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May revealed this in an interview with the U.K. publication The Daily Mail on Thursday, Jan. 29.
Queen’s Brian May Says He’s Avoiding the U.S., Citing Safety Concerns
Queen guitarist Brian May has confirmed that he currently has no plans to return to the United States.
The 78-year-old musician spoke with U.K. newspaper The Daily Mail on Thursday, Jan. 29, explaining his decision. “America is a dangerous place at the moment, so you have to take that into account,” May said, noting that it was not a choice he made lightly.
He added, “It’s very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America and we love it, but it’s not what it was. Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment.”
May and drummer Roger Taylor have been touring with American Idol alum Adam Lambert since 2012 under the name Queen + Adam Lambert. However, he admitted it remains uncertain when they will return to performing in the U.S., saying, “We’ll take it day by day.”
Regarding new music, May hinted that there may be “a couple of things you haven’t heard,” but emphasized that for now he intends to “take a break and spend time with family.”
His decision to slow down follows a health scare in September 2024, when May suffered a minor stroke that temporarily affected movement in his left arm. He documented the experience in an Instagram video, recalling, “All of a sudden, out of the blue, I didn’t have any control of this arm. It was a little scary, I have to say.”
In November, May discussed his health on ITV’s Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh. “I’ve been lucky. I get these things, but I seem to be able to get out of them. They give you a wake-up call,” he said.
The experience has inspired him to maintain a more active lifestyle. “I keep moving, I do my biking a lot of times a week. I do a hundred lengths in the pool once a week. To me, that’s what’s keeping me going. That’s what’s keeping me alive,” he shared. May added that doctors have confirmed he’s “doing the right things,” joking, “So, for now, I’m still here.”
Despite his health challenges, May has continued performing. After his stroke, he took the stage twice alongside Benson Boone, including appearances at Coachella and in London.
