Benson Boone Honors Brian May at Coachella

During the second weekend of Coachella 2025, Benson Boone humorously addressed the previous week's lukewarm crowd response to Queen guitarist Brian May by bringing a life-size cardboard cutout of May onstage for his performance of 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' Boone, wearing a Freddie Mercury-inspired cape, interacted theatrically with the cutout while guitarist Sus Vasquez played May’s iconic solo. Boone explained that May would have liked to return but was unable to attend, sending his regards through Boone. The playful tribute was met with enthusiasm online, sparking discussion about audience reverence for music legends and Boone’s inventive showmanship. Boone also shared behind-the-scenes moments and jokes about the crowd's response on TikTok. Brian May, who had recently recovered from a minor stroke, expressed gratitude for his participation and praised Boone’s tribute on social media.