Born This Way is the second studio album by American singer Lady Gaga, released by Interscope Records on May 23, 2011. It was co-written and co-produced by Gaga with other producers, including Fernando Garibay and RedOne, who had previously worked with her. She also worked with artists such as E Street Band saxophonist Clarence Clemons and Queen guitarist Brian May. Gaga and Garibay are the album's musical directors.
Bruce Springsteen (pictured in 1988) has prominent influences on the album, notably in songs including "Hair" and "The Edge of Glory".
Madonna's (pictured in 2015) influence can be heard in songs such as "Born This Way" and "Scheiße".
Gaga performing "Americano" on the Born This Way Ball tour (2012–2013). The song was written in response to Arizona SB 1070.
Sir Brian Harold May is an English musician, songwriter, record producer, animal rights activist and astrophysicist. He achieved worldwide fame as the lead guitarist and backing vocalist of the rock band Queen, which he co-founded with singer Freddie Mercury and drummer Roger Taylor. His guitar work and songwriting contributions helped Queen become one of the most successful acts in music history.
May (right) on stage with Queen in Hannover, Germany, 1979
May with Queen arriving in Argentina, 1981
May performing in Frankfurt in 2005