Queen's Brian May Hospitalized After Tearing Glutes While Gardening

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Brian May is in "relentless pain" after a session of "over-enthusiastic gardening."

The Queen guitarist revealed on Instagram Wednesday that he was recently hospitalized after tearing his "gluteus Maximus to shreds."

"Suddenly I find myself in a hospital getting scanned to find out exactly how much I've actually damaged myself," the 72-year-old captioned in a photo of himself wearing a face mask.

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Reality check ! For me. No - the Virus didn’t get me yet - thank God. Hope you’re all keeping extra-safe out there. A decision to relax controls doesn’t suddenly make the danger go away. But me ?? Yes, I’ve been quiet. Reason ? As well as getting over-stretched and harassed by too many demands ... I managed to rip my Gluteus Maximus to shreds in a moment of over-enthusiastic gardening. So suddenly I find myself in a hospital getting scanned to find out exactly how much I’ve actually damaged myself. Turns out I did a thorough job - this is a couple of days ago - and I won’t be able to walk for a while ... or sleep, without a lot of assistance, because the pain is relentless. So, folks ... I need to go dark for a while, getting some complete rest, at home. Please, please don’t send me sympathy - I just need some healing silence for a while. I’ll be back - but I need the complete break. OK ? Thanks. Take care out there. Bri

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After receiving a hospital scan, the rock star said he would not be able to walk without assistance for a while and needs a "complete break" while recovering from the injury.

Earlier this month, May teamed up with drummer Roger Taylor and singer Adam Lambert to release a new rendition of their 1977 hit, "We Are The Champions" in support of healthcare workers on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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