Ranked: Best Guitarists of All-Time

Brian May

Brian May is a brainy astrophysicist who incorporated creative sounds into rock history, distinctive to that of Queen. His orchestral solos ranged from three part harmonies to proto-metal riffing to create a sound that shot through the globe. Even his own guitar incorporated his creative style, given that it was made by may and his father.

“Killer Queen” demonstrates his three part guitar harmonies, while “Bohemian Rhapsody” showcases a trebly solo that matches the orchestrated sound of the song. Other of May’s styling can be seen in Queen’s diverse portfolio.