Industry Jun 16, 2026
Brian May on John Deacon's Influence on Queen's No. 1 Hit
“Freddie absolutely adored it – he sang it until he bled!”
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MusicRadar
Brian May reflected on a major Queen hit, noting its strong foundation in John Deacon's musical style, particularly his rhythm guitar work rooted in funk. May indicated that his own guitar playing was not prominent on the track initially. He also shared Freddie Mercury's enthusiastic dedication to performing the song. Originally reported by MusicRadar.