Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
In this 1983 interview, Queen guitarist Brian May explains how his one-of-a-kind studio jam session with Eddie Van Halen and others led to the blues-packed EP called "Star Fleet Project." This conversation took place at Brian's request while the EP was still in the planning stage.
In it, Brian details the science-fiction-themed project from start to finish. He reveals how his musical upbringing, especially his love and appreciation for the blues and Eric Clapton, fueled the EP, as did his young son's love of a Saturday-morning TV show. Naturally, Brian also provides insight into working with Eddie Van Halen during one of Eddie's rare projects outside of the band Van Halen.
Brian May promotional photo by Richard Gray courtesy Hollywood Records.
If you're into classic rock guitar from the 1980s, I invite you to check out my other "Talking Guitar" podcast interviews with Eddie, Brian, AC/DC's Angus and Malcom Young, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker, Joe Satriani, Dio-era Vivian Campbell, Ratt's Warren De Martini and Robbin Crosby, and others. And please consider subscribing -- there are lots more interviews to come!
Thanks to engineer/producer Nik Hunt for filming the intro and enhancing the sound of the 41-year-old master tape.
For nearly 200 other guitar-intensive podcasts, interview transcripts, and articles, visit jasobrecht.substack.com/. #brianmay #eddievanhalen #queen #starfleetproject #ericclapton
This podcast is copyright 2024 by Jas Obrecht. All rights reserved.
In this 1983 interview, Queen guitarist Brian May explains how his one-of-a-kind studio jam session with Eddie Van Halen and others led to the blues-packed EP called "Star Fleet Project." This conversation took place at Brian's request while the EP was still in the planning stage.
In it, Brian details the science-fiction-themed project from start to finish. He reveals how his musical upbringing, especially his love and appreciation for the blues and Eric Clapton, fueled the EP, as did his young son's love of a Saturday-morning TV show. Naturally, Brian also provides insight into working with Eddie Van Halen during one of Eddie's rare projects outside of the band Van Halen.
Brian May promotional photo by Richard Gray courtesy Hollywood Records.
If you're into classic rock guitar from the 1980s, I invite you to check out my other "Talking Guitar" podcast interviews with Eddie, Brian, AC/DC's Angus and Malcom Young, Yngwie Malmsteen, Michael Schenker, Joe Satriani, Dio-era Vivian Campbell, Ratt's Warren De Martini and Robbin Crosby, and others. And please consider subscribing -- there are lots more interviews to come!
Thanks to engineer/producer Nik Hunt for filming the intro and enhancing the sound of the 41-year-old master tape.
For nearly 200 other guitar-intensive podcasts, interview transcripts, and articles, visit jasobrecht.substack.com/. #brianmay #eddievanhalen #queen #starfleetproject #ericclapton
This podcast is copyright 2024 by Jas Obrecht. All rights reserved.
