The Resume

(August 19, 1951- )
Bass player for Queen (1971-1997)
Performed on 'Another One Bites the Dust,' 'We Are the Champions,' 'Under Pressure,' 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Crazy Little Thing Called Love'
Wrote 'Another One Bites the Dust,' 'You're My Best Friend,' 'I Want to Break Free,' 'Back Chat' and 'Spread Your Wings'

Why he might be annoying:

He wrote fewer songs than the other members of Queen.
He exhibited less energy than the other members of Queen on stage.
He did not participate in the 2005 Queen + Paul Rogers tour.
He was credited as 'Deacon John' on Queen's first record.
He was the last person to join Queen.

Why he might not be annoying:

He usually sang at live shows.
Based on photos from 1997, he has aged better than Roger Taylor.
He used to work on the band's equipment as a certified electrical engineer.
The other members of Queen said he used to take care of the books.
He appeared the most natural of all Queen members in interviews.
He could play guitar in addition to electric and double basses.

Credit: Abacab

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• I Attended King's College London
• I Performed at Live Aid [July 13, 1985]
• I Performed at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert [1992]
• I Performed with Slash
• I Skipped My Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (Ranked: 2001)
• Musicians Who Appear on Rock Band
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Profiles 16501-16750 (Ranked: 16646)
• Queen
• U.K.'s Richest Rockers [1996] (Ranked: 18)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 71 Votes: 69.01% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 32 Votes: 21.88% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 173 Votes: 45.09% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 171 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 154 Votes: 52.60% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 11 Votes: 36.36% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 19 Votes: 42.11% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 28 Votes: 17.86% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 99 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 41 Votes: 36.59% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 34 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 94 Votes: 46.81% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 227 Votes: 41.41% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 48 Votes: 37.50% Annoying