Book description
As the lead guitarist of Queen, Brian May is one of rock's most
recognisable stars. Brian May: the definitive biography charts his life
from his childhood, through his years studying astro physics and
teaching, his success with Queen, his more recent projects and his
volatile relationship with actress Anita Dobson. Bestselling writer
Laura Jackson examines closely the many aspects of the musician's life
revealing his true story for the first time. The book reveal's Queen's
struggles to gain success and life at the top, throwing some of the most
notorious and wildly salacious parties in the business. It charts the
camaraderie and conflicts within Queen as well as Brian's difficult
years throughout the disintegration of his first marriage, the death of
his father and the profound professional and emotional effects of
Freddie Mercury's illness and death. The book is packed with nearly 70
first-hand exclusive interviews with some of his closest friends,
colleagues and fellow musicians. These include school and college
friends, early band members and colleagues in the scientific world.
Interviewees include, Tony Iommi, Joe Elliott, Raul Rodgers, Cliff
Richard and Spike Edney. Laura Jackson is a highly regarded
biographer. Brian May: the definitive biography is her thirteenth book.
Others include Queen: the definitive biography, Kiefer Sutherland, Bono
and Jon Bon Jovi. Laura lives in Scotland.
