Brian May Admits He Was Afraid He Would Not Be Able To Play Guitar Again After Being Attacked By A Light Stroke

JAKARTA - Queen's legendary guitarist, Brian May, revealed his experience with the disease he has been suffering from recently, including a minor stroke.

The man, known for his guitar signature Red Special, expressed concern about the stroke he suffered, confirming that the incident was only one of a series of health problems that befell him.

"I had a number of problems. Yes, stroke is one of them. I was lucky, I experienced these things, but I seemed to be able to get through it," May said while appearing at Alan Titchmarsh's Love Your Weekend, quoted by NME, Tuesday, November 18.

The 78-year-old guitarist said the disease had become a herm reminder' for her.

"They (the diseases) are like calls to wake up," he said again.

Recalling the moment when she first learned of her stroke, May admitted that she had been hit by deep anxiety about her music career.

"It crossed my mind. When I suddenly couldn't control this left arm, it was quite scary. I don't know what's going on," said the guitarist.

"They called it a mild stroke, and suddenly, unexpectedly, beyond expectation, I have no control over this arm," he added.

In addition to these worries, May said she was lucky because of the quick and incredible medical treatment. "It was a little scary, I have to admit. I received the most fantastic care and attention from the hospital where I was being treated, the blue light flashed, everything, it was very interesting," he recalled.

However, May admitted that she deliberately kept this condition a secret at first. The reason is, he does not want to see people sympathize with him.

"I didn't want to say anything at the time because I didn't want anyone to surround him. I really don't want sympathy. Please don't do that, because it will fill my inbox, and I hate it. The good news is I'm fine," he concluded.