# Ever since 1991, Brian May wanted one musician back in Queen. He has been rejected every single time

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ever-since-1991-brian-may-wanted-one-musician-back-in-queen-he-has-been-rejected-every-single-time/
- Published: 2026-10-29T16:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-04T10:21:44+00:00
- Original publisher: Far Out
- Original article: https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/1991-brian-may-wanted-one-musician-back-in-queen/
- Topics: Entertainment, Music

## Key points

- Brian May has asked John Deacon to return to Queen.
- Deacon has declined each invitation.
- The band says it respects his choice.

## Summary

Brian May has repeatedly asked former Queen bassist John Deacon to return for a performance, but Deacon has declined each time. The article says May and Roger Taylor respect his decision, while continuing to perform under the Queen name without him.

Deacon retired from performing after Freddie Mercury’s death, feeling it was not right to put another singer at the front of the band. He wrote major Queen hits including “Another One Bites the Dust” and “You’re My Best Friend”; May says the band has little significant contact with him now, and Deacon has told them that performing is no longer what he does.

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