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John Deacon

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Queen British rock band Queen was known for its elaborate blend of layered guitar work and vocal harmonies enlivened by the flamboyant performance of front man and principal songwriter Freddie Mercury.

John Deacon was the bassist for the British rock band Queen. He was one of the original members, alongside Freddie Mercury, Brian May, and Roger Taylor. Deacon joined the band in London in 1971. He contributed to many of Queen's hit songs, including "Another One Bites the Dust". After Freddie Mercury's death in 1991, Deacon largely retired from performing and recording.123

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