John Deacon has always been a mystery to Queen fans, even when the band was in its heyday. Freddie Mercury took most of the attention with his wild stage performances and incredible vocals, but the pair had a close bond in their songwriting.
After Freddie's death John left the band, and the remaining members - Brian May and Roger Taylor - continued on. But why did John leave in the first place?John Deacon was born on August 19, 1951, making him 69-years-old today.
The bass player is from Leicester, and the areas outside of Leicester, and was interested in recording music and electronics from a young age.
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