Brian May -- guitarist and astrophysicist

Brian May is probably best known as a guitarist in the musical group Queen:

But he also has a PhD in astrophysics, and he was involved in NASA's New Horizons mission to Pluto. Here he is, holding a globe of Pluto:

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Sidewinder · 36-40, M

Fun fact: Brian May's guitar, which he dubbed the "Red Special" is a custom made electric guitar.

DrWatson · 70-79, M

@Sidewinder I did not know that, but it does not surprise me!

Nitedoc · 51-55, M

@Sidewinder Brian May built that guitar himself!

Sidewinder · 36-40, M

@Nitedoc That's what "custom made" is.

Nitedoc · 51-55, M

@Sidewinder Custom made means it was made by a custom maker of some type. So tell us, is Brian May a custom guitar maker having made a total of one guitar!?

Sidewinder · 36-40, M

@Nitedoc I always thought that custom made and self made were one in the same.

Nitedoc · 51-55, M

@Sidewinder It doesn't really matter. Perhaps it's a matter of perspective.

Sidewinder · 36-40, M

@Nitedoc 🤔Makes sense.