Brian May, the lead guitarist of British rock band Queen, revealed on Wednesday (Sep 4) that he had a “minor stroke” last week, which caused him to temporarily lose control over his arm.
May, 77, said in a video on his website that he was doing “okay” but that he was “grounded” and advised not to drive, fly or do any activity which raises his heart rate too high.
“I’m here to bring you first of all some good news, I think, good news is that I can play guitar after the events of the last few days," he said.
“I really don’t want sympathy," he said.
"Please don’t do that because it will clutter up my inbox and I hate that!”May and Roger Taylor, the drummer of Queen, have continued to perform since the band's frontman Freddie Mercury died in 1991.

Queen guitarist Brian May says he had a 'minor stroke' but can still play