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John Deacon was always the quiet one at Queen. At least that’s how it appeared to the outside world. The bassist was chosen by the band not only because of his first-class qualities on bass (in 1972, Deacon was the last to join the band, which had been called Queen since 1970). But also because of his personality.
Drummer Roger Taylor once said this in a conversation with “Daily Express” confirmed. “We were so excited that we thought he would be a good fit for us because he was so much more calm,” he explained.
John Deacon has been silent for years
After Freddie Mercury’s death in 1991, Deacon retired and only performed three more times with Queen. He also observed the band’s reunion with changing singers and the success of the biopic “Bohemian Rhapsody”, which won several Oscars, in seclusion and without public comment.
In an interview filmed on the set of the music video for “These Are the Days of Our Lives”, Deacon gave an insight into how the four very different types of queens worked together – or not, according to the British newspaper “Express”.
“I can be just as loud behind the scenes”
“It is often singers and guitarists who are more open,” said the soft-spoken musician, certainly confirming a prejudice. “But behind the scenes I can be as loud as anyone. I think we’ve all had our fair share of all the craziness over the years.”
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He also spoke about his experience with Queen and admitted that there were difficult times: “I can’t say it was easy. It was difficult at times. We had good times and bad times where we fell out and then we made up.
The shooting of the video for “These Are The Days Of Our Lives” took place a few months before Mercury’s death. For many fans, it was something like the singer’s last farewell greeting.