Benson Boone made sure his first appearance at Coachella was one that he won’t soon forget. The crowd he played to on Friday night is unlikely to forget it, either. Not only did the 22-year-old heartthrob reveal plans for his second album, but he brought a rock legend out to perform with him.

Benson Boone shocks Coachella crowd by introducing a rock legend

Benson Boone took the stage at Coachella for the first time in his career. He made sure to really take advantage of the moment. During his set, Boone surprised concertgoers by bringing Brian May, the rock legend best known for his work with Queen, onto the stage.

According to Variety, the 77-year-old guitarist teamed up with the 22-year-old singer for a rendition of “Bohemian Rhapsody.” May appeared to enjoy working with the 20-something, using social media to hint at his Coachella appearance hours before it happened. May was also on hand when Boone announced his upcoming album. American Heart will be released on June 20. His debut album was released exactly one year ago.

How did Benson Boone become famous?

Benson Boone’s meteoric rise to fame has been nothing short of fascinating for music fans. Boone first grew his following on TikTok, starting with short singing videos during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, he auditioned for American Idol. While he made it to the top 24 during his season, he opted to withdraw to pursue music without a connection to the signing competition.

The decision was a fortuitous one. Since walking away from the show, he signed with Night Street Records, released his first album, and opened for Taylor Swift during the Eras tour. Now he’s making waves at Coachella, and his rise to fame isn’t slowing down. Boone’s TikTok following has grown from 1 million followers in 2021 to nearly 8 million today.