note,you know it's him!
@YeshuaHaMaschiah Жыл бұрын
He IS the Best in my opinion. And that's saying alot in a sea of guitarists that I rock to.
@IvanXman Жыл бұрын
Yes. His sound is unique for many reasons. The way of attacking strings (AFAIK he still uses a coin instead of a pick which adds this metal crispness to the sound), IMO absolutely unique phrasing and of course those counter-phase pickups which add binaural phase-through effect to the mix.
@BruceHoult Жыл бұрын
There are quite a few you could say that about. Mark Knopfler and David Gilmour, obviously. Angus Young.
@markhill9275 Жыл бұрын
not even close. There aee many far more recognisable.
@Lilah1754 Жыл бұрын
@@markhill9275 Yes, many are recognizable, but most definitely Brian’s sound is very recognizable. Stevie Ray Vaughan has said that many times as well as others. You might think he is not the best, but his sound is very recognizable.
@metalrockgaming Жыл бұрын
would love a full interview on his approach to guitar and music theory
@valogden Жыл бұрын
There's a good interview that Rick Beato did on KZfaq.
@JulieGraceImmink Жыл бұрын
His response ❤
@koolkutz7 Жыл бұрын
I appreciate Brian's honesty and humility. As a guitar player myself my other guitar influences are Steve Vai, Richie Sambora, EVH, Ritchie Blackmore, Toni Iommi, Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde, and many more amazing axe players.
@user-bl5jr5vz6i Жыл бұрын
Bill Nelson of Be Bop Deluxe
@aaronrichmond9178 Жыл бұрын
Get Brian on the show. It's honestly crazy that you haven't had him on before.
@kelvinpell4571 Жыл бұрын
The problem all guitarist have when people talk of rankings, is one Rory Gallagher
@TheCleaner76 Жыл бұрын
So humble
@colbypinker6050 Жыл бұрын
"When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you."
@johnh383 Жыл бұрын
Nice and humble!! Keeping it real.
@HelenamariaRusso 7 ай бұрын
Hello 👋
@PeterStrachanMusic Жыл бұрын
I agree totally.. Though there are amazing guitarists out there now and over the years.. Mark Knofler is one to mention too.. To be honest, I feel that when we are talking about the very best guitar players.. It comes down to personal opinions.
@HelenamariaRusso 7 ай бұрын
Hello 👋
@michaelespinosa9168 Жыл бұрын
Numero Nuno! Fanatics since hearing play with me solo in bill and teds excellent adventure theater 1989 ftw 🙌
@RealmoftheBlackShadow Жыл бұрын
It makes him Smile. No pun intended.
@katek3265 Жыл бұрын
I love Brian May
@billsaiffiii1847 Жыл бұрын
He is incredible! Good job.
@bluecurlygirl Жыл бұрын
Wish he had mentioned Rory Gallagher in his list of favourites. Rory was a genius.
@elliotwright8996 Жыл бұрын
But some player rory was absolute genius 💯
@Lilah1754 Жыл бұрын
Yes, he usually mentions & credits Rory. Love Brian though
@xBINARYGODx Жыл бұрын
The lists dont need to be numbered - they can just have them listed by birthyear or whatever - but that sells less newspapers.
@TheBella2u Жыл бұрын
Brian’s one of the greats but there are so many. I’m old and still discovering new greats. Lots of youngsters coming up who’ve put their 10k hours in. Mike Campbell…..John Mayer etc., etc.
@farshimelt Жыл бұрын
There aren't many newspapers left to sell. Now it's for clicks.
@luisvegano Жыл бұрын
Agree...
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