Brian May Says He Would not Wish to Tour With Queen Once more, Explains His Determination

Brian May says Queen + Adam Lambert is completed touring.

In a brand new interview with The Times, the 79-year-old guitarist mentioned he doesn’t plan on returning to the highway and made his determination 18 months in the past.

The group hasn’t carried out because the Rhapsody international stage tour in February 2024.

“An in depth household buddy died once we have been within the States, so I mentioned to my tour supervisor, ‘I’ll simply nip residence for a number of days and are available again,’” Brian informed The Times. “She regarded me within the eyes and mentioned, ‘You know you possibly can’t try this.’ I like to play, I like to journey, however the trade-off is sacrificing your freedom. I’ve a spouse, grandchildren and a variety of astrophysics I need to do, so I’m considering possibly 50 years is sufficient.”

That being mentioned, Brian mentioned the group nonetheless needs to do one thing “revolutionary” with the music, like an “immersive expertise.”

“Last 12 months I went to the Sphere, my juices began flowing and I sketched out a complete Queen present. I believe an immersive expertise remains to be on the playing cards and it might conquer time and area, however presently you possibly can’t make it with out AI and I’ve severe misgivings about that… Data facilities are a large evil and need to be fought.”

He beforehand mentioned he was exhausted with 50 years of touring and doesn’t notably benefit from the thought of waking up in lodge rooms anymore and feeling “trapped,” to not point out that he needs to have the ability to be along with his household. Brian is married to Anita Dobson and has three youngsters from his first marriage.

Adam Lambert lately made a surprise appearance during the George Michael tribute at the 2026 VMAs.

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