Queen was comprised of some quite colorful characters, but the group's quiet and reserved bassist, John Deacon was an exception. Although he would often occupy the background, Deacon proved to be as talented as the others when it came to songwriting, as he penned some of the band's biggest hits. Born on August 19, 1951 in Leicester, England, Deacon began playing the guitar during the early '60s, before joining his first band, Opposition, in 1965. The following year, Deacon switched to the bass guitar, while the ... Read More...
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