Brian May Rules Out US Concerts Amid Growing Concern Over Safety and Politics
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Queen guitarist Brian May has announced that the band will no longer perform in the United States due to concerns over safety and politics. The news comes on the heels of two recent incidents involving immigration officials in Minnesota, which May described as "a dangerous place" where people are thinking twice about visiting.
Last year, May had expressed enthusiasm for a potential Queen residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, citing the opportunity to perform with his bandmates once again. However, his views have shifted significantly since then. In an interview with The Daily Mail, he stated that America is "no longer what it was" and that people are becoming increasingly hesitant to visit due to safety concerns.
The decision not to tour in the US has been met with disappointment from fans, who had been eagerly anticipating a return to the stage by one of the world's most iconic rock bands. May, however, remains steadfast in his conviction that Queen will continue to perform as long as circumstances allow it. "Never say never about not coming back," he said in a statement.
The news has also sparked controversy due to Queen's previous vocal opposition to President Donald Trump's use of their songs at campaign events. The band's efforts to distance themselves from the US leader's politics have been an ongoing battle, with some critics labeling them as hypocritical.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Queen's future performances, May is clear in his disdain for certain aspects of American culture and society. His comments on the treatment of animals at Glastonbury Festival, a UK-based event that has long been associated with animal welfare activism, have sparked renewed debate over the role of politics in music festivals.
While fans may be disappointed by Queen's decision to cancel their US tour, they can take comfort in May's commitment to using his platform to speak out against injustice and promote positive change. As one of rock music's most iconic figures, Brian May remains a powerful voice for artists everywhere who refuse to compromise their values or artistic integrity.
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the music industry, Queen guitarist Brian May has announced that the band will no longer perform in the United States due to concerns over safety and politics. The news comes on the heels of two recent incidents involving immigration officials in Minnesota, which May described as "a dangerous place" where people are thinking twice about visiting.
Last year, May had expressed enthusiasm for a potential Queen residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, citing the opportunity to perform with his bandmates once again. However, his views have shifted significantly since then. In an interview with The Daily Mail, he stated that America is "no longer what it was" and that people are becoming increasingly hesitant to visit due to safety concerns.
The decision not to tour in the US has been met with disappointment from fans, who had been eagerly anticipating a return to the stage by one of the world's most iconic rock bands. May, however, remains steadfast in his conviction that Queen will continue to perform as long as circumstances allow it. "Never say never about not coming back," he said in a statement.
The news has also sparked controversy due to Queen's previous vocal opposition to President Donald Trump's use of their songs at campaign events. The band's efforts to distance themselves from the US leader's politics have been an ongoing battle, with some critics labeling them as hypocritical.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Queen's future performances, May is clear in his disdain for certain aspects of American culture and society. His comments on the treatment of animals at Glastonbury Festival, a UK-based event that has long been associated with animal welfare activism, have sparked renewed debate over the role of politics in music festivals.
While fans may be disappointed by Queen's decision to cancel their US tour, they can take comfort in May's commitment to using his platform to speak out against injustice and promote positive change. As one of rock music's most iconic figures, Brian May remains a powerful voice for artists everywhere who refuse to compromise their values or artistic integrity.
. But at the same time, I get where Brian May is coming from. The US has had some weird stuff going on lately, especially with immigration and politics... it's like, no wonder people are hesitant to visit anymore 
. I mean, I love Queen as much as the next guy, but even I wouldn't want to perform in a place that's just gonna be all drama and stress 
. And yeah, I can see why they'd wanna distance themselves from Trump and his crew... not cool, dude 
. Still, it's sad to think that Queen might never come back to the States again 
. Guess we'll just have to keep rocking on over here 
... it's crazy how things have changed now. I mean, don't get me wrong, America has so much talent and energy, but Brian May seems pretty set against performing there again 
. And with good reason, considering some of the stuff he's seen - like those immigration incidents in Minnesota 
. I'm not surprised Queen wouldn't want to risk their safety or values on a US tour anymore. It's all about staying true to yourself and your art, you know? Brian May's always been one for speaking out against injustice, even if it means canceling some shows 
. At the end of the day, his commitment to doing what he thinks is right is what matters most 
especially with what's been going on with immigration officials. Brian May seems really passionate about using his platform for good, and I love that about him 
I mean, can you blame him though? 
America's got some serious issues going on right now 
and I don't think anyone wants to be associated with that 
. He's always been a strong voice for what he believes in and if that means taking a stand against the US politics then so be it 
. It's not like they're gonna change overnight or anything 
. The man is still gonna rock on and perform wherever they can safely do so 
. It's better to speak out now than later when it might be too late 
.
can't say i'm surprised, america has been having a lot of issues lately... immigration stuff, gun violence, all that 
i mean, it's not like you can just ignore those things, right? 
and now we'll have to see how this plays out with the sphere residency in vegas... fingers crossed they can still make that happen 