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Brian May denies Queen will never tour again: 'Misinterpreted'

Brian May denies Queen will never tour again: 'Misinterpreted'

Queen guitarist Brian May has clarified that he did not announce an end to the band's touring, stating that his previous comments about taking a break were misinterpreted as a permanent retirement. May explained that his personal decision to pause touring was influenced by a desire to spend more time with his family, though he continues to collaborate with bandmate Roger Taylor on ongoing projects.

Queen guitarist Brian May has clarified that he did not state the band would permanently stop touring, noting that his previous comments were misinterpreted. He explained that his decision was a personal choice to take a break from the rigorous demands of touring following the loss of a family friend while the band was performing in the United States. May struggled with the realization that professional commitments prevented him from returning home during that difficult time, leading him to prioritize spending more quality time with his family, including his wife and grandchildren, after five decades on the road.

Despite stepping back from live performances, May confirmed that his creative partnership with Queen drummer Roger Taylor remains active as they continue to work on various projects behind the scenes. While he remains uncertain about the long-term future of live performances for the band, he emphasized that he has not ruled out future opportunities and remains open to new musical adventures. Queen concluded their last major international tour in early 2024 featuring Adam Lambert as the lead vocalist.

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