
Interestingly, Taylor turned down becoming Genesis’ drummer in the interim, making way for Phil Collins.
The Queen legend shares his birthday today with The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, who is now 77-years-old.
Brian May celebrated his 73rd birthday last weekend on July 19 and thanked fans for the birthday wishes.
The rock star wrote next to a snap of him and his wife Anita Dobson: “Birthday dinner for me – created by Anita – we dressed up to stay home !”
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