John Deacon

Date of Birth: August 19, 1951

Zodiac Sign: Leo

Biography

John Richard Deacon, born on August 19, 1951, in Leicester, England, is best known as the bassist for the legendary rock band Queen. Deacon joined Queen in 1971, completing the lineup with Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor. His melodic bass lines, songwriting, and technical skills contributed significantly to Queen’s distinctive sound. Deacon wrote several of the band’s biggest hits, including “Another One Bites the Dust,” “You’re My Best Friend,” “I Want to Break Free,” and “Spread Your Wings.” Deacon’s journey into music began at an early age. He started playing guitar when he was 14 but soon switched to bass. Before joining Queen, he played in a band called The Opposition, which later became known as The New Opposition. Unlike his flamboyant bandmates, Deacon adopted a more reserved and quiet demeanor, earning him the nickname “Deaky” among his friends and fans. After Freddie Mercury’s death in 1991, Deacon gradually retreated from the public eye and the music industry. He performed with Queen for the last time in 1997 at the Béjart Ballet in Paris, after which he retired from active music-making. Despite his retirement, Deacon’s legacy lives on through Queen’s enduring music and their influence on generations of musicians.

5 Interesting Facts about John Deacon

1. John Deacon is the author of Queen’s best-selling single in the United States, “Another One Bites the Dust.”

2. He has a degree in electronics from Chelsea College in London, which he used to help design some of Queen’s equipment.

3. Deacon was the last member to join Queen and the youngest in the band.

4. He is known for his collaborations outside Queen, including working with Elton John and contributing to the soundtrack for the film “Biggles: Adventures in Time.”

5. Since his retirement, Deacon has largely stayed out of the public eye, preferring a life of privacy.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from John Deacon

1. “I think it would be fair to say that we were not the best of friends, but we were not the worst of enemies either.”

2. “If I feel that something is right, I will say it.”

3. “I didn’t want to be a musician. I wanted to be an engineer or something.”

4. “The finest moments in our band were when we supported each other.”

5. “I feel a bit like the odd one out sometimes.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

John Deacon achieved an estimated highest net worth of $170 million during his career.

Children

John Deacon has six children with his wife, Veronica Tetzlaff, whom he married in 1975. Their children’s names are Robert, Michael, Laura, Joshua, Luke, and Cameron.