Brian May recalls he was afraid when playing God Save The Queen on …
During the 2002 ‘Party at the Palace’ performance, Brian May performed a breathtaking guitar solo of ‘God Save the Queen’ on the top of Buckingham Palace, the official residence of Her Majesty.
Since then, the concert has grown to become a landmark in British music history, and neither Brian May nor anybody else in attendance will ever forget it.
Recently, Queen’s lead guitarist talked about the experience and how it “changed him” as a person.
Performed live for millions of people worldwide, Brian’s lonesome solo was projected high above the city, with an orchestra far below him in the palace gardens.
Twenty years later, May discussed the performance and said it had a significant impact on his life.
“It was captivating and terrifying for me and it transformed me as a person,” he told Express.co.uk. “The roof was a very special thing, that is something you do once in your life.”
The Queen actress acknowledged the risk involved in the stunt and said it was a wonder everything worked as planned.
“I will always be proud of that occasion since it truly broke down boundaries and obstacles. Furthermore, a lot may have gone wrong. I am really happy it didn’t!
To commemorate Her Majesty’s 50 years as monarch, the brightest stars in pop and rock music gathered in Buckingham Palace Gardens.
Afterwards, Roger Taylor joined Brian on stage to perform songs including “Radio Gaga” with Phil Collins on lead vocals, as well as “We Will Rock You,” “We Are The Champions,” and “Bohemian Rhapsody” alongside the cast of the west end production of We Will Rock You.