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May Showers

hanks for the gracious nod to Brian May, one of the finest and most gentlemanly guitarists to grace rock and roll for perhaps ever []. The interview was entertaining and informative. I had no idea Queen had toured with Mott the Hoople — of all bands! But what I found most enlightening was the article on “10 Queen Songs. Brian not only wrote it but sings it too. It’s catchy and sweet and should have been a hit. Brian himself said it’s one of the songs he’d like to be remembered for, and for good reason. It’s a hidden gem! —STEPHEN SPE CKLER