Brian May

As the lead guitarist of Queen, Brian May is one of rocks most recognisable stars. Brian May: The Definitive Biography charts his life from his childhood, through his years studying astrophysics and teaching, to 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 Mays life, detailing Queens struggles to acheive success and what life at the top was really like. It charts the camaraderie and conflicts within Queen as well as the disintegration of Mays first marriage, the death of his father and the profound professional and emotional effects of Freddie Mercurys illness and death.

Packed with nearly seventy first-hand exclusive interviews with some of Mays closest friends, colleagues and fellow musicians - including Iommi, Joe Elliott, Raul Rodgers, Cliff Richard and Spike Edney - this is an extraordinary, inimate portrait of a rock legend.