Industry Jun 16, 2026

John Deacon's Funk Influence on Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust"

“Freddie absolutely adored it – he sang it until he bled!”

Originally published by MusicRadar
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John Deacon's Funk Influence on Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust"

Queen's chart-topping hit "Another One Bites the Dust" was primarily driven by John Deacon's distinct musical vision, with a strong emphasis on funk rhythms. Brian May noted that Deacon's rhythm guitar playing was central to the track, suggesting his own contributions were minimal initially. Freddie Mercury's passionate performance of the song was also highlighted. Originally reported by MusicRadar.