John Deacon

He hasn't appeared with the band since a single-song performance with Elton John in 1997.

He told bandmates “I can never do this again,” after ballet performance with Elton John.

Blow out the candles, all you rock stars celebrating birthdays in August.

Queen bassist had written “light-hearted” lyrics for song, but had to change his approach after they recorded backing track.

Bassist has shied away from the limelight and has remained reclusive since his retirement.

They went through a number of bass players in the band's earliest days, and none proved satisfactory.