Brian May, the legendary guitarist of Queen, opened up about his emotional struggles amid the current state of the world, receiving an outpouring of support from fans across social media. The 77-year-old musician took to Instagram with a poignant message paired with a close-up video of the moon, capturing a moment of serene beauty amid global turmoil.
In his heartfelt caption, May admitted, “While the world seems to be plunging into lunacy — I find it hard to look — a little escapism helps.” The image, taken by May himself using his 10-inch Dobsonian telescope and an iPhone, shows the moon in its first quarter phase. He reflected on a cherished memory: “I will never forget having breakfast with the first man to stand on our very own and only natural satellite — Neil Armstrong, a wise, generous and truly decent human being. I feel the world is crying out now for such people. Meanwhile I give you the Moon. First Quarter. Bri.”
The post struck a chord with his followers, many of whom praised the image’s calming effect and expressed solidarity with May’s sentiments. Comments flooded in with messages such as: “Sometimes the beauty of nature and space is the right kind of escapism that is needed to carry on in times like these,” and “A beautiful and much needed post.”
This emotional moment follows another recent tribute from May to the late Mick Ralphs, the influential rock guitarist and songwriter who passed away last week at age 81. May honored Ralphs by calling him “a wonderful instinctive player with a massive sound and superb feel, classic songwriter and originator of many immortal riffs,” adding, “Respect and love, Mick. RIP. Bri.”
Ralphs, who had spent his final years bedridden after a stroke, died peacefully in a care home in Oxfordshire. He is survived by his wife Susie, two sons, and three stepchildren.
Brian May’s candid reflections and tributes underscore not only his deep connection to music and history but also his vulnerability in the face of today’s challenges. Fans continue to rally around him, finding comfort in both his artistry and his honesty.
