Brian May Net Worth and Biography

Brian May is an English singer, songwriter, and guitarist popularly known for being the lead guitarist for the iconic Rock Band- Queen. 

May is widely considered to be one of the greatest guitarists in the world today. What’s more? he’s a millionaire in hundreds! In this article, RNN will highlight the net worth and biography of one of the world’s most respected guitarists- May!

Brian May Net Worth and Biography

Biodata

Early Life and Education

Brian May was born on July 19, 1947, in Hampton Hill, Middlesex. His Scottish mother married his English Old Man- Harold May, after who he is named- in 1946 and May is the only child of their union.

He attended the local Hanworth Road state primary school and won a scholarship to Hampton Grammar School at the age of 11. It was during this time and at this tender age that he formed his first band named 1984 with Tim Staffell. 

May is one of the popular alumni of Imperial College, London, where he studied Mathematics and Physics, bagging a BSc degree with honors. His love for music made him decline an invitation from the popular English Physicist, Sir Benard Lovell to work at the Jodrell Bank Observatory. He chose to remain at the college in order not to be away from the band he was part of at the time- Smile. 

In 2007, the musician was awarded a Ph.D. in astrophysics from Imperial College London for a work he started in 1971 and completed in 2007.

Musical Career

After The Smile was dissolved, May teamed up with Musicians, Freddie Mercury and John Deacon to form Queen, a Rock band that eventually gained prominence in England and the world at large in later years.

May helped the band achieve tremendous success both as a vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist. The band charted with their second album, Queen II. The star guitarist wrote many songs for the band including:

• We Will Rock You
• Tie Your Mother Down
• I Want It All
• Fat Bottomed Girls
• Who Wants to Live Forever
• The Show Must Go On
• Hammer to Fall
• Flash
• Now I’m Here
• Brighton Rock
• The Prophet’s Song
• Las Palabras de Amor
• No-One but You (Only the Good Die Young)
• Save Me

Selling out millions of records and international tours, Queen eventually became the biggest stadium band of its time. Their 1985 concert remains one of the greatest performances in the history of Rock music to date.

From 1998 however, May began working as a solo artiste with guest appearances on other bands/ with other artists including Queen. 

During the course of his career, May has worked with seasoned artists like Guns N’ Roses, guitarist Duff McKagan and Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga.

Awards/Achievements

May has won several awards both for the band and as an individual. Some highlights are listed below.

• In 1977, The Queen single Bohemian Rhapsody won “British Single of the Year” at the famous Brit Awards.
• In 2001, Brian May was inducted by Dave Grohl into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
• In 2005, Brian May was made a Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE).

• In 2011, he received the “Laurence Olivier Magic Radio Audience Award”.
• In 2018, May received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys.

Personal Life

Brian May is married to Anita Dobson. The duo got married on November 18, 2000. Prior to his marriage to Dobson, however, May was married to Christine Mullen, with whom he had three children. They however separated in 1988, 12 years after their marriage.

Brian May Net Worth

Brian May has an estimated net worth of $210 million. He is one of the richest guitarists in the world. 

The royalties from the Queen‘s many albums contribute to Brian May’s financial fortune to date. His production works for other artists also contribute greatly to his fortune. May’s income will likely increase in the coming years, considering these streams.