Brian May ‘nursing wounds’ as guitar legend recovers from ‘intense’ Queen tour

Sir Brian May has returned to the UK after Queen and Adam Lambert's Japan tour, admitting he needs to "nurse my wounds" after an "intense" but "stupendous" string of concerts.

By George Simpson, Senior Film and Arts Reporter

12:33, Tue, Feb 20, 2024 | UPDATED: 14:20, Tue, Feb 20, 2024

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Earlier this month, Queen and Adam Lambert performed five epic concerts across Japan in just 10 days.

Now back home in Blighty, Sir Brian May has shared how he’s feeling and his plans for the rest of the year.

The 76-year-old legend wrote on Instagram: “Good Morning folks. On the plane home (already 3 days ago I guess)… I'm sure I will be a hermit over the next few days, recovering, dealing with a ridiculous amount of jet-lag, and nursing my wounds.

“But being home is sublime after an intense tour like that, even though it was relatively short.

"Thanks to all of you who followed my IG posting of our adventure in Japan. It was pretty stupendous and my big gratitude to every one of you who came to see us and spurred us on.”

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On his plans for the near future, Sir Brian shared: “I'm already adjusting my focus - to Animals, to Science, to Stereoscopy, and, most of all, to my Family. But of course that passion for Music will always be inside me, waiting for its next chance to get out !! Love to all -- Bri.”

Meanwhile, Roger Taylor also posted his thanks to fans on his Instagram: “Thank you Japan, for an incredible tour. It really has been very special and we’ve loved every minute. The crowds, the singing and spending time in your beautiful country. Thanks also to our amazing crew - we truly could not do any of this without them! Arigato gozaimasu!”