New John Deacon 2016 Picture

Yep the passion of being a rock star waned for John years before Freddie died, he is a very shy retiring bloke, hated the limelight, he would have left Queen regardless !

[QUOTE] [b]Sebastian wrote:[/b]

[QUOTE] [b]jrd1951 wrote:[/b]

he NEVER got over the death of Freddie[/QUOTE]

I really don't think that's what it is. Then again, I don't know him so no idea, but as far as the evidence tells us, he'd grown disinterested before Freddie's death and had no problem in participating in some projects after that happened anyway. So I don't think that was that strong a factor.

He even appeared as 'Queen' (with Roger) in the early 90's and then with Maylor a couple of times after 'Made in Heaven'.

So it's simply a matter of personal choice. Some people (like Brian and Roger) are delighted at the thought of being rock stars in their sixties. John clearly wasn't. That's all. No extended psychological analysis necessary, nothing to do with still mourning someone who died nearly a quarter of a century ago, nothing to do with allegedly being a sociopath or a recluse hermit with severe Hikikomori syndrome, just someone who chose to gradually withdraw from the public eye.[/QUOTE]

Agree.

This idea that John is somehow still so troubled by Freddie's death that he's chosen to lock himself away because of it, is fictitious. It's romantic, in a very sappy sort of way, but it's not true.

He probably did take his death badly, but I don't think more so than his fellow bandmates. People die. Our grandparents die, our parents die, and sometimes our own children die before us too - the latter obviously being the hardest to deal with. If a great friend of yours dies, you'll mourn him for a few months, and miss him maybe for the rest of your life. But you won't take it so badly that you choose to completely stop your career because of it.

I don't know John either, but I think he was never the rockstar type. He looks in fact like quite an unlikely guy to be part of one of the biggest musical groups of all time. He did his bit, which lasted around 20 years, give or take, that last few years of which were in semi-retirement, and that was more than enough for him.

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I don't know John either, but I think he was never the rockstar type. He looks in fact like quite an unlikely guy to be part of one of the biggest musical groups of all time. He did his bit, which lasted around 20 years, give or take, that last few years of which were in semi-retirement, and that was more than enough for him.[/QUOTE]

I'm with you on this view!

I think he even said in an interview once (written) that he never really thought seriously about being in the band long-term. He thought they would play for a couple of months (or years?), and then split up - because it was only a part-time thing.
It only struck him that Queen was a serious thing once their album was released.

I'm sure someone else has read this, and will remember it too, or even link it :)

Just found this on Facebook, video of our dear John signing some albums! :) -Chin

Didn't look like a recluse to me, especially after his "appearance" at the Daily Mail last year. He seems to be a regular bloke who doesn't mind being greeted by a fan and signing albums. Regarding what Nitroboy said, I also remember him saying something like that. Can't remember if it's from DOOL or Rags to Rhapsody though.

That aside. I wonder how are his basses lately? ;)

If these are on eBay within hours of being signed then these vultures are not true fans.....

They are way ahead of you

http://stores.ebay.com/CamEntertainmentAutographs?rt=nc&_from=R40&_trksid=p2056350.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC1.A0.H0.Xjohn+deacon.TRS0&_nkw=john+deacon&_sacat=0

[QUOTE] [b]Pokemaniacjunk wrote:[/b]

They are way ahead of you

http://stores.ebay.com/CamEntertainmentAutographs?rt=nc&_from=R40&_trksid=p2056350.m570.l1313.TR3.TRC1.A0.H0.Xjohn+deacon.TRS0&_nkw=john+deacon&_sacat=0[/QUOTE]

Damn. :( They should be ashamed.

^^^ which is exactly why IF I EVER GOT HIS AUTOGRAPH I'd want it personalised "Here you go MATT Zarella, .... BIKE IT! -JOHN DEACON (never again to be sold on eBay)

sucks.

especially the $350.... preposterous

In any case, John, like a true artist he is, knows when to exit the stage.

next time somebody ask him about the fight in 1986 in Spain or what happened at Knebworth after Radio Ga Ga. (unsolved mysteries)

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next time somebody ask him about the fight in 1986 in Spain or what happened at Knebworth after Radio Ga Ga. (unsolved mysteries) [/QUOTE]

I strongly recommend to ask these things at a point AFTER he signed your LP`s :)
If you don`t give a fuck at all...just ask him about his relation to BM.

Hope he is enjoying life out of the spotlights. Seems like a very nice man.

I did meet him in London while he was shopping with his wife probably back in 95-96, he was indeed very shy and didnt really want to talk, I simply said hello John and told him I was a massive fan of his work, he thanked me shock my hand and went on his way, I think he was greatful I wasn't asking for autographs or wanting photos, he was possibly a little embaressed to to spotted but seem greatful to have been thanked without fuss.

Roger on the other hand was very happy to chat when I met him, a real gent and top bloke.