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Brian May

The definitive biography

Author: Laura Jackson  

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A detailed portrait of one of rock's most recognisable stars.

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A detailed portrait of one of rock's most recognisable stars.

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As the lead guitarist of Queen, Brian May is one of rock's most recognisable stars. Brian May: the definitive biography charts his life from his childhood, through his years studying astro physics and teaching, his success with Queen, his more recent projects and his volatile relationship with actress Anita Dobson. Bestselling writer Laura Jackson examines closely the many aspects of the musician's life revealing his true story for the first time. The book reveal's Queen's struggles to gain success and life at the top, throwing some of the most notorious and wildly salacious parties in the business. It charts the camaraderie and conflicts within Queen as well as Brian's difficult years throughout the disintegration of his first marriage, the death of his father and the profound professional and emotional effects of Freddie Mercury's illness and death. The book is packed with nearly 70 first-hand exclusive interviews with some of his closest friends, colleagues and fellow musicians. These include school and college friends, early band members and colleagues in the scientific world. Interviewees include, Tony Iommi, Joe Elliott, Raul Rodgers, Cliff Richard and Spike Edney.

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Critic Reviews

“When it comes to getting to the rich and famous, Laura Jackson is second to none.-- SKY TV”

Laura Jackson is the queen of biographers. - DAILY EXPRESS

When it comes to getting to the rich and famous, Laura Jackson is second to none. - SKY TV

Laura Jackson is the queen of biographers. - DAILY EXPRESS

When it comes to getting to the rich and famous, Laura Jackson is second to none. - SKY TV

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About the Author

Laura Jackson is a highly regarded biographer. Brian May: the definitive biography is her thirteenth book. Others include Queen: the definitive biography, Kiefer Sutherland, Bono and Jon Bon Jovi. Laura lives in Scotland.

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As the lead guitarist of Queen, Brian May is one of rock's most recognisable stars. Brian May: the definitive biography charts his life from his childhood, through his years studying astro physics and teaching, his success with Queen, his more recent projects and his volatile relationship with actress Anita Dobson. Bestselling writer Laura Jackson examines closely the many aspects of the musician's life revealing his true story for the first time. The book reveal's Queen's struggles to gain success and life at the top, throwing some of the most notorious and wildly salacious parties in the business. It charts the camaraderie and conflicts within Queen as well as Brian's difficult years throughout the disintegration of his first marriage, the death of his father and the profound professional and emotional effects of Freddie Mercury's illness and death. The book is packed with nearly 70 first-hand exclusive interviews with some of his closest friends, colleagues and fellow musicians. These include school and college friends, early band members and colleagues in the scientific world. Interviewees include, Tony Iommi, Joe Elliott, Raul Rodgers, Cliff Richard and Spike Edney.

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Product Details

Publisher
Little, Brown Book Group | Piatkus Books
Published
7th August 2008
Pages
256
ISBN
9780749909765

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