A playful moment from Weekend 2 at Coachella sparked plenty of chatter on r/coachella as Benson Boone’s set included a life-sized cutout of Queen’s legendary guitarist Brian May.
Highlights from fan reactions:
- Medium_Apartment_747 praised Boone’s performance, comparing its applause to Weekend 1’s top acts.
- Certain_Painter5340 joked about the possibility of the actual Brian May showing up.
- Fans like mrpostman104 and alixdoodles loved the humor and theatricality of the moment.
- Meanwhile, murderlicious expressed disappointment, feeling misled if expecting the real May.
Despite mixed feelings from a few, the cutout stunt added a fun, memorable layer to Boone’s Coachella appearance. The playful homage to Queen was both a nod to rock history and a moment of light entertainment in the festival’s dynamic lineup.
For a visual and deeper dive, check out:
- El espectacular homenaje de Benson Boone a Queen en Coachella 2025, junto al mismísimo Brian May
- AP PHOTOS: Coachella 2025: Benson Boone, Tyla and GloRilla perform in the desert
Source: r/coachella