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Queen Cancels U.S. Tour Over Safety Concerns

1/30/2026

Summary

Story summary

Brian May, guitarist of Queen, announced the band will not tour the United States due to safety concerns.
May labeled the United States a dangerous place and expressed sadness that Queen's ties to America have changed.
May's comments come as tensions and protests over U.S. immigration policies rise.
Queen is taking a break and working on new music, with hints of future performances and timing remaining uncertain.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration Act of 1924, also known as the Johnson-Reed Act, drastically reduced immigration from Eastern and Southern Europe and banned Asian immigrants, reflecting rising nativism. This law limited annual immigration to 165,000, shaping U.S. immigration policy until 1965. Brian May's recent comments on safety concerns resonate with historical tensions over immigration and national identity, potentially affecting cultural exchanges with international artists.

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Story summary

Brian May, guitarist of Queen, announced the band will not tour the United States due to safety concerns.
May labeled the United States a dangerous place and expressed sadness that Queen's ties to America have changed.
May's comments come as tensions and protests over U.S. immigration policies rise.
Queen is taking a break and working on new music, with hints of future performances and timing remaining uncertain.

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