Queen - Spotlight on John Deacon

John: "It's the one thing I wish I could do- sing"
Watch out for John's solo in the end, he's awesome! :-)

[@discodeakyisthecheesetomyt1556]

"The one thing I wish I could do, sing". Damn it Deaky we love you, I personally love your voice whether you believe you can sing good or not

[@KayleighNatasha]

Compared to the majority of talent today... I honestly think he can sing

[@everlasting9292]

@@KayleighNatasha you said it perfectly. From what I can tell, he can sing better than a lot of pop stars from the last 15-20 years. I won't name anyone, but I can think of three of the top of my head. I think he was just intimidated by the other three, much like he said about being the new guy and being more reserved in his performance. Because if you think about it, how many bands out there can say that all their members could hold their own vocally?

[@kasewiesel]

Me too

[@noellburnett5697]

THATS IT! IM GOING IN A TIME MASHINE, FINDING DEAKY, AND GIVING HIM A CONFIDENCE! ( and possibly kidnapping him)BUT I'LL CROSS THAT BRIDGE WHEN I GET TO IT!

[@discodeakyisthecheesetomyt1556]

@@noellburnett5697 Oh dang 😂😂😂 can I join dear? Your comment is hilarious

[@jasonroberts2254]

John Deacon is the unsung hero of Queen. He saved their butts more than once :)

[@martyfan11agnosticalienfan]

John Deacon needs to make a comeback. Why? Because he's the reason why many of us decided that we wanted to get a bass (me included).

[@Luigithehomie91]

amen

[@mollymackinnon7565]

Me too :)

[@martyfan11agnosticalienfan]

He even influenced my old man.

[@scotthayes9132]

same fam

[@tokucore4524]

same here man.

[@krazyoldkatlady192]

"So when I first joined, I tried not to upstage Brian and Freddie too much"😂😜😘

[@akhtarnasuha]

then, there we go..disco deaky that everyone love..lol

[@richardayton6862]

Such a nice person. In an industry full of loud, brash, egotistical personalities, this quiet and unassuming man stands out.

[@allisonpayne6882]

SO WE'LL STATED!! NO ARGUMENTS. DON'T UPSTAGE FREDDIE AND BRIAN...YES, BRIAN, THE SNEAKY DIVA IN QUEEN. DON'T UPSTAGE THAT BITCH! YEP, I'M ONTO YOU MR MAY!

[@decaffeinatedafrican5997]

@@allisonpayne6882 huh?

[@kazabushy]

@Kathryn Mellor Oh yes he did!

[@debbie7505]

@@allisonpayne6882 that’s Dr May

[@eyesofthetiger3568]

Well said mate! Can't add more to your comment!

[@SufganiyotSecurity88]

Freddie was the flamboyant lead singer... Roger was considered the sexy one... Brian, not only on lead guitar but also like the more sensible one... At times But some people let John Deacon fall through the cracks... Which is a shame... He is such an awesome musician and bass player... Sure he's quiet, but the good ones are usually the quiet shy ones. He deserves way more recognition than what people give him!!!

[@anagonzalez-mm4sz]

I AGREE

[@gordonandrewcrowells1276]

Does John Deacon realize how cute and adorable he was? and probably still is! I think probably we all loved him as much as Freddie, Roger and Brian. Queen wouldn't have been the same without him. ❤❤❤❤

[@michaelwilson2340]

So he couldn't really sing? Who cares! He made up for it with his outstanding bass skills and brilliant songwriting.

[@marifevalleser571]

Definitely he is like silent but deadly in a nice waty👌😘

[@noellburnett5697]

I didnt know if he couldn't sing or he just was too much of a shy snowflake to sing. I think it's kind of both

[@reelgirl8544]

Oh yes, he can too sing! He's done backing vocals on occasion and he has a very pleasant voice. My guess is that with Freddie's and Roger's exceptionally flashy, distinctive vocals and Brian's very handsome voice, Deaky decided to step away from the mic and let them do their thing while he did his on the bass. And double bass. And keyboards. And sometimes drums. And on paper writing some of their best-loved songs. Ah, sweet Deak...the quiet and unassuming, shy and retiring Queen. You are a missed person.💖

[@deaky7675]

Michael Wilson HE COULD THO

[@susieq9801]

@@deaky7675 - I heard them live and he did some backup in a few songs and I thought he was OK. No Freddie by comparison but who is? I think it was just shyness. So many singers today suck without auto-tune. People like Neil Young or Bob Dylan could never carry a tune in a box. He was better than them!

[@secretariatfull35]

He is a family man,a shy,humble and smart man.John is an amazing person and a loyal friend.I hope he is fine now with is beautiful family and with his close friends. :) love u John

[@IlianNachev]

Brett .Davies, You realize that "Ice Ice Baby" by Vanilla Ice came out in 1988 and "Under Pressure" by Queen came in 1982, right? You also must remember that Queen sued Vanilla Ice for using their bass line for his only major hit... John Deacon and the rest of Queen never stole any music from nobody! They had more creativity in their finger nails than Vanilla Ice will ever have. Please think hard before posting next time so you won't look so unprepared!

[@michaelwilson2340]

They had far more creativity than most bands today! John's one my bass heroes without question.

[@danlc95]

I thought Vanilla Ice was 1990/91.

[@hotdogthursday]

danlc95 regardless queen made under pressure far before ice ice baby

[@danlc95]

@@hotdogthursday - Way before!

[@dominewimbury2039]

1981 and the end of 1990. Here in the UK anyway

[@iamcasihart]

It is obvious that John Deacon has one of those rare souls. He is just an innately GOOD person. You can see it in his easy, soft smile and kind eyes. Deacy's talent is more than impressive and I admire and love the special, funky ingredient that he brought to Queen!

[@MsCrazybeatlesfan]

A real friend,very loyal to Freddie,I can tell ALL of them were brothers in the band,they loved each other dearly,god bless their friendship...

[@maxmillanmaxmillan]

I think John really miss Freddie. Freddie encouraged John and I think Freddie was like a big brother to him. That’s probably why he didn’t come back to Queen after Freddie died. Freddie was his anchor. John Deacon was so overlooked and he was so talented.

[@dimskomusic]

this

[@1656pry]

;_;

[@gtstangman96]

I totally agree. Even watching the Freddie Mercury tribute concert, you can tell John Deacon wasn't really feeling up to it being there on stage.

[@krisjenner2638]

*im crying* *the world doesn’t deserve john richard deacon born august 19th 1951*

[@pctureperfct]

John's "shyness" really just completes the band..With someone like freddie as the outlandish, over the top crazy front man he's like larger than life. Then you see John and he's like the most normal person you've ever seen...except he's part of fucking QUEEN!!

[@Ston247]

pctureperfct Your right. I read an article on Record company "Band Formulas" and it definately applies to Queen. Freddie was the Bad Boy (and the talent), Brian was the talented workaholic, John was the shy, quiet one and Roger was the charming dude.

[@declancallaghan2364]

reminds me of George Harrison, quiet but strong

[@MarilynFinland]

WHO'S WEARING SHORT SHORTS??? :D I love that John always introduces himself as John Deacon from Queen like nobody knows who he is ;D

[@FireBomb4LIFE]

TALKING ABOUT ROBBIE WILLIAMS COVER OF WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS: "It is one of the greatest songs ever written but I think they've ruined it ... I don't want to be nasty but let's just say Robbie Williams is no Freddie Mercury. Freddie can never be replaced - and certainly not by him". THAT'S A WAY TO GO JOHN! :)

[@danielfelipe1606]

John actually said that?- i bet he didn't.

[@KayleighNatasha]

There are so many words that I could use to describe the talented John Richard Deacon... Multi-talented Cute Always smiley Shy Quiet Feisty Sensitive Humble Sweet Incredible I would go on but I'll be here all day

[@shairafrye18]

That's true! Sadly he was always underappreciated but I know a lot of fans LOVE DEAKY!! 😊👑

[@iminlovewithmycarandrogeri9863]

And a great dancer ;)

[@lindaseur9502]

And he sure could dance!!!!!

[@sotsu618]

Look at him Look at the boy Look at him in all his glory _he is beautiful_

[@kimberlyanne434]

John seems to be a Great Father and loving husband. 2/nd phase of his life. I get it❣️ The band was his love when he was younger but then Freddie died. So why go on. Because he’s private we must respect that either way.

[@carleenwho]

2018!!!! Brian said John invented an amp and called it ACDeaky in an interview for BoRhap the movie

[@fleurdelys6102]

Carleen JJ wasnt it called deacy amp?

[@carleenwho]

@@fleurdelys6102 Brian heard John call it ACDeaky. Probably as a play on words.

[@fleurdelys6102]

Carleen JJ yeah like ac/dc lmao

[@meximedic62]

They call it AC Deacy, but I guess the “official” name is the Deacy Amp. It even has its own Wikipedia page en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deacy_Amp

[@carleenwho]

@@meximedic62 they pronounced it 'Deaky' since John's nickname is Deaky.

[@patkaybites]

He's so humble and sweet and now, reading the top comment, I'm just wowed by his true friendship with Freddie. Bravo, John, you really know how to stand up for the right!

[@dinke50]

john deacon,freddie mercury,brian may,roger taylor..they are pieces that all together is queen!the best band of the world!!

[@Mirikajikaari]

John Deacon is the most underrated bassist i've already seen. But whithout any dobut, he's the best.

[@elmake007]

You ´re right, after Freddie was gone Queen dissapeard as a band, there´ll be no Queen, and John understood that. That´s why i love John, the man who gave us songs like you´re my best friend. He is a very humble man.

[@handrayss]

This is precious. HE is precious.

[@Peppinen]

he's always smiling

[@Cinniflame120]

AWWWWW! John is just too cute! Its too bad he didn't think he could sing, I'm sure he wasn't that bad, its like my mom thinks she can't sing but she's really good! I thinks its not whether he can sing, but that he is too self conscious of what others will think if he does! Poor little underrated John doesn't get much spotlight and I think he should be way more credited for everything he did, especially this incredibly awesome piece at the end! John Deacon, Well done my love!

[@spread-your-wings]

His voice is very valuable.

[@talezofbrave9375]

The bass solo for Liar 🔥🔥🔥

[@rockeyrocks21]

1:25 "When I first joined I tried not to upstage Brian and Freddie too much" what a savage

[@lisanodell8339]

I always adored John

[@DonnaFayette]

He is simply precious and extremely kindhearted in every way 😭😭😭

[@FlutePastime]

What to say I just love him... wherever he is and whatever he does

[@Sobolady89]

One of my favorite Queen songs was written by John Deacon, Another One Bites the Dust. I just loved that song when it came out and still do.

[@catever68]

My fav too.. it's on my ringing tone..

[@everlasting9292]

I have the bass line from the intro set as my ringtone. It's one of the greatest things ever written.

[@misorixious]

2 words for describing John humble and kind beyond words

[@adelia.k263]

John Deacon, thanks for your contribution to the music world. You're a legend.

[@briana887]

he's so hot. he's my favorite member just cause he's amazing. if only he was still playing.

[@ParabolicBox]

Three, I think. You're My Best Friend, Another One Bites the Dust, and I Want To Break Free. It's retarded when some think the only good basslines are extremely complex ones that require you to play 1/32nd notes at 220 BPM. Just TRY writing a simple, memorable, melodic bassline like Crazy Little Thing Called Love, or A Kind of Magic, and you'll instantly appreciate John Deacon's skill as a musician.

[@kaylenewinter248]

John deserves just as much recognition as the rest of the band. He was the calming glue, just as smart and talented and his dance moves, bass lines and his Deaky amp are legendary. I think Roger and Brian miss him just as much as Freddie. Sadly they lost both with Freddie's death. Choirs struggle to recreate what 4 men did

[@kaznacheyeva]

he always has a smile when he talks. :)

[@bobbygandul420]

sasha kaznacheyeva He once said he always tries to smile even in the worst day

[@PsychoCypher9701]

Honestly thank you for your existence John Richard Deacon

[@wynnie_margeaux]

I finally learned the Liar solo on bass. John was the reason I started playing

[@AmandaaRose]

Wow my heart is fluttering. He is so wholesome & pure and so sweet 💖💖💖

[@EfiH24]

have to agree, i only got interested in them a week a go. but ive always kinda listened to their songs, man what i was missing

[@JeffSyam]

Perhaps John is living "too" quite live. He said he was starting on his MSc (perhaps in electronic too like his BSc?) when the band took off same as Brian starting his Ph.D. in astrophysics. Brian finished up his doctorate after 30 years, I don't see any reason why he didn't complete the master degree. He and Brian were our examples that pursuing the education in S&T can be parallel with your hobby.

[@suryaprakashvedurumudi357]

Happy 72nd Birthday to you Queen Legend John Richard Deacon, Hearty wishes from Hyderabad, India. 19/08/2023

[@nataliewilson4854]

Johns solo in the end of "liar" is really cool ! I think John deacon is one of the best bassists out there !

[@mollymackinnon7565]

The song at the end is Liar, at 5:12 with the bass turned up

[@ben5leto]

John Deacon is a beast!!!! he is amazing

[@oldprincebolkonskyiscrazya782]

Disco Deaky is cheese to my toast

[@danlc95]

An incredible, often overlooked component to the greatness of Queen.

[@magnoliamacosi2175]

An engineer, a talented bassist , a song writer , an inventor of Deaky Amp😄😄a happily married man , love by many so he retires and enjoy life❤️

[@craigybus1]

I remember seeing John actually throw his guitar into his amp at the end of the Magic tour, as he was totally burned out. The death of Freddie deeply affected him and he did go into quite a deep depression, and I feel that he isn't overly happy that Brian, Roger & Ben Elton's 'We Will Rock You' stage show, and the 'Queen & Paul Rogers stuff

[@BlackQueen80]

i like his little dances and rotation moves on stage

[@ramiroelgueta9893]

DEACY!! MY FAVOURITE!!

[@catherinetelford847]

John looks a very shy young man but beautiful to,come back john

[@arianelatedesca7134]

My reluctant Rockstar ❤

[@nini9946]

he's so cute and soft i love him :(

[@cluffa]

I swear I can feel my pupils dilating just looking at John

[@TRUEBLUEGOBLUE]

This guy always strikes me as someone I'd like to have a beer with! He seems so down-to-earth, despite all his abilities. Best wishes, Mr. Deacon!

[@vicinvesta8349]

When you think Queen, two songs pop up - Bohemian Rhapsody and Another One Bites the Dust. Freddy's and John's songs. As you dig deeper you discover other fantastic songs, but these two stand out.

[@deathchronicles6960]

Lets not forget i want to break freee its our childhood anthem written by john daecon bass vocal triangle dhhdfghrurhdbdfvbfj 1951 😜🔥

[@zXAshcatkatzX]

Sad that he retired :(

[@Robbinator7]

John Deacon was the most underestimated member of the band. he was just the big brain behind some great hits of Queen and his awesome bass playing are giving the songs something extra. yeah i think i like Him

[@pablokirk]

I have come to appreciate all of their decisions, John's no less so. He is a family man. Family should always come first. An gentleman for sure. Brian and Roger also made the decisions that were best for them and I could never fault either of them for it. As Freddie would likely say, "C'est la Vie!"

[@Computerprohelper]

John Deacon actually has a great voice!

[@marifevalleser571]

I noticed Deacky always smile everytime he start to speak.. 😍❤️

[@arianemariavantreeck8795]

A sign of extreem shyness.....and we' love him for thst

[@Luigithehomie91]

John is like epically awesome. He has a certain charm and look to him that makes him awesome, that and his bass playing is fucking awesome! John whenever you are, i hope your doing fine, friend

[@1tecito]

I love him so much!! And I respect his decision of retiring, I hope everyone would leave him alone, let the man live his life in peace.

[@feanor22]

I DEMAND an autobiographic film about Deacon's life in Queen. And Sean Penn MUST do his part... xD

[@Chizuka138]

Deaky love

[@HeartcoreBass]

the solo at the end is so awesome, you can hear and feel the typical Musicman Sound, just great!!...John, we all miss you! =(

[@CharlotteC94]

Oooh I love you John, and admire you for stepping down after Freddie's death!

[@DiffCliff]

Aside being an incredible bass player, this guy has written some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard. Honestly, all his songs belong in my favorite queen songs. Love you forever John.

[@loudenvier]

Oh such unbeliaveble bass runs, such unforgetable basslines... John Deacon, your bass does sing!

[@analauramartinez9703]

John Deacon, guapo desde joven, estoy segura que en sus tiempos despertó muchas pasiones este hombre misterioso y callado. El tipo de hombres que a mi me gustan callados y reservados !😘💋

[@elizabeth6442]

Divino!!!!!

[@lielapecka9292]

His voice reminds me of a lil cute elf

[@w1ldn3tw0rk9]

Cheeky Deaky

[@eyesofthetiger3568]

What a wonderful down to earth person 🎵🎶

[@renejosundvall]

As he always said..."I'm just the bass player"! John Deacon...Well, lucky for Queen!! Thanks for this vid!

[@blackxspower]

he is a great musician,and he after freddie's death,he decided to retire.he even didnt want to take part in the tour of queen and paul rodgers. i understand and respect his decision,even thought i'd love to see him again with the rest!take care john-we mis u

[@nosferatu49]

John, we really truly do love you... Please come back to make some music again!

[@crowsister1]

Such a comforting soul .... Rock on... Enjoy your Family

[@WhiteQueenK]

That was wicked sweet! Excellent footage from the quietest member of the band. Really nice to see him so animated in some of those clips!

[@RochelleCaiban-03]

I love John Deacon💖

[@thejungle196721]

The Quiet Assassin. Doesn't say much but without him Queen would just not be Queen. He let's his music do the talking.

[@CPProductions3]

This man = My life ❤ I love you, John, and always will!!! :)

[@risky4421]

Truly such a nice man

[@basslakk]

Great bass player and such an inspiration. His lines always makes me wanna practice.

[@winnetouch]

they actually still performed occasionally up until 1997 (at least as far as I tracked it) then john retired. Many people look over john when they hear the name queen. Even I forget about him at time, but then I put on under pressure, breakthru or you're my best friend and he comes back like a flash :D His baselines are amazing.

[@MegaQueenlover]

I love his style of bass playing :)

[@barbaramatherly9881]

He’s so cuuuuttteee I love this sweetheart so much

[@kateoliveira550]

He is a genius! Great Deacon!

[@TuvaKisEn]

He looked really good in long hair! And a nice solo at the end.

[@333br]

Does someone know from what video is it at 1:31 ? That is one of the most adorable Freddie and John moment... :3

[@Robean15]

+Yummy Sounds It is from 1977 Live Earls Court during "all day long" part in Liar ;)

[@albab7416]

You're a legend Roben hats off

[@snorlax7265]

@@albab7416 we're all legends

[@bequietdontcry4218]

UranusAEAGTIUHUTIAHKIJHNSAC WGTRHAYHDIUST i see what you did there

[@snorlax7265]

​@@bequietdontcry4218 hah c:

[@basenok]

Deacy is AWESOME! God Bless John!

[@bluewolfhowler]

THIS IS AWESOME!!!! I LOVE JOHN! He was and is so handsome!

[@judithbonofiglio3358]

I loved the 70’s miss the whole 70’s scene the music,the clothes, and Queen

[@inhalergrandma3117]

he’s so cute *makes screaming noises*

[@evafromwall.e8411]

He is such a beautiful man. I love him so much. I wish he can make a come back and join the band for a special occasion!

[@cherimetzger8735]

Love the ending!