Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May returned to the music festival stage at Coachella 2025, seven months after surviving a minor stroke that temporarily paralyzed his left arm. He made a surprise entry during Benson Boone's performance on Friday.

The "Beautiful Things" hitmaker brought his signature stunts and flamboyant stage presence to Coachella with the help of Queen guitarist Brian May.

He will rock you. Legendary Queen guitarist Brian May surprised Coachella Friday night just over seven months after a stroke left him temporarily unable to move his arm. May, 77, was elevated onto the Main Stage in Coachella Valley during Benson Boone’s cover of “Bohemian Rhapsody,