Brian May Says Queen Is ‘Very Keen’ on a Las Vegas Sphere Residency

More than 50 years into his storied career, Queen guitarist Brian May is still chasing new creative frontiers — and his latest ambition could bring the band to one of the most high-tech venues in the world: the Las Vegas Sphere.

“I’m very keen on the Sphere,” May told Rolling Stone in a recent interview. “It’s got my mind working. I was watching the Eagles there and thought, ‘We should do this. The kind of show we could put on would be absolutely stupendous.’ So yes, I’d like to do it. We’re having conversations.”

Tired of Touring, But Not Done Performing

While May remains passionate about performing live, he admitted that the demands of touring have begun to wear on him — especially as personal priorities shift.

“I’ve had 50 years of touring, and part of me feels like that’s enough,” he said. “I don’t like waking up in a hotel room feeling trapped. A few things happened recently at home, and I wasn’t able to be there. That really got to me. I’ve given up my freedom too many times, and right now, I don’t think I want to tour in the traditional sense.”

Despite his reluctance to hit the road, May is far from ready to step away from music. “I still want to play shows. I still want to innovate,” he added.

Health Scare Brings a Shift in Perspective
May’s renewed focus on balance and innovation was intensified by a health scare last year. The guitarist suffered a minor stroke, which briefly left him unable to move his left arm — a particularly frightening experience for a musician.

“It came out of the blue — suddenly I had no control over my arm,” he recalled. “It was a little scary, I have to say.”

In a typical understated fashion, May shrugged off the incident with characteristic wit. “I really don’t want any sympathy,” he said. “Please don’t send messages. It’ll just clutter up my inbox, and I hate that.”

Queen Still Active, Studio Sessions with Adam Lambert

May and Queen drummer Roger Taylor has been touring with vocalist Adam Lambert since 2011, and there are no plans to slow down. Taylor emphasized that the band isn’t interested in farewell tours or final performances.

“I don’t think we’re done,” Taylor told Rolling Stone. “And I don’t think we’re going to call anything a final farewell tour — because it never really is, is it?”

May also confirmed that the trio has experimented with new material in the studio. “It’s always on our minds,” he said. “Not many people know this, but we’ve been in the studio with Adam, trying things out. Nothing’s really come together yet, but sometimes it works, and sometimes it doesn’t.”