Sir Brian May Leaves Fans in Tears with Emotional Post about Health Woes
A recent social media post by Queen legend Sir Brian May has left fans emotional, as he shared a rare glimpse into his past, revealing a touching throwback from 1974. The 77-year-old musician posted a beautifully detailed map, lovingly hand-drawn by his late father, Harold May, documenting Queen’s first European tour.
According to GB News, May captioned the post: “My Dad’s supportive handiwork for our first Queen tour of Europe… 1974!!! As honoured in Stockholm last night. Love to all – Bri.” The map marked the band’s ten shows across six countries over just two and a half weeks. Fans were quick to flood the comments with messages of support, with one follower writing: “Oh what a heartfelt map full of love for you, Sir!”
Another fan remarked: “Wow!! What a treasure!! Can’t you just picture him sitting there, drawing, coloring, marking the routes, all the time thinking proudly, ‘That’s MY boy!’” An emotional fan added: “This truly shows how much he loved you and how proud he was of you. Men of that generation often had trouble expressing their feelings in words, but his feelings are shining through in this map!!!!! Thank you for sharing it with us.”
As reported by GB News, the post comes as May continues to face health struggles but remains determined to honour Queen’s legacy. Just days earlier on May 27, May and fellow Queen co-founder Roger Taylor were awarded the prestigious 2025 Polar Music Prize at a glittering gala in Sweden. Accepting the award, May reflected: “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.”
Taylor added: “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 artist’s career. What an honour to be included in the glittering cavalcade of previous laureates.”
The gala also featured stunning live tributes to Queen’s iconic music. Swedish rock band Ghost performed a powerful rendition of Bohemian Rhapsody alongside Opeth guitarist Fredrik Åkesson, while Queen frontman Adam Lambert took to the stage to deliver moving performances of Who Wants to Live Forever and Another One Bites the Dust.
The emotional post by May has resonated with fans worldwide, showcasing the enduring legacy of Queen and the band’s impact on the music industry. As GB News reports, May’s determination to honour Queen’s legacy despite his health struggles is a testament to his dedication to the band and its fans.
The 2025 Polar Music Prize is a prestigious award that recognises outstanding contributions to music. The award ceremony was held in Sweden, and it featured a range of performances and tributes to Queen’s music. According to GB News, the event was a fitting tribute to Queen’s legacy, and it highlighted the band’s enduring impact on the music industry.
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More information on Sir Brian May and Queen can be found through GB News’ coverage of the band. For further reading on the 2025 Polar Music Prize, visit the official website for more information.
