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John Richard Deacon (born 19 August 1951) is an English retired musician best known for being the bass guitarist for the rock band Queen. He wrote several songs for the group, including Top 10 hits " You're My Best Friend ", " Another One Bites the Dust " and " I Want to Break Free "; co-wrote " Under Pressure ", " Friends Will Be Friends " and " One Vision "; and he was involved in the band's financial management.
Jul 18, 2022 · Roger Taylor and Brian May reveal why John Deacon retired from music and the band in 1997. They also share their views on his personality, his relationship with Freddie Mercury and his involvement in the band's finances.
Jul 19, 2023 · 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. In an interview with The Guardian , the Queen guitarist said, "We all found it hard, losing Freddie, but I think John particularly struggled."
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Jun 6, 2024 · Learn about John Deacon, the quiet man of rock who left Queen after Freddie Mercury's death. Find out his age, songs, family and what he is doing now.
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Nov 23, 2022 · John Deacon, the bassist of Queen, spoke for the last time in public as a member of the band at the 1992 tribute concert for Freddie Mercury, who died of AIDS in 1991. Deacon expressed his grief, gratitude and retirement from music in his brief speech, and has not performed or spoken in public since then.
Apr 2, 2014 · John Richard Deacon was born on August 19, 1951, in Leicester, England. As a child, he developed a passion for electronics while also taking up music, heaving influenced by the Beatles.
