How did Brian May become famous?

Guitarist for the rock band Queen. Brian May achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the popular British rock band Queen, which rose to prominence in the mid-1970s with their albums Sheer Heart Attack and A Night at the Opera. Queen's signature heavy sound and the success of iconic anthems like "Crazy Little Thing Called Love," "Killer Queen," and "We Are the Champions" propelled the band into superstar status, and May's innovative guitar playing style became widely recognized and acclaimed.