Sir Brian May - The Red Special Guitar Podcast - Episode 20

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In this instalment today we are talking to Dr Brian Harold May himself. If you don’t know the story of the Red Special then you are in for a treat as Brian and his Dad built the guitar out of necessity when Brian was a 16 year old boy. What is more impressive is that he has used that same guitar not only through his whole recording career with Queen but he has also used it live every night on every tour for almost 60 years. In the episode we talk about everything from building the guitar, politics, animals, the Worldwide Red Special Community, his relationship with his dad Harold. This was a real honour for me to get to sit down with Bri and talk about all of this. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did recording it.
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Пікірлер: 398

  • @jagreb
    @jagreb Жыл бұрын

    Brian is proof that you can be rock star of epic proportions and still be a warm, polite, proper Gentleman at the same time.

  • @yoyma257

    @yoyma257

    Жыл бұрын

  • @willdwyer6782

    @willdwyer6782

    Жыл бұрын

    Not to mention a physicist who bears a striking resemblance to Isaac Newton now that he's in his 70s

  • @gaylachiriaco8667

    @gaylachiriaco8667

    Жыл бұрын

    @@willdwyer6782 True that 👍

  • @pippipster6767

    @pippipster6767

    Жыл бұрын

    Sir Paul M agrees …

  • @sandrahilton3239
    @sandrahilton3239 Жыл бұрын

    what a delightful, modest, clever, intelligent charismatic man Brian is. i love his humanity and his talent is wonderful and so is his self belief. Great interview. Long may he play. Been a fan since 1973. God bless you Brian

  • @Geotubest
    @Geotubest Жыл бұрын

    There aren't enough superlatives to describe Brian May. As a lover of astronomy and a guitarist myself, that he's an astrophysicist AND one of the greatest guitar players/composers ever ....PLUS such a gracious gentleman.... I'm really at a loss for words. He's an inspiration.

  • @jondunmore4268
    @jondunmore4268 Жыл бұрын

    My god, what great engineers the Mays were, to create this instrument and have it come together so perfectly, and for it to last for 6 decades.

  • @richarddadd8432
    @richarddadd8432 Жыл бұрын

    You can’t get better than this one! A must for all Brian May fans and devotees of the Red Special, well done Jon.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Richard - it came out rather well didn’t it?

  • @priscillanewton6216
    @priscillanewton62167 ай бұрын

    The first time I heard Brian May made his own guitar with his dad I couldn't believe it. That was probably in the early nineties when Freddie was leaving. Thirty years have past since then I'm still in love with this music. Such a Podcast to spread out the story about how the events unfold. To Sum up; watching two guys chatting like this give me some kind of relief in a world where almost everybody is blundering so bad.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    2 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and the lovely comment 😊

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo Жыл бұрын

    My God that was deep. I'm glad Brian really liked the early Who when they were a dangerous young band

  • @davidcamilli170
    @davidcamilli170 Жыл бұрын

    It's not only about how he plays, (he is one of greatest even among the greatest!) the more you hear Brian May speak , the more you love him!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    He is just such an awesome human in all ways

  • @nortski78
    @nortski78 Жыл бұрын

    That was a really excellent interview, well done. It's refreshing to see an interviewer just let the interviewee speak without interruptions.

  • @thepracticingguitarist
    @thepracticingguitarist Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful interview/discussion. Brian May is such an inspiration, as well as a gentleman, scholar, top-shelf musician, and amazing human being.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more

  • @pjhunton
    @pjhunton Жыл бұрын

    Pure legend, Brian eminates class and respect. His character is so relaxing and engaging, his guitar playing is just.....well, epic I think is an uderstatement. Destiny brought together Queen, the band created their own success and they have all made a positive impact on our world.

  • @raff9243
    @raff9243 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t know anything about guitars but I could listen to Brian speaking for ever!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    He is very easy to listen to isn't he?

  • @dsgb
    @dsgb Жыл бұрын

    A truly wonderful podcast Jon. Thank you for persevering for at least a year to finally get Brian May himself on The RSGP. Thank you also for focussing some of Brian's attention on the activities and endeavours of his enthusiast community. I'm proud to call you a friend. Doug. 👍🏻😀

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Doug. Much appreciated. I know you know what goes in to these things and the work behind the scenes to bring it life. :-)

  • @SamDeeksRelovedGuitars
    @SamDeeksRelovedGuitars Жыл бұрын

    Probably the most interesting Brian May interview I've ever heard, well done...well done.

  • @lorrainecimino8508
    @lorrainecimino8508 Жыл бұрын

    This was such a great podcast, it's wonderful to listen to Brian talk this long. I found myself smiling through the whole thing.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Lorraine.

  • @yoyma257

    @yoyma257

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks ❤

  • @fromgermany271
    @fromgermany271 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful man to listen to! I started to listen to his music in 1975, when the very first record I bought was „Night at the Opera“. But even without any music, he is a joy to my ears.

  • @craigfarleymusician8481
    @craigfarleymusician8481 Жыл бұрын

    Finally had the time to sit down in one go and enjoy every word and moment of this episode. Thank you so much for bringing us this Jon, makes me so proud to be part of the community and having been featured on here myself ❤

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Craig. Brian was rather good wasn't he? Yours is a great episode too :-)

  • @craigfarleymusician8481

    @craigfarleymusician8481

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast Brian is the boss! Seriously, loved it so much , and really happy for you personally to be able to get him onboard 😁 Too kind, but I felt honoured to be asked by you , and loved our chat very much 😊

  • @MattArnold-wo8zo
    @MattArnold-wo8zo Жыл бұрын

    Great podcast Jon, thank you, Brian is a wonderfully humble chap. I'm a Radiographer and had the honour to have scanned the Red Special. I believe it was either late 90's or 2002 ish and they were looking at producing replicas of the Red and obviously it having been built in such unique circumstances they weren't exactly sure what was going on inside. Brian's guitar tech brought the guitar in to the CT scan department at Bart's Hospital in London and my Superintendent at the time Adrian and myself performed a CT scan on her. It was a little overwhelming to think this was the actual iconic guitar that produced all those incredible songs. After we scanned it, I seem to remember some rather cheesy photos of me with it slung over my neck, sadly before the time when mobile phones were a thing, so I don't have copies!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Matt Arnold! What a story!! Would you mind emailing me? Would love to chat…

  • @GioLasarDesign

    @GioLasarDesign

    Жыл бұрын

    I guess you can see those x-ray in the recent video for "on my way up", it seems that Brian has hung them in his room of memories!

  • @dianecourtney2724

    @dianecourtney2724

    Жыл бұрын

    Love your comment ✌🏼

  • @MattArnold-wo8zo

    @MattArnold-wo8zo

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey, of course that's fine - I'd kind of forgotten about it tbh, until I stumbled upon this podcast and it brought it back!@@TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

  • @MrWaynePage
    @MrWaynePage Жыл бұрын

    I know a lot of what he says here has been said before, but you see the honesty in his face which i've found incredibly touching in this video. How he talks about his dad left me pretty choked. But the question of what he thinks his dad would think of the red special meet ups, and people talking about the replica's they've made, has really hit home what Brian and his dad have created. It's like they've created a motorbike that competes with the old classics. Just amazing. I went to the house they built the guitar earlier this year. The shed is still there. I so hope a blue plaque is put there or its turned into a museum.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for you words Wayne

  • @andriyderkach2065
    @andriyderkach2065 Жыл бұрын

    Greatings from Kyiv, great conversation! I am a guitarist and loved Queen since I was a kid, had plesure to watch Queen live in Kharkiv, never forget it!

  • @teaboyuk
    @teaboyuk Жыл бұрын

    Two absolutely lovely blokes. Magical. Brian May is a true gentleman. Jon underhill is a great interviewer with a beautiful smile.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that 😊

  • @rrf85
    @rrf85 Жыл бұрын

    Hearing Brian talk always brings me peace. A genius and a loving soul.

  • @maria_haarajoki
    @maria_haarajoki Жыл бұрын

    Brian is a fabulous storyteller! I could listen to him for hours.. Thanks for a great interview!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Maria

  • @yoyma257

    @yoyma257

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks ❤for your support

  • @kirklazenby1
    @kirklazenby1 Жыл бұрын

    What I really loved about this video; is when Brian expressed his insecurity regarding whether he could accomplish his dreams with that guitar. Sentimentality was not his reason for sticking with it, but realising its innate uniqueness as maybe being key to achieving his musical aims.

  • @Aussie1276
    @Aussie1276 Жыл бұрын

    I have a signed Red Special that I brought after seeing Queen and Adam Lambert in the pouring rain in Brisbane 2020. I have had a broken shoulder and have not been able to play her but she takes pride of place in the corner of my living room.

  • @dreamscuba
    @dreamscuba Жыл бұрын

    This is the first time I have watched your podcast and you have Dr Brian May! Wow, wow, wow... He is such a gent. I never get bored with him telling the story of his Red Special... Thank you.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @robchiles8822
    @robchiles8822 Жыл бұрын

    I was absolutely riveted listening to this! Smartest rock star of all time. I would love to see a movie about the design and building process and the love between Father and Son.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    That would be cool!

  • @skyhorseprice6591
    @skyhorseprice6591 Жыл бұрын

    What a great interview and what an awesome person is Brian May. He's been a huge influence on me personally as a guitarist and here he is after 40+ years of success....and he's such a gracious, kind man. There are no words for how incredibly wonderful this made me feel, so perhaps I will leave you with the phrase I came up with for the "hey we can fix it in the mix," crowd (who are still around today). _You can't polish a turd!_ 🤟😆🤣

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting 👍🏻

  • @martijnvaassen
    @martijnvaassen10 ай бұрын

    The best interview with Brian out there...this channel should be huge

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words

  • @itslikethesamebutdifferent8020
    @itslikethesamebutdifferent8020 Жыл бұрын

    This was amazing. To have Brian on one of the episodes is a dream come true for all of us devotees of the red special. Hearing new stories is always something i look forward to every time i hear the man speak. Well done 👍

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @JackolynSparrow
    @JackolynSparrow Жыл бұрын

    FINALLY!! Wonderful episode, Jon!! I'm already looking forward to your next episode with Bri now 😎😎

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Let’s hope he entertains another one. Thanks Sarah

  • @maryadamec124
    @maryadamec124 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Jon, that was so totally amazing!! I am not a guitarist but I certainly know and cherish the gentleman that is Dr. Brian May, not to mention familiar with a vast amount (really cannot say all) of his music, that I subbed to your channel in hopes of seeing and hearing more about him... his hopes and dreams for the future of our world and the world of Queen... not to mention I can also enjoy the hard work you do in bringing us such wonderful stories of other people influenced by this man and his creation... looking forward to more soon... blessings.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mary, means a lot

  • @Guttalaser
    @Guttalaser Жыл бұрын

    What an intelligent and deep and philosophic and polite and elegant person Brian is! All his qualities are in his Art, in his musical instruments, in his solos and in his words. Look at his eyes when he speaks... he is always searching the best intelligent and right and measured thing to say! Great Man and great Artist.

  • @jeffmckinnon5842
    @jeffmckinnon5842 Жыл бұрын

    I have always liked Brian. He seemed to be the levelheaded one. The guitar always symbolized a bit of magic, even when the band was kind of new. There are things in this world that were always supposed to happen, and Queen was definitely one of them. Great video. Thank you both for making it.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for your comment Jeff. Couldnt agree more

  • @ClassicRockSolo
    @ClassicRockSolo Жыл бұрын

    Brilliant podcast Jon, well done. Always amazes me how humbled Brian is by it all.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    It comes across he is a little unaware of what he means to us all. Hopefully he is starting to realise

  • @StillLivinTheBlues
    @StillLivinTheBlues Жыл бұрын

    I absolutely loved this interview. I hope you guys sit down again in the future and have another one! Great job, bud!

  • @JulesFox
    @JulesFox Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful podcast - a real gift. Thank you for championing, driving this Podcast and your passion for the guitars and Brian and Queen's music.

  • @MrGuitarPrayer
    @MrGuitarPrayer Жыл бұрын

    I had a lovely time watching this. Ukraine sends warm regards, we all remember you guys, thank you for the support that the UK gives to us.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comments

  • @yoyma257

    @yoyma257

    Жыл бұрын

  • @Guitarist789
    @Guitarist789 Жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful moment thank you for documenting and sharing this conversation. What an interesting person Brian is!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @fabiofranca5610
    @fabiofranca5610 Жыл бұрын

    Uau !! My day gets better when I hear my idol since I was a teenager talking!! Congratulations from Brazil!!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Fabio

  • @StealthParrot
    @StealthParrot Жыл бұрын

    That tremolo is just genius, what a treat to listen to this guitar legend explain in detail how the guitar was built. Fantastic!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s pretty special isn’t it?

  • @markwade2530
    @markwade2530 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely agree on this government... disgraceful bunch. But love the rest of this podcast.... keep on rocking Bri.

  • @edzammit9050
    @edzammit9050 Жыл бұрын

    What a awesome person is Brain May. I was inspired with the story of him and his Dad. My father was similar in that he took interest in our lives. The Red special guitar is truely a labour of love for Brain. I bought the Red special guitar book when It first came out was would read it through over and over. It just proves that when there is a will there’s a way. You don’t alway have to buy a fender or Les Paul and can build a guitar if you really want to. Brian is a inspiration to all guitar builders. The wiring within it and switch arrangement is simply brilliant. The roller bridge is what should be on every guitar. Brian and his great Dad made a instrument ahead of it’s time. Every time Brian plays that guitar his father is with him. I’ve heard the red special at the Queen concert in Melbourne Australia. Awesome. Great interview. Thanks again.

  • @halfbackmutt
    @halfbackmutt Жыл бұрын

    This is worth following to the end, Brian May as I have never heard him, I like him even more.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching :-)

  • @blackfishgaming7145
    @blackfishgaming71457 ай бұрын

    Brian May. What a true guitar hero on so many levels. 🎸🤘🏼❤️✨

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    7 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more

  • @pasteboard5269
    @pasteboard5269 Жыл бұрын

    This is the best Brian May interview I've ever experienced, the details on the building of the red special blew my mind and he's such a lovely man! Thankyou from a life long Queen fan🙂

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thank you! What a review!

  • @pasteboard5269

    @pasteboard5269

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast ❤

  • @0xO2
    @0xO2 Жыл бұрын

    Very thankful to Dr. May!

  • @theeverlastingtension
    @theeverlastingtension9 ай бұрын

    Hey Jon, great work. What a fabulous conversation. Brian is obviously such a lovely humble man, I have nothing but respect for him. A national treasure, our Bri…..God bless him!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    9 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more! Thanks for watching and commenting

  • @chickenlickin3820
    @chickenlickin38209 ай бұрын

    Thanks Bri! love you lots xxx God bless you all.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @dcsabi1
    @dcsabi1 Жыл бұрын

    Very very well done Jon. It was awesome! Wish you could have him, lots of great questions were asked but many more still can be asked. Would be great to ask him about more on music, inspirations behind the great Queen songs, songwritings, studio works....ect. Thank you John fo this hour!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    You are very welcome. Yes lots of questions still to ask. Hopefully we get the opportunity one day to talk again

  • @tracychappell2029
    @tracychappell20294 ай бұрын

    Listening from St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Thank you for a wonderful podcast and for your time. ❤

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    4 ай бұрын

    You are so welcome!

  • @PianobyDavidHallett
    @PianobyDavidHallett Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jon, thank you Brian! A brilliant way to spend my Monday evening.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks David 👍🏻

  • @JorgedelasAlas
    @JorgedelasAlas Жыл бұрын

    So much insight from the man who actually built the guitar. It's so thrilling to follow the thought process and research that went into The Red Special. Great podcast!

  • @kirklazenby1
    @kirklazenby1 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to have come across this video. Cheers

  • @louisricciardi326
    @louisricciardi326 Жыл бұрын

    I just discovered this podcast and it is amazing. Cannot wait for another meetup in the US

  • @paulmartin8100
    @paulmartin8100 Жыл бұрын

    That was truly excellent. I've been a fan since the early 80s, I feel like I've read and watched eveything but that really was a revelation. Sire we know the main bits but all the incidentals we've ever heard. Thanks

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Paul

  • @daphne6619
    @daphne6619 Жыл бұрын

    I learned about these podcasts through Sarah Rugg. She is an amazing artist. I'm so glad she led me to this. I'm always both impressed and amazed how down to earth and humble Sir Bri is. I don't really think he's fully realized, and may never, how many people over the world he's brought together in many different ways. He is so inspiring to me as a human. I could go on and on, but I'll leave it here, that you, Jon did a most spectacular job of being the perfect host. Thank you for this.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for finding me. Sarah is lovely isn’t she and such a talented artist. I’m really pleased you enjoyed the video and thank you for your kind words 😊

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner10 ай бұрын

    Great job to the interviewer.....asks really good questions and doesn't interrupt the interviewee. It's refreshing. Thank you

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the feedback. There is nothing worse than an interviewer who doesn’t let the guest speak

  • @davewestner

    @davewestner

    10 ай бұрын

    @@TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast Too true....have seen it too many times with musical heroes of mine...interviewer just wants to butt in and tell their own stories. Was particularly bad in one with a certain legendary recording engineer. Guy was trying to tell stories that were entirely new but the doofus interviewer wouldn't let him talk.

  • @GilesWaithe
    @GilesWaithe8 ай бұрын

    So great to hear all these details, and love that asked the question about what he was imagining when he built the guitar! Thank you.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    8 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @conniegifford6266
    @conniegifford62668 ай бұрын

    I loved listening to Brian talk about making the red special. His smile melts my ❤heart

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching

  • @avetius
    @avetius2 ай бұрын

    Brian is on of the most amazing human beings I know. He is one of the most known and respected musicians of our time, a solid scientist, activist and so much more, yet he speaks to people as a member of their family, as an old friend who came by for a nice and cozy dinner. Every single topic and opinion he speakes out seems taken from our everyday conversations about the human race, it's ups and downs: Brexit, Ukrain, Armenia, politics, animals, human relations... Simply a-mazing!

  • @Mary.F.
    @Mary.F. Жыл бұрын

    What a brilliant episode/interview ! I really enjoyed listening to this long chat - it's always a joy to listen to Brian talking about his Guitar, which has essentially become a part of him.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Mary, appreciate the comments

  • @rico007d
    @rico007d Жыл бұрын

    amazing !! thank you for this incredible podcast !!! thank you Brian for being the coolest guitarist in the world. We love you !!!❤

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for tuning in and glad you enjoyed it.

  • @LongAwayMay
    @LongAwayMay Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic podcast. Bri is the sweetest, smartest, and funniest man alive. I feel a connection with him/relate to him at times. This is one podcast im sure I and everyone else will be re-listening to. Thanks so much Jon. Fingers crossed he comes to a meetup :D

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Branden!

  • @jansonk1
    @jansonk15 ай бұрын

    Just amazing. He is just such a rare human being. Incredible. What a pleasure...thank you.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    5 ай бұрын

    Couldn't agree more! Thank you for watching

  • @image30p
    @image30p Жыл бұрын

    That was beautiful! Over an hour of feeling happy and thinking good thoughts. ❤

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    I have watched it a few times and always feel better after

  • @monsieurchevrebois9811
    @monsieurchevrebois9811 Жыл бұрын

    Wow, Thank you for creating such a captivating video. I attended a meet back in Bracknell over 10 years ago where the "old girl" made an appearance. That was something else. This video takes it to a whole new level.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comment

  • @DaganWilkin
    @DaganWilkin Жыл бұрын

    This is absolutely fantastic!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Dagan

  • @MrPnew1
    @MrPnew18 ай бұрын

    The best interview with Sir Brian about his guitar. Thanks guys, what a gentleman he is.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    7 ай бұрын

    Thank you for your kind words

  • @paulelverstone8677
    @paulelverstone8677 Жыл бұрын

    This is a lovely thing to watch. I read a meme the other day (sign of the times *rollseyes*) that said: Thankyou music, for being there when no-one else was. This is an unspoken part of music imho. Music is so much more than just something to listen to. It's how it makes you feel, it's nostalgia, it's feel-good vibes and it's an arm around your shoulder. Music is the universal language of the world - everyone knows the whole do-rey-mi - and I like that connection with everyone else. As for Dr Brian May; he was kind enough to reply a message that I'd left once here on youtube; with intention of connecting with the fans through the pandemic. That is the kind of guy he is. Humble, gentile, immensely likeable. Great podcast. Enjoyed it a lot...

  • @PetraKann
    @PetraKann Жыл бұрын

    Unique guitarist, unique sound. No surprised that his guitar is a one off - plus the fact that Brian uses a coin as a plectrum. Great to hear the detail and his recollection of the experience with his father when putting the guitar together. Good interview. Never having to re-fret the original guitar is astonishing. Why Brian? "...the people get the leaders they deserve" [Plato ~400BC]

  • @MetalGreggNY75
    @MetalGreggNY75 Жыл бұрын

    Jon…That interview was awesome and you did a really great job interviewing Brian. I’m so glad I stumbled on to your podcast channel.

  • @Flukey_1970
    @Flukey_19707 ай бұрын

    Every time i see Brian being interviewed he is just so humble and unpretentious. A true legend.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    7 ай бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more - thanks for watching

  • @user-kl5lz5qo3f
    @user-kl5lz5qo3f10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the opportunity to see this magnificent interview. It was very interesting and educational. Great podcast Jon 👌. Sir Brian, thank you for the fantastic music and the explanation of The Red Special, your baby. You may be very proud 👏

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @BibtheBoulder
    @BibtheBoulder Жыл бұрын

    As a lifelong Queen fan (lucky enough to have seen them play twice) this was compulsive viewing.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Bib

  • @barthandelus8340
    @barthandelus8340 Жыл бұрын

    Wait - so that guitar that Brian May built all those years ago is the same one he has now? That is literally mindpopping. When you think of all the history, albums, tours, rehearsals that it's seen - damn!!! That is gonna be worth an absolute fortune one day, six figures easy. What an absolute legend, this interview was absolutely fascinating, thanks!!!!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s right. He built it as a teenager with his dad and used it forever. Mind boggling

  • @stevehalling816

    @stevehalling816

    Жыл бұрын

    I find it incredible that it's never had a refret

  • @telekon809
    @telekon809 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Jon , what a fantastic pod cast wow with the man himself that was unbelievable, just subscribed when I sore this vid many thanks for putting this together, I will speak soon , would also be interested in the next meet up, Thank you so much cheers from north Wales 👍🏻🎸

  • @cac6612
    @cac6612 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Jon! You kept the podcast going smoothly. Wonderful!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for saying that :-) Means a lot

  • @yoyma257

    @yoyma257

    Жыл бұрын

  • @Rocklicks72
    @Rocklicks72 Жыл бұрын

    Great interview Jon 😊 You must have been nervous but I like how you just let Bri talk. Nice one 😊

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks James, not too nervous really, just wanted to make sure I gave a good account of the Red Special Community and what it means to all of us to Brian :-)

  • @Rocklicks72

    @Rocklicks72

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast you did really well. This video will perform well and last for ever because he went so in depth.

  • @toddchappell6216
    @toddchappell6216 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!!

  • @joycemoore4933
    @joycemoore4933 Жыл бұрын

    I have watched this twice ! I hear something new each time that I missed previously! Thanks for sharing your podcast!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for listening Joyce, there are some lovely parts in the episode aren’t there?

  • @nielsvw
    @nielsvw Жыл бұрын

    Simply wonderful! Well done.

  • @MrPaolo101
    @MrPaolo101 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this...absolutely loved it!.

  • @dbm27274
    @dbm27274 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one Jon. I’ve thanked you on the forum too. Two nice blokes having a chat. Loved it

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks David. So pleased you enjoyed it

  • @grif900
    @grif9005 ай бұрын

    Do meet your hero's. I have been playing guitars, (and also started with Ukes) for about as long as that guitar has been around. I discovered Queen in the early seventies ,when Bohemian Rhapsody was on AM radio ;and that song changed my whole attitude about how to play a guitar. What a great inspiration this kind man is!

  • @davewestner
    @davewestner10 ай бұрын

    There's not too many people that are as great at being a celebrity as Brian May. Also, to me, the most incredible thing about the Red Special build to me is the fact that a teenager actually had the patience to see a project like that thru to the end.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    10 ай бұрын

    This literally blows my mind every time I think about it

  • @davewestner

    @davewestner

    10 ай бұрын

    @@TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast I had never really thought about it til I watched this....I'm not a Red Special expert at all.....knew the story since forever, but for some reason, hearing it presented this way kinda blew my mind a bit.

  • @brianrichmond3777
    @brianrichmond3777 Жыл бұрын

    Brian May's father deeply loved him but couldn't understand how he would be able to make a living and build a life through being a musician which caused conflict, disappointment and estrangement for a long time which, fortunately, was overcome because Brian is incredibly talented and found complementary musical artists who he collaborated and succeeded with. He always has his father with him in his Red Special guitar helping him succeed.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes sir

  • @diegoquesada2572
    @diegoquesada2572 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Jon, I enjoyed so much, to see Brian so relaxed telling stories and sharing. And you are amazing conducting the interview. Cheers for more success, be sure there are many of us around the world, that are very grateful for your efforts!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Diego, kind words and much appreciated

  • @GhostNation1
    @GhostNation19 ай бұрын

    What an incredible interview with a gentleman. One of my relatives has met Brian on several occasions through his work with animal rights charities and said he is an absolute gentleman and as genuine a human being as you can find. I think this interview reflects this well. Thank you.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching and commenting. Brian is a real gentleman and an amazing human being.

  • @kevinkiso4579
    @kevinkiso4579 Жыл бұрын

    I met Brian he in Seattle when I was fourteen years old after their second show of "The Game" tour at the Seattle Center Coliseum. I had been learning to play early Queen, Zeppelin, The Who, Jeff Beck Group(s), etc, since I was nine, ten years old. I had never seen or heard anything so elaborate, bombastic, colorful, emotional, as Queen live. I was just a kid and he was standing right next to me. I'll never, ever forget his kindness. P.s. Just liked and subbed because this is too great not to be a part of. Thank you from Seattle.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the sub. Wow what a story. Brian remains one of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of talking to.

  • @petereid8701
    @petereid87017 ай бұрын

    Wow what a superb episode and a fantastic interview

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching :-)

  • @tonypreece3586
    @tonypreece3586 Жыл бұрын

    He is riveting and he tells the story of red brilliantly. He should do a documentary of him building a guitar from scratch.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    He certainly should!

  • @alanchow5465
    @alanchow5465 Жыл бұрын

    Well done Jon, great interview and lovely to hear it from the man himself and straight from the heart.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching Alan

  • @davidstorm4015
    @davidstorm4015 Жыл бұрын

    What a fantastic podcast, it is clear that Brian enjoyed it and you feel watching it that you got down to some of his innermost thoughts. Well done.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks David

  • @colinwiles4712
    @colinwiles47127 ай бұрын

    What tremendous Inspiration.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    6 ай бұрын

    Couldn’t agree more. Thanks for watching

  • @spidey4fun
    @spidey4fun Жыл бұрын

    Excellent podcast. Very well balanced interview.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Brad 👍🏻

  • @RobSinner
    @RobSinner5 ай бұрын

    Wow, as a Queen fan is absolutely incredible to have the chance to see Mr Brian May speaking like this face to face, like if he was talking straight to my face on a videocall. I remember the old days in internet, I would visit elblogdequeen almost everyday, I was all crazy about Queen and Brian May, recently I bought his signature Amplitube kit and now I can play his songs with his tone while I watch him telling stories about Queen, how fantastic is this??? God save the Queen!!!

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    5 ай бұрын

    Thanks for watching Rob. It was a great day getting to chat to Dr Sir Brian Harold May.

  • @gplaza
    @gplaza Жыл бұрын

    Amazing interview ❤ fantastic job, Jon. One rock star interview a rock god.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Gonzalo!! 😎

  • @ThreeChordDave
    @ThreeChordDave Жыл бұрын

    Wow I thought I knew the full story of the Red Special but I learned so much from this. Glad to have found this community and will check out a lot more of the content now that I know you're here.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    Жыл бұрын

    Welcome aboard Dave! Glad you enjoyed it. Let me know if there is anything I can help with.

  • @Slaghill
    @Slaghill10 ай бұрын

    Absolutely fantastic. Thanks.

  • @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    @TheRedSpecialGuitarPodcast

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!