Now, he has added another honor to his list of accolades.
The British guitarist has been knighted by King Charles III in recognition of his contributions to music and charity.
The knighting ceremony took place at Buckingham Palace on March 14, 2023.
In 2020 he was named Greatest Guitarist of All Time byTotal Guitar Magazine.
Queens performance at Live Aid in 1985 is acknowledged as the greatest live set in history.
He is also an accomplished astrophysicist, now attached as stereoscopist to many NASA Space exploration teams.
After rising to fame with Queen in the 1970s, he put aside his astrophysics studies for decades.
He then received his PhD from Imperial College London in 2007.
The latter has become themost streamed songfrom the 20th century and was certified Diamond in the United States.
Mayrespondedto the honor with the message: Im happy and grateful to receive this honor.
I will endeavor to be worthyto be that Knight in Shining Armour.
His new title comes in recognition of his contributions to music and charity.
Arise Sir Brian May Brian’s investiture as a Knight of The Realm took place today at Buckingham Palace.
The knighthood was presented to Brian by His Royal Highness, King Charles.
Many congratulations, Sir Brian!
