Queen guitarist Brian May has revealed that the band will no longer tour in the United States, citing safety concerns. The 78-year-old musician told the Daily Mail that America has become 'a dangerous place at the moment,' marking a stark contrast to the country where Queen 'grew up' since their first performance in April 1974.
Despite a successful 2023 tour with American Idol alum Adam Lambert, May expressed regret over the decision. 'It's very sad because I feel like Queen grew up in America, and we love it, but it's not what it was. Everyone is thinking twice about going there at the moment,' he said.
The announcement follows comments from May's wife, Anita Dobson, who had urged him to retire from touring. May acknowledged the need for a break, stating, 'It was time to take a break and spend time with family, take stock.' However, he left the door open for future performances, adding, 'Never say never about not coming back.'
May also ruled out performing at Glastonbury Festival due to political disagreements with organisers, particularly over badger culling. 'They like killing badgers, and they think it's for sport, and that's something I cannot support,' he said. May, a longtime animal rights activist, founded the Save Me Trust to campaign for foxes and badgers.
