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John Richard Deacon (born 19 August 1951) is an English retired musician who was the bass guitarist for the rock band Queen.
As usual, however, bassist John Deacon remains firmly in the background. He hasn't appeared with the band since a single-song performance with Elton John in the Ballet for Life on Jan. 17, 1997 ...
(from left) John Deacon, Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury and Brian May of Queen in 1985. Dave Hogan/Getty Deacon joined Queen in 1971 as the group's fourth member.
QUEEN guitarist Brian May has confirmed to Mojo magazine that the band's former bassist John Deacon is still involved in the group's decision-making process. "John still has a 'yes' or 'no' say ...
John Deacon wrote a number of Queen classics, including: - 'You're My Best Friend'. - 'Another One Bites the Dust'. - 'I Want to Break Free'. - 'Friends Will Be Friends'. He was a member of one of the world's biggest bands, but John Deacon decided to quit the limelight.
Roger Taylor and Brian May have spoken about John Deacon quitting Queen, explaining what happened in the aftermath of Freddie Mercury's death and their total belief that Queen was finished.
He played to massive crowds, built a fortune, crafted timeless hits, and was a vital part of one of the greatest bands in history—all while raising a family amid the excesses of the rock and roll lifestyle. But one day, he chose to step away, seeking a simpler life, far from fame’s glare.
Last week, Brian May went on record discussing Queen's elusive bass player, John Deacon, and the moment he finally left the band in the wake of Freddie Mercury's death.
Two of Mr Deacon’s best known basslines, Under Pressure and Another One Bites The Dust, can be found in our 40 best basslines of all time poll, at numbers 30 and 7 respectively. With a powerful blend of pop, prog, and pomp, Queen are renowned for a metal-meets-vaudeville songwriting and performance style.
John Deacon was the bassist for the world-famous band, Queen. He penned major hits like "You're My Best Friend," "I Want to Break Free" and "Another One Bites the Dust," which had international...