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"Queen" and I: Brian May Story (Paperback)

by Laura Jackson (Author)
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  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Smith Gryphon; New edition edition (21 Sep 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1856850994
  • ISBN-13: 978-1856850995
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 794,100 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Following the tragic death of Freddie Mercury and Queen's decision to disband, their virtuoso lead guitarist, Brian May, was soon on his way to a spectacular solo career, sealed by a major world tour in 1993. He is now completing his new album and planning his next world tour for 1995, continuing his reign as one of the finest guitarists in the world. The author has had exclusive access to many of Brian May's close friends, colleagues and fellow musicians. In this book, she tells his story: the professional struggles and musical achievements; and his personal life, including his five years of hell from 1987, which saw the break-up of his marriage; and the profound emotional effects of Freddie Mercury's illness and death from AIDS. This book is an account of one of the world's greatest ever rock bands and its lead guitarist, Brian May. With details and exclusive interviews with many of the world's leading rock musicians, it tells the story of how they achieved and enjoyed rock stardom, with its ups and downs. It is published as The Brian May Band is achieving new heights of international acclaim. Laura Jackson is the author of "Golden Stone", an investigation of the life and murder of Rolling Stone Brian Jones.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Queen,Freddie, Brian...And...Laura?, 19 Jun 2009
Any book review of Queen And I The Brian May Story will mention the relationship between the author Laura Jackson and the rock group Queen. This is because responses to the book seem to come from two extremes- those who love the book and give it rave reviews, and those who hate it.

Not least among the rave reviewers are the ones highlighted on the book cover itself.

Kerrang magazine calls it an 'absolute peach' and Record Collector celebrates its detailed comment on the life of gifted lead guitarist Brian May. The Sunday Times goes further, calling the Brian May Story 'a who's who of rock.' To crown the collection of glorious accolades, the heavyweight opinion of BBC Radio calls it 'the most definitive rock biography ever written.' The publisher blurb itself makes much of the 'exclusive access' that Laura Jackson the author is supposed to have had to the rock band Queen.

Yet not everyone agrees. Recently, another book about Queen was released by the same author and responses to that have been very mixed. Fans and supporters of Queen appear to be appreciative of the biography of Brian May and it is selling well, but there are dissenting voices in the debate about its value and these reverberate back to the earlier book Queen and I The Brian May Story.

Some fans dispute the closeness Jackson claims to have with Queen and it is indeed true that many of the anecdotes stem from quotes given by those who really were close to the band. For many fans this is enough they really want a full, definitive account of the band and its virtuoso guitarist Brian May. Most are not disappointed, and could care less about the motivation behind the writing of the book because they enjoy reading it so much and treasure the copy they have. Presumably they don't share the opinions of some that the writing is heavy and hard work to read. Perhaps they think that if it's good enough for Brian then it's good enough for them after all he has agreed to have three books written about him by this author.

Certainly, if fans are looking for a compact but comprehensive narrative documenting Queen's rise to the top of the music pile then they will find it in this book. It tells the story of a brilliant project created by two friends and the pain of the loss of one half of the team by the other. The book also details the antics of the band, good, bad and ugly, and describes the seductive charm of the scintillating band icon Freddie Mercury.

Driven to depression by his deep trauma over the loss of Freddie, Brian May was also philosophical in the book about the roller coaster relationship where things weren't always rosy in the garden and the friendship with Freddie gave way to feuds. Laura Jackson's book will also inform fans about the issues Brian May was faced with in his love life.

It would seem that when devoted fans of a rock group choose a book, they make their choice, not on the reputation or writing style of the author, but on the quality and veracity of the information within. In this aspect, Queen And I The The Brian May Story ticks all the boxes. It is full of anecdotes, verifiable quotes from persons close to the band members and not least, some poignant black and white photographs which might even prompt a tear or two for Freddie and the carefree days of young male youth.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating reading for Queen devotees, 12 Jun 2008
By Gary Selikow (Great Kush) - See all my reviews
This book is the story of Brian May , one of the world's most talented guitarists and Queen , one of the greatest bands ever.
It takes us through May's early life and his early bands , 1984 and Smile , his collaboration with Freddie Mercury leading in 1970 to the creation of Queen. Queen's early years and how the band got to the top and stayed there. The rise and charisma of Queen's magnetic front man , Freddie Mercury , the camaraderie between May and Mercury , the miriad of albums and incredible songs brought out by Queen , many written by May and the sterling philanthropic work done by Queen and May for such groups as the British Bone Marrow Donor Appeal (of which Brian May is the patron)and the Mercury Phoenix AIDS Trust. Before joining British Bone Marrow Donor Appeal , it had been brought to May's attention that a very brave young leukaemia sufferer Denise Morse , had asked to have May's tender ballad 'Who Want's To LIve Forever'. This had touched Brian deeply.
Finally it is about the ups and downs of May's life , including his emotional struggles around his marriage , his love affair with actress Anita Dobson , and his pain at the tragic death from AIDS of Freddie Mercury , before May pulled himself out of his depression and launched a fantastic solo career. Intereviews for this book were compiled with many of Brian May's closest friends colleagues and musicians including Joe Satriani , Tony Iommi , Joe Elliot , Paul Rodgers , David Essex , Paul Young , Fish , Gary Glitter , Hank Marvin , Richard Branson , John Peel, Bob Harris , Bert Weedon and Richard Sambora.
Fascinating reading for Queen devotees.
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