Rock guitarist Brian May is named today as chancellor of Liverpool John Moores University.
The lead guitarist and songwriter for Queen, who recently completed his much-delayed PhD in astrophysics, succeeds Cherie Booth QC as ceremonial head of the institution.
Earlier this year, May was made an honorary fellow of the university for his contribution to the arts and encouraging the public understanding of science through his book Bang! the Complete History of the Universe, co-authored with Chris Lintott and Sir Patrick Moore.
Yes, he's the author of a book on astrophysics and the song, "Fat-Bottomed Girls". Enjoy the wonder that is the 21st century.