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John Deacon is a British musician best known as the bassist for the legendary rock band Queen. His distinctive basslines and contributions to Queen's music helped shape the band's unique sound. Deacon also wrote several of Queen's hits, including "You're My Best Friend" and "Another One Bites the Dust." His musicianship and songwriting have left a lasting legacy in rock music.
"There was always a lot of American music in England until, obviously when the Beatles came around, then there was a shift towards English music, but before then American music was the main thing."
"I didn't actually realise what apartheid meant. I'm probably a bit naive, but I thought it was more of a vague segregation, like on the beaches and buses."
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