Queen's American Concerts on Hold as Brian May Calls the US 'Dangerous'
Brian May, guitarist and vocalist of legendary rock band Queen, has dramatically changed his stance on performing in the United States. Just last year, the iconic musician expressed enthusiasm for a potential Vegas residency at the Sphere, citing its potential to bring something unique and spectacular to the stage.
However, after recent events, including the deaths of two U.S. citizens at the hands of immigration officials in Minnesota, May has reevaluated the country's safety. In an interview with The Daily Mail, he warned that America is "a dangerous place" and expressed concerns for fans' well-being. He also mentioned the tragic incidents surrounding the loss of life, stating that these events have made people "think twice" about visiting.
The band, which has been on a global tour since November 2023, was set to perform in various countries, but now it seems their U.S. concerts are off the table for the foreseeable future. Queen's recent performances have included appearances at festivals like Coachella, where Brian May made his highly anticipated comeback after suffering a minor stroke.
Additionally, there's a long-standing feud between the band and former President Donald Trump, who was involved in an effort to make their classic hits "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" part of campaign events. The situation turned out to be a difficult battle for Queen's team.
May has expressed his opposition to performing at the Glastonbury Festival due to animal welfare concerns on its grounds, but never rule out a potential return in the future.
Brian May, guitarist and vocalist of legendary rock band Queen, has dramatically changed his stance on performing in the United States. Just last year, the iconic musician expressed enthusiasm for a potential Vegas residency at the Sphere, citing its potential to bring something unique and spectacular to the stage.
However, after recent events, including the deaths of two U.S. citizens at the hands of immigration officials in Minnesota, May has reevaluated the country's safety. In an interview with The Daily Mail, he warned that America is "a dangerous place" and expressed concerns for fans' well-being. He also mentioned the tragic incidents surrounding the loss of life, stating that these events have made people "think twice" about visiting.
The band, which has been on a global tour since November 2023, was set to perform in various countries, but now it seems their U.S. concerts are off the table for the foreseeable future. Queen's recent performances have included appearances at festivals like Coachella, where Brian May made his highly anticipated comeback after suffering a minor stroke.
Additionally, there's a long-standing feud between the band and former President Donald Trump, who was involved in an effort to make their classic hits "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" part of campaign events. The situation turned out to be a difficult battle for Queen's team.
May has expressed his opposition to performing at the Glastonbury Festival due to animal welfare concerns on its grounds, but never rule out a potential return in the future.
I mean, who wouldn't want to visit a country where immigration officials can be so reckless? 
It's about time someone spoke up about those incidents and made people think twice before traveling there. And let's be real, the US has been dealing with some serious problems for years, so it's not like this is a new thing. I'm actually kinda surprised Brian May was ever enthusiastic about performing in the States to begin with 
. At least he's being honest now and taking a stand. Can't say I blame him for cancelling those concerts though 
. Brian May sounds like a total wimp to me 
. First, he's gonna say America is "dangerous" and now he's pulling his concerts? Give me a break 
. I mean, what's next? Is he gonna cancel all his world tours because of the occasional crime or something? The guy's just trying to get attention I guess 
. It's just a country with its problems like any other. May should at least try to stick to his music instead of getting all drama-prone about it 
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. It's like he's been saying it all along - America can be a pretty wild place 
. I mean, you've got people losing their lives at immigration checkpoints... that's just not okay. And let's not forget about Donald Trump trying to shoehorn Queen into his ego trip 
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. glad the band is pulling out, not sure how many more times they need to be embarrassed by their american escapades 
. but seriously, it's kinda weird that may only started worrying about safety now, considering his whole "we'll rock you" thing with trump was all about exploiting their music for politics... maybe he just realized the US isn't as 'rock on' friendly as he thought? 
. I think Brian May is right to be cautious about touring the US right now. The recent incidents of violence against migrants have been super concerning and it's not just about America being "a dangerous place" - it's about how we treat our own citizens and guests alike 
. It's interesting that May is now prioritizing his fans' safety over a potential Vegas residency, though - maybe this is an opportunity for the band to focus on more meaningful projects 
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. Vegas residency was looking fire too, would've been epic 
idk man i just got back from vegas last year and everything seemed fine lol also what's with all the drama between queen and trumps team 
. Those tragic incidents at immigration officials? No excuse for that, mate 
. You can't just dismiss someone's life like that.
. Brian's all about using his platform to make a difference, and if it means skipping a gig or two, so be it 
. On one hand, you can't blame May for prioritizing fans' well-being. But at the same time, it's also understandable that they want to continue spreading their music globally 
. As an artist, he has a platform to share his thoughts and concerns – kudos to him for speaking out 
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