Coachella 2025 got a royal surprise Brian May hit the stage

by kiran verma 13 April,2025

Brian May also teased the possibility of new Queen music

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A powerful comeback for the 77-year-old rock legend

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Fans lost it as Brian May ripped through the famous solo on stage

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This comes just 7 months after suffering a minor stroke

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The stroke temporarily affected his ability to play guitar

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Brian May made a full recovery and proved it on stage

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