{"id":8039,"date":"2025-07-21T20:33:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T12:33:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8039"},"modified":"2025-07-21T20:33:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T12:33:19","slug":"why-brian-may-avoided-playing-this-epic-guitar-solo-live-the-surprising-truth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8039","title":{"rendered":"Why Brian May Avoided Playing This Epic Guitar Solo Live \u2013 The Surprising Truth"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Brian May, Queen\u2019s iconic guitarist, is celebrated worldwide for his soaring solos, unique tone, and melodic mastery. From the operatic grandeur of&nbsp;<em>Bohemian Rhapsody<\/em>&nbsp;to an array of unforgettable riffs, May has influenced countless guitarists, including Steve Vai and Justin Hawkins. So it might surprise fans to learn there\u2019s a notable solo\u2014one of his most ambitious\u2014that he rarely performed live. The reason? Surprisingly pragmatic and tied to artistic choice rather than ability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8039\/#The_Studio_Experiment_Two-Handed_Tapping_on_Its_Late\" >The Studio Experiment: Two-Handed Tapping on&nbsp;It\u2019s Late<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8039\/#Why_May_Shied_Away_from_Playing_It_Live\" >Why May Shied Away from Playing It Live<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8039\/#News_of_the_World_A_Bold_Shift_for_Queen\" >News of the World: A Bold Shift for Queen<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/artgardenhub.com\/?p=8039\/#Legacy_of_Artistic_Integrity\" >Legacy of Artistic Integrity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 id=\"the-studio-experiment-two-handed-tapping-on-its-late\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Studio_Experiment_Two-Handed_Tapping_on_Its_Late\"><\/span>The Studio Experiment: Two-Handed Tapping on&nbsp;<em>It\u2019s Late<\/em><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By 1977, following Queen\u2019s landmark&nbsp;<em>A Night at the Opera<\/em>, the musical landscape was evolving fast. Punk\u2019s raw energy and heavy metal\u2019s growing dominance pushed guitarists to explore new techniques. Eddie Van Halen popularized two-handed tapping with his lightning-fast fretboard hammer-ons and pull-offs, dazzling audiences and setting a new standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Brian May was experimenting with tapping earlier than many realize. On Queen\u2019s&nbsp;<em>News of the World<\/em>&nbsp;album, May used tapping in the solo for \u201cIt\u2019s Late.\u201d In a 1982 interview with&nbsp;<em>On the Record<\/em>, May credited discovering the technique from a guitarist who learned it from Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top. Fascinated, May practiced and incorporated it into the studio recording, adding a fresh, edgy texture to Queen\u2019s sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"why-may-shied-away-from-playing-it-live\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_May_Shied_Away_from_Playing_It_Live\"><\/span>Why May Shied Away from Playing It Live<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite mastering tapping in the studio, May found the technique difficult to execute in live performances. \u201cIt was a problem to do onstage,\u201d he admitted. \u201cI found it was a bit too stiff\u2026 If I persevered with it, it would probably become second nature, but it wasn\u2019t an alleyway which led very far, to my way of thinking. It\u2019s a bit gimmicky.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike Eddie Van Halen, whose style revolved around tapping, May saw it as a limited technique that clashed with his melodic sensibility. The physical demands and complexity made it impractical for the dynamic, energetic shows Queen was known for. Rather than force a flashy move that didn\u2019t suit his style, May opted for restraint, focusing instead on musicality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"news-of-the-world-a-bold-shift-for-queen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"News_of_the_World_A_Bold_Shift_for_Queen\"><\/span><em>News of the World<\/em>: A Bold Shift for Queen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><em>News of the World<\/em>&nbsp;marked a shift toward a rawer, punchier sound amid punk\u2019s rise. Tracks like \u201cSheer Heart Attack\u201d and \u201cGet Down Make Love\u201d revealed Queen\u2019s willingness to evolve beyond their earlier symphonic rock roots. May\u2019s tapping solo on \u201cIt\u2019s Late\u201d was part of this experimental phase, adding modern flair to their catalogue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While tapping dates back to 19th-century violinist Niccol\u00f2 Paganini and saw earlier adoption by Genesis guitarist Steve Hackett, it was Eddie Van Halen who made it mainstream in rock. May\u2019s choice to limit tapping live showcases his prioritization of personal style over trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"legacy-of-artistic-integrity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Legacy_of_Artistic_Integrity\"><\/span>Legacy of Artistic Integrity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Brian May\u2019s avoidance of the tapping solo in live sets wasn\u2019t due to lack of skill, but a deliberate artistic judgment. He recognized tapping as impressive but ultimately not central to his musical identity or Queen\u2019s stage presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This decision underscores what has made May legendary: an emphasis on melody, tone, and emotion over flashy gimmicks. The&nbsp;<em>It\u2019s Late<\/em>&nbsp;tapping solo remains a treasured studio gem\u2014evidence of May\u2019s curiosity and virtuosity\u2014even if it never became a live staple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In choosing when and how to showcase his talents, Brian May reminds us that true artistry is as much about knowing what not to play as what to play\u2014a balance that helped cement his status as one of rock\u2019s greatest guitarists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Queen - It&#039;s Late (Official Lyric Video)\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0PItMuGp39Q?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Brian May, Queen\u2019s iconic guitarist, is celebrated worldwide for his soaring solos, unique tone, and melodic mastery. 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