{"id":367629,"date":"2026-10-08T06:18:44","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T06:18:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/367629\/"},"modified":"2026-10-08T06:18:44","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T06:18:44","slug":"sir-brian-may-sets-the-record-straight-on-queens-touring-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/367629\/","title":{"rendered":"Sir Brian May sets the record straight on Queen\u2019s touring future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>8 Oct 2026, 07:30Updated: 47m ago<\/p>\n<p class=\"_abstract_eo4rj_72\">May has clarified comments about the future of Queen after reports suggested the legendary British band would no longer tour.<\/p>\n<p>8 Oct 2026, 07:30 | Updated: 47m ago<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sir Brian May\" class=\"content-image\" data-image-catalogue-id=\"847315\" width=\"660\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/847315.webp\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>    Sir Brian May.<\/p>\n<p>Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/license\/2291340340\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\nGetty<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"standfirst\">The guitarist says his words were misinterpreted and that while he has taken a break from touring, he has not ruled out returning to the stage with Queen in the future.<br \/>\n\u201cI could never say never\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">The 79-year-old musician had originally told The Times that he made a personal decision around 18 months ago that he did not want to tour, after almost five decades of life on the road.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">May explained that while he still loves performing and travelling, lengthy tours require giving up a considerable amount of personal freedom. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">He said he wanted more time for his wife Anita Dobson, his grandchildren and his work in astrophysics.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">His comments quickly led to headlines suggesting Queen\u2019s touring days were over.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">May has now responded, saying that interpretation was not what he meant. <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">He stressed that he had made a personal decision to take a break from touring rather than permanently closing the door on Queen returning to the road.<\/p>\n<p>        <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor\" class=\"content-image\" data-image-catalogue-id=\"847316\" width=\"660\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/847316.webp\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>    Sir Brian May and Roger Taylor.<\/p>\n<p>Picture: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gettyimages.co.uk\/license\/2297936615\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><br \/>\nGetty<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Queen projects continue<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">May also reassured fans that he and drummer Roger Taylor continue to work together on Queen projects behind the scenes, while he has been making new music.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">The guitarist said he does not know what the future holds and remains open to new ideas.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">Queen last completed a major tour with Adam Lambert in February 2024, when their Rhapsody Tour concluded in Japan.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">May has also previously spoken about exploring a different kind of Queen live experience, potentially using immersive technology rather than following the format of a traditional world tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph-text\">For now, there may be a break from the road, but according to Sir Brian May himself, the door to another Queen tour has not been closed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"8 Oct 2026, 07:30Updated: 47m ago May has clarified comments about the future of Queen after reports 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