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John Deacon Crowned 'King of the Bassline' for Iconic Hit

11/30/2025

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John Deacon of Queen is recognized as the "King of the Bassline" for his work on the 1980 hit "Another One Bites the Dust," voted the greatest bassline of all time.
The groove blends funk and rock and remains universally recognizable and influential.
The bassline has permeated popular culture, appearing in media and playlists decades later.
A Tribe Called Quest sampled it in 1990, introducing the bassline to new audiences.

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Story summary

John Deacon of Queen is recognized as the "King of the Bassline" for his work on the 1980 hit "Another One Bites the Dust," voted the greatest bassline of all time.
The groove blends funk and rock and remains universally recognizable and influential.
The bassline has permeated popular culture, appearing in media and playlists decades later.
A Tribe Called Quest sampled it in 1990, introducing the bassline to new audiences.