Queen’s Brian May Says He Suffered a Heart Attack Earlier This Month

Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that he has suffered “a small heart attack” earlier this month, according to Pitchfork. He also noted that he had three stents fitted to his heart due to artery blockages, and “was actually very near death” due to his heart troubles. May revealed all of this on an Instagram TV video statement.

May also addressed previous claims that he had “managed to rip [his] Gluteus Maximus to shreds,” stating that pain he was experiencing was a result of a compressed sciatic nerve. All in all, the guitarist seems to be feeling better and in positive spirits, despite his circumstances.

As the guitarist of Queen, May was at the forefront of music innovation, as his work along with Freddie Mercury and the rest of Queen went on to define a generation of music. Despite Mercury’s untimely death in 1991, Queen would cement themselves as one of music’s greatest acts, and captivated audiences around the world.

Drew Feinerman: I have just completed my senior at the University of Michigan majoring in international studies with an emphasis in political economics and development, with a minor in Chinese language and culture, and I have recently been accepted into the Berklee School of Music's masters of music business program. Although my academic interests include economics, political science, and history, I consider music to be my one true passion. Music is, and has always been, a driving force for the way I think and act every day of my life. I have been playing the tenor saxophone since the age of ten, and playing an instrument at a high level has allowed me to only further my understanding and appreciation for music. While I grew up listening to predominantly classic rock, I soon found myself gravitating toward jazz, hip-hop, funk, and other genres, as my learned to both play and analyze music as a listener. As a writer, I am able to apply my skills both as a musician and a listener, and look forward to the opportunity to being able to express my thoughts on various stories in the music industry.
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