Brian May Net Worth

Brian May’s net worth: Brian May is an English musician, singer, guitarist, composer and astrophysicist who has a net worth of $ 210 million. Born Brian Harold May on July 19, 1947 in Hampton, London, England, he achieved international fame as the guitarist of Queen. In addition to being a founding member of Queen, May is also a doctor in astrophysics, a 3D stereoscopic photo authority and a passionate advocate and animal rights activist. Brian, a diligent astronomy student working toward a Ph.D., decided to suspend his academic studies when Queen‘s popularity exploded for the first time. Since the group’s formation in 1970, the band enjoyed a worldwide success with several hits, including the most recognizable rock anthems, “We Will Rock You” and “We Are the Champions.” Using a homemade guitar called “Red Special”, he contributed to many compositions “Tie Your Mother Down”, “I Want It All”, “We Will Rock You”, “Fat Bottomed Girls” and “Who Wants to Live Forever ” Like other members of the band, May‘s fortune has steadily increased even after the death of singer Freddie Mercury in 1991. Thanks to his contributions to the music industry and charity work, he was named Commander of the Order More Excellent of the British Empire (CBE) in 2005. Two years later, he finally obtained a doctorate in astrophysics from Imperial College in 2007 and served as Chancellor of John Moores University in Liverpool from 2008 to 2013. He currently resides in Windlesham, Surrey.