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Brian May Rules Out Queen Tours
Brian May confirms Queen will not tour again after 18 months of decision.
In brief
Brian May confirms Queen will not tour again after 18 months of decision. Brian May has decided not to tour with Queen again, citing family and personal commitments. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Brian May's decision
Brian May made a decision 18 months ago not to tour again after a close family friend died in the United States.
“I made a decision 18 months ago that I didn't want to tour again.”
Family and personal reasons
May said he has a wife, grandchildren, and wants to do astrophysics, so he thinks 50 years is enough for touring.
“I have a wife, grandchildren and a lot of astrophysics I want to do, so I'm thinking maybe 50 years is enough.”
Queen's future plans
May wants to create an immersive experience using technology but has serious misgivings about AI data centers.
“I think an immersive experience is still on the cards and it could conquer time and space, but currently you can't make it without AI and I have serious misgivings about that.”
Roger Taylor's view
Roger Taylor said he loves playing live but believes Brian May's decision is the main factor in Queen's future touring plans.
“Well, it is a big machine to gear up, if you know what I mean, but really, I think it's more down to Brian than me.”
Queen's next move
Queen may explore innovative methods like immersive experiences instead of traditional touring.
“We do want to do something fairly revolutionary, not as ABBA did with digital avatars.”
What to remember
Brian May has decided not to tour with Queen again, citing family and personal commitments.
