Who Is John Deacon? Age, Biography and Wiki
John Deacon, born on August 19, 1951, is a celebrated English musician and songwriter best known as the bassist for the iconic rock band Queen. As of 2025, he is 73 years old. Deacon's contributions to the music world extend beyond just his bass playing; he penned some of Queen's most famous tracks, including "You're My Best Friend" and "Another One Bites the Dust." His ability to blend multiple genres helped Queen maintain its status as a pioneering rock band throughout the decades.
| Occupation | Songwriter |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | August 19, 1951 |
| Age | 73 Years |
| Birth Place | Leicester, England |
| Horoscope | Leo |
| Country | England |
Popularity
John Deacon's Popularity over time
Height, Weight & Measurements
John Deacon stands at approximately 5 feet 11 inches (180 cm) tall and weighs around 155 pounds (70 kg). His body measurements are reflective of his active lifestyle during his time with Queen, where the demands of touring and performing regularly kept him in good shape.
Family, Dating & Relationship Status
John Deacon is known for his private lifestyle, especially in recent years. He is married to Veronica Deacon, with whom he has three children. The couple has maintained a low-profile family life, away from the public eye, focusing on raising their children. There have been no public reports of Deacon dating anyone outside his marriage, keeping his personal life exclusively tied to his family.
He had an older brother, Robert, who died aged 6 in July 1953 and a younger sister Julie, born in January 1956. John's father worked at the Norwich Union insurance company and in 1960 the family moved to neighbouring Oadby. Deacon was known to friends and his bandmates as "Deacs" or "Deacy".
Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, John Deacon's net worth is estimated to be around $200 million. This wealth is primarily attributed to his successful career with Queen, which includes sales from album releases, royalties, and ongoing merchandise. Though he stepped back from live performances in the late 1990s, Deacon still earns residual income from his past work and Queen's ongoing popularity.
Career, Business and Investments
Deacon’s career with Queen began in 1970 and lasted until their last studio album in the 1990s. His innovative bass lines and songwriting contributed significantly to the band's distinctive sound. After stepping away from the music scene, Deacon has focused on personal projects and investments, including real estate. His strategic investments and business sense have further solidified his financial status outside of music.
Deacon grew up in Oadby, Leicestershire, playing bass guitar in a local band, The Opposition, before moving to study electronics at Chelsea College, London.
He joined Queen in 1971 on the strength of his musical and electronic skills, particularly the homemade Deacy Amp which guitarist Brian May used to create guitar orchestras throughout Queen's career. From the third album, Sheer Heart Attack, onwards, he wrote at least one song per album, several of which became hits.
As well as bass guitar, Deacon played some guitar, keyboards and piano on Queen's studio work.
Social Network
John Deacon is notably absent from social media platforms. Unlike many celebrities, he has preferred to keep a low online profile, allowing him to maintain privacy in his personal life. Fans and followers often remind one another of his significant influence through fan pages and Queen-related forums rather than through his own social media presence.
Deacon took an interest in electronics at an early age, reading magazines on the subject and building small devices, including the modification of a reel-to-reel tape deck to record music directly from the radio.
He studied at Linden Junior School in Evington, Gartree High School and Beauchamp Grammar School in Oadby, achieving eight GCE O level and three A level passes, all at grade A. He particularly enjoyed soul music.
Education
John Deacon attended the Chelsea College of Arts in London, where he studied electronics. His background in electronics not only influenced his musical career—allowing him to appreciate the technical aspects of sound—but also his later ventures into business and investments. Education has played a significant role in shaping his approach to both music and financial growth.
In 1965, at the age of fourteen, Deacon formed a school band called The Opposition. The band would go through many lineup and name changes, with Deacon eventually leaving the band altogether in 1969 to pursue studies in Electrical Engineering at Chelsea College in London.
