Brian May FILE PHOTO: Sir Brian May attends the "Andrea Bocelli 30: The Celebration", Andrea Bocelli celebrates his 30th anniversary in music with three star-studded concerts at Teatro Del Silenzio on July 19, 2024 in Lajatico, Italy. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Mercury Studios) (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images for Mercury Studios)
By Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Queen’s Brian May is one of the best guitarists of all time but what he called a “health hiccup” left him unable to control his arm recently.
The “health hiccup” as he called it was actually a minor stroke, but he assured fans that while he was not able to use his arm last week, he can once again play the instrument, CNN reported.
May shared the health scare on his Instagram feed earlier this week, calling it “a little scary” but thanks to the hospital staff he is OK, but he is “grounded” for the time being, not allowed to drive, fly on a plane or get his heart rate too high.
May not only is a rocker, he is also an animal rights activist and an astrophysicist, CNN reported.
This is not the first health scare for the musician. In 2020 he had a heart attack and had three stents inserted. He also had a stomach hemorrhage due to the medications he was given for his heart.
May was named the best guitarist of all time by Guitar World in 2023. He also was knighted last year by King Charles III.
Queen sold more than 87.6 million albums in the U.S. including hits such as “We Will Rock You,” “We Are the Champions” and “Bohemian Rhapsody.” The final song inspired the title of the 2018 biopic which saw the Oscar going to Rami Malek for his portrayal of band frontman Freddie Mercury, Deadline reported.
The band, now fronted by Adam Lambert, finished up its Rhapsody Tour in February after it was delayed by COVID.
Brian May through the years Brian May and Queen and Adam Lambert perform at the Fire Fight Australia, a concert for National Bushfire Relief in Sydney on February 16, 2020. - More than 24 acts are performing at the nine-hour fundraising concert for victims of the recent bushfires in Australia. (Photo by PETER PARKS / AFP) (Photo by PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images) (PETER PARKS/AFP via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years Brian May stands beside Grace the Hedgehog, mascot of the Save Me Trust, in College Green, opposite the Palace of Westminster in London. (Photo by Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images) (Jonathan Brady/PA Images via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years ATLANTA - FEBRUARY 21: (L-R) Drummer Roger Taylor and guitarist Brian May of Queen perform at the Omni Coliseum on February 21, 1977 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Tom Hill/WireImage) (Tom Hill/WireImage via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years Brian May of Queen during 2006 VH1 Rock Honors - Show at Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. (Photo by Chris Polk/FilmMagic) (Christopher Polk/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 30: Mike Myers and Brian May attend "Bohemian Rhapsody" New York premiere at The Paris Theatre on October 30, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage) (John Lamparski/WireImage via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: (L-R) Adam Lambert and Brian May attend ITV Palooza! at The Royal Festival Hall on November 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) (Jeff Spicer/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 23: Brian May and Anita Dobson attend ITV Palooza! at The Royal Festival Hall on November 23, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) (Dave J Hogan/Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years Barry Manilow with Sir Elton John and Brian May. Barry Manilow chose to wear the black and white diamond watch from the Elton John watch collection by Chopard (Photo by KMazur/WireImage) (KMazur/WireImage via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years Singer Freddie Mercury (1946 - 1991) and guitarist Brian May of British rock band Queen in concert at Wembley Stadium, July 1986. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 06: Brian May attends the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years British Rock group Queen making a video for their latest single "Its A Hard Life" in Munich, West Germany. 22nd June 1984.British Rock group Queen consisting of Roger Taylor, Brian May, Freddie Mercury and John Deacon, making a video for their latest single "Its A Hard Life" in Munich, West Germany. 22nd June 1984. (Photo by Mike Maloney/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) (Mirrorpix/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years Musicians Freddie Mercury of Queen, Ian Hunter, and Brian May of Queen attend Queen Party on August 9, 1982 at Danceteria in New York City. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years Dave Grohl of Foo Fighters performs with Brian May of Queen, inductee (Photo by KMazur/WireImage) (KMazur/WireImage via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years Guitarist Brian May of British rock band Queen receives a copy of 'Astounding Science Fiction' during a party thrown by Elektra Records, 1977. The artwork in the magazine inspired the cover of the Queen album 'News of the World'. John Deacon is on the far left and Brian's wife Chrissy Mullen May is on the right. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Queen’s Brian May presents Def Leppard onstage at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show at Barclays Center on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images For The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) ((C)Kevin Mazur/Getty Images For The Rock and Ro)
Brian May through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 14: (EMBARGOED FOR PUBLICATION IN UK TABLOID NEWSPAPERS UNTIL 48 HOURS AFTER CREATE DATE AND TIME. MANDATORY CREDIT PHOTO BY DAVE M. BENETT/GETTY IMAGES REQUIRED) (L to R) Roger Taylor, Robert De Niro, Brian May and Ben Elton celebrate backstage after the We Will Rock You 10 Year Anniversary performance at The Dominion Theatre on May 14, 2012 in London, England. (Photo by Dave M. Benett/Getty Images) (Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years Guitarist Brian May of British rock band Queen with his wife Chrissie, nee Mullen, circa 1977. (Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) (Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years Brian May during Def Leppard Inducted into Hollywood's RockWalk at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California, United States. (Photo by SGranitz/WireImage) (Steve Granitz/WireImage via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Roger Taylor and Brian May of Queen perform onstage during the 2019 Global Citizen Festival: Power The Movement in Central Park on September 28, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen) ((C)Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
Brian May through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Roger Taylor, Rami Malek, and Brian May attend the 2019 Global Citizen Festival: Power The Movement in Central Park on September 28, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen) ((C)Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
Brian May through the years NEW YORK, NY - JULY 27: Freddie Mercury and Brian May of Queen perform July 27, 1983 at Madison Square Garden on January 11, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Marano/Getty Images) (Larry Marano/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 16: Brian May and Anita Dobson attend the European Premiere of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" at Leicester Square on December 16, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images) (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 05: L-R Roger Taylor, Brian May and Jeff Beck attend the Freddie For A Day 65th birthday anniversary party at The Savoy Hotel on September 5, 2011 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Dave Hogan/Getty Images) (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 28: Kelly Clarkson and Brian May attend the 2019 Global Citizen Festival: Power The Movement in Central Park on September 28, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen) ((C)Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen)
Brian May through the years NEW YORK, NY - [July 1982]: MANDATORY CREDIT Bill Tompkins/Getty Images Brian May of Queen perform at Madison Square Garden July 1982 in New York City. (Photo by Bill Tompkins/Getty Images) (Bill Tompkins/Getty Images)
Brian May through the years NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 29: Queen’s Brian May (C) performs with Joe Elliott (L) and Phil Collen (R) of Def Leppard at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony - Show at Barclays Center on March 29, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Mike Coppola/WireImage) (MIKE COPPOLA/WireImage via Getty Images)
Brian May through the years BEVERLY HILLS, CA - JANUARY 06: 76th ANNUAL GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS -- Pictured: (l-r) Brian May and Lady Gaga arrive to the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 6, 2019. -- (Photo by Christopher Polk/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images) (Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images)