The Brian May Band (June 15, 1993) Live At The Brixton Academy Album
A high-energy live album captured at the Brixton Academy on June 15, 1993, showcasing Brian May performing a mix of Queen classics and solo material with his band shortly after the release of his debut solo album Back To The Light.
RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: The Brian May Band
Title: Live At The Brixton Academy Date: Recorded June 15, 1993 / Released 1994
Label: Parlophone
Format / Type: CD Album (Live) Country: Europe
Catalogue: CDPCSD 150 Barcode: 724382858928
TRACK LIST
Back To The Light
Driven By You
Tie Your Mother Down
Love Token
Headlong
Love Of My Life
39 / Let Your Heart Rule Your Head
Too Much Love Will Kill You
Since You've Been Gone
Now I'm Here
Guitar Extravagance
Resurrection
Last Horizon
We Will Rock You
Hammer To Fall
THE STORY
Recorded live at the Brixton Academy in London on June 15, 1993, this album captures Brian May and his band performing a dynamic set blending solo material from Back To The Light with classic Queen songs. Produced by Brian May and Justin Shirley-Smith, it documents one of the early shows of May’s post-Queen solo touring period.
CONTEXT & NOTES
This live release came shortly after Brian May’s successful solo debut album and tour. It features powerful versions of Queen favourites alongside solo tracks, showcasing May’s enduring guitar prowess and vocal delivery. The Brixton Academy show was part of a series of intimate yet high-energy performances following the Queen era.
PERSONNEL
Brian May – vocals, guitar
Cozy Powell – drums
Spike Edney – keyboards
Neil Murray – bass
Jamie Moses – guitar, vocals
PRODUCTION
Produced by: Brian May & Justin Shirley-Smith Recorded Live: June 15, 1993 at Brixton Academy, London
PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS
Iconic cover photo of Brian May in a white shirt against a bright blue background with a star graphic
Live concert photography throughout the booklet
Standard 1990s CD jewel case packaging
WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS
The front cover features Brian May with curly hair and a white shirt, energetically playing guitar against a vibrant blue background with the title “THE BRIAN MAY BAND LIVE AT THE BRIXTON ACADEMY.” The back cover includes the full track list, concert photos of the band on stage with dramatic lighting, and credits.
RELATED MATERIAL
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SOURCES Discogs, 45 Worlds, Wikipedia, BBC Official Charts, Parlophone Records
All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.
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