It’s no surprise for an international rock star to travel first class. But there was no doubting that Brian May’s companion was a rather unusual one on this occasion. The Queen star is said to have paid £10,000 for a second seat in the first class cabin of a British Airways flight to Los Angeles for his beloved electric guitar. Scroll down for video Brian May is said to have paid £10,000 for a second seat in the first class cabin of a British Airways flight to Los Angeles for his beloved electric guitar The rocker was making the 5,500 mile journey from London to LA to perform at the Classic Rock Awards in Hollywood on Tuesday.
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Rocker  travelling from London to LA to perform at Classic Rock Awards
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He has owned the beloved instrument for 40 years after making it himself
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The Red Special is credited as being a key part of Queen’s signature sound
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