When rock royalty speaks, the world listens.
During an interview in London, Brian May didn’t hold back when the topic of modern pop stars came up—especially Lady Gaga.
Critics had once dismissed Gaga as “too theatrical” and “over the top.” But for May, that was exactly the point.
“People forget that rock music was built on theatre,” May said. “Freddie wore crowns and capes. David Bowie became Ziggy Stardust. Why is it a problem when Gaga does it?”
May, best known as the legendary guitarist of Queen, praised Gaga not just for her stage presence, but for her musicianship.
“Strip away the costumes,” he explained, “and you’ll find a serious artist. She writes, she plays piano brilliantly, she understands melody. That’s not manufactured—that’s talent.”
He even compared her fearlessness to the late Freddie Mercury, saying both artists shared the courage to challenge expectations and redefine what a performer could be.
At a time when genre lines are constantly debated, May’s defense was clear: authenticity isn’t about fitting into a box—it’s about owning your art.
And in his eyes, Lady Gaga isn’t just a pop star.
She’s a true performer in the grand tradition of rock spectacle.