Description:
(Musician)
John Deacon is an English bassist and songwriter, best known for his compositions ‘You're My Best Friend’, ‘Another One Bites the Dust’, ‘Back Chat’, and ‘I Want to Break Free’. Developing an early interest in music, he joined his first band, ‘The Opposition’ at the age of fourteen. At eighteen, he moved to London to study electronics, another of his passions, graduating at the age of twenty with a first-class degree. In the same year, he joined the newly formed band, ‘Queen,’ as a bassist, and debuted as a songwriter at 23. He received recognition with his composition ‘You're My Best Friend’ soon after. Thereafter, he continued composing songs and playing the bass and occasionally the guitar. In addition, he took charge of managing the band’s finances and used his skills in electronics to maintain the band’s equipment. He retired from the spotlight at the age of 46, spending a quiet suburban life since then.
Birthday
August 19, 1951 (Leo)
Born In
England
Alternative names
John Richard Deacon
Height
180 cm
Spouse/Ex-
Veronica Tetzlaff (m. 1975)
Parents
Arthur Henry
Lilian Deacon
Children
Cameron Deacon, Joshua Deacon, Laura Deacon, Luke Deacon, Michael Deacon, Robert Deacon
Relatives
Julie Deacon
What instruments did John Deacon play in Queen?
John Deacon primarily played the bass guitar in Queen.
When did John Deacon join Queen?
John Deacon joined Queen in 1971, completing the lineup that we know today.
Did John Deacon write any songs for Queen?
Yes, John Deacon wrote several hit songs for Queen, including "Another One Bites the Dust," "I Want to Break Free," and "You're My Best Friend."
Why did John Deacon retire from the music industry?
John Deacon retired from the music industry in the late 1990s following the death of Freddie Mercury and his desire to spend more time with his family.
What is John Deacon doing now?
John Deacon has largely stayed out of the public eye since retiring from Queen, and he is known to lead a private life away from the music industry.
