John Deacon

Bassist

Birthday August 19, 1951

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Oadby, England

Age 72 years old

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About

Retired bass player and composer best known for being in the British rock group Queen who became notable for hit songs like "We Are the Champions" and "Bohemian Rhapsody."

Before Fame

He grew up playing in a local band called The Opposition, before studying electronics at Chelsea College. He joined Queen in 1971.

Trivia

He was the last and youngest member to join Queen. He wrote at least one song per album for the renowned band.

Family Life

He married Veronica Tetzlaff on January 18, 1975 and they had six children together. He retired from the music business in 1997.

Associated With

He was in Queen with Freddie Mercury.