Brian May and Roger Taylor Receive Prestigious 2025 Polar Music Prize
In a heartwarming ceremony held at the Grand Hotel in Stockholm, Sweden, on Tuesday, May 27, Queen rockers Brian May and Roger Taylor were awarded the 2025 Polar Music Prize. The duo was recognised for their outstanding contributions to music, with the award ceremony honouring the entirety of their illustrious career.
As reported by the Express, Brian May, 77, took to the stage to issue an emotional message, reflecting on the band’s incredible journey. He said, "In this special moment, I contemplate how that younger Brian May in 1974 would have felt if he knew that we would be living this kind of dream 50 years in the future."
Roger Taylor, 75, also shared his thoughts on the award, stating, "When we started our band…we had ambitions, but never dreamed of the journey that was to follow. We were fortunate in the fact that our four wildly different personalities came together to achieve a wonderful chemistry. The Polar Music Prize is exceptional in the fact that unlike other awards it recognises the entirety of an artiste’s career. What an honour to be included in the glittering cavalcade of previous laureates."
According to the Express, Roger Taylor added, "True Olympian company indeed. We are so proud to be the recipients of this incredibly prestigious award." Brian May later shared an image of the duo collecting their award on stage, alongside the caption: "Rog and me tonight in Stockholm !!! Big thanks to the Polar Awards."
The news of their award sent shockwaves of excitement among fans, with many taking to social media to express their admiration and congratulations. Emotional fans flooded the comments with supportive messages, with one writing: "Congratulations! Your speeches were very moving. I may have cried. Love you guys so much!!!" Another gushed: "We all watched with teary eyes and we are so happy you got this honour and recognition! Thank you for the heartfelt speeches, and thank you for keeping Queen alive and breathing, it means the world! I’ve missed you guys together, and Adam was the icing on the cake!"
As noted by the Express, Queen was formed in 1970 by Brian May and Roger Taylor, alongside the late Freddie Mercury. The trio was later joined by John Deacon and went on to become one of the most successful bands in history.
In recent news, Queen made headlines with the revelation that former frontman Freddie Mercury, who passed away in 1991, secretly fathered a child. According to biographer Lesley-Ann Jones, who confirmed the bombshell in an interview, “requisite verification was obtained” amidst fan scepticism about the claim’s authenticity. Extremely few people, including his close family, Queen bandmates, and former partner Mary Austin, were aware of his daughter, who was kept out of the public eye.
The award ceremony marks another milestone in the band’s remarkable journey, and fans around the world are celebrating this incredible achievement. As per the Express, Brian May and Roger Taylor’s dedication to their craft has earned them a place in the hearts of millions, and this award serves as a testament to their enduring legacy.
This prestigious award serves as a fitting tribute to the band’s remarkable body of work, and it is clear that Brian May and Roger Taylor are overjoyed to have received this honour. As they continue to inspire new generations of music lovers, their legacy is sure to endure for years to come.
