Queen still has three surviving members after Freddie Mercury's death: but where exactly is John Deacon now?
Queen remains active as Brian May and Roger Taylor perform with several vocalists under the band's banner, with Adam Lambert as the latest frontman in the Queen + Adam Lambert project.
While the Mercury-fronted band still enjoys popularity due to its timeless songs, Deacon opted not to be part of it and retired from the music industry decades ago.
John Deacon Now 2023: Age and Birthday
The Leicester native, who is now 71 years old, will celebrate his 72nd birthday this year on Aug. 19. Deacon showed his love for music at an early age, earning the nicknames Deacs and Deacy while honing his talent during his time in school.
When he reached 14, he launched his school band, the Opposition, but left the group four years later to study electronics at a college in London.
John Deacon Net Worth 2023
Even after retiring from the music industry, John Deacon's net worth remains at $180 million in 2023, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
According to May, Deacon remains an integral part of the band's financial decisions after his retirement - the reason why he remains one of the millionaire musicians in the world. His works when he was still a member of Queen still bring him fortunes, as well.
Why Did John Deacon Leave Queen?
After Mercury died in 1991, Deacon only performed twice with Queen: at the 1993 charity concert and in 1997 "The Show Must Go On" rendition with Elton John.
Following the latter concert, the bassist opted to pursue a private life away from the music industry's spotlight. Still, questions about why he left the Queen still linger among fans and how his absence gave Taylor and May a "turbulent time."
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In the documentary, "The Show Must Go On: The Queen + Adam Lambert Story," Taylor recalled feeling freaked out after learning that Deacon would leave since he did not want to deal with the music business anymore.
On the other hand, the bassist himself explained after the frontman's death that there was no point of continuing Queen's career since it is impossible to replace Mercury.
Where Is John Deacon Now?
Nearly three decades since Deacon quit Queen for good, reports confirmed that he is living in Putney, Southwest London with his wife, Veronica Tetzlaff, whom he shares six children with.
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