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Queen<\/a> drummer Roger Taylor<\/a> admits he no longer speaks to the band\u2019s classic bassist, John Deacon<\/a>.<\/p>\n For 26 years, Taylor, Deacon, guitarist Brian May<\/a> and frontman Freddie Mercury<\/a> made up Queen\u2019s legendary lineup. The group reached astronomical heights, becoming one of the most celebrated bands in rock history, while also surviving the continually-changing styles of popular music. Notably, all of Queen\u2019s members contributed to the songwriting, with Deacon specifically penning such hits as \u201cYou\u2019re My Best Friend,\u201d \u201cAnother One Bites the Dust\u201d and \u201cI Want to Break Free.\u201d<\/p>\n When Mercury died in 1991, it brought Queen\u2019s initial, fantastic period to a somber end. While Taylor and May have remained active since then, Deacon performed publicly only three times following Mercury\u2019s death. The last instance, which took place in 1997, saw the three surviving members of Queen performing “The Show Must Go On” with Elton John.<\/p>\n READ MORE: All 12 of John Deacon’s Queen Songs Ranked<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Deacon has remained purposefully out of the limelight since then, even skipping Queen\u2019s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame<\/a> in 2001, and avoiding all the publicity surrounding the band’s hit 2018 biopic Bohemian Rhapsody<\/em>.<\/p>\n During a recent conversation with Classic Rock<\/em><\/a>, Taylor confirmed he is no longer in contact with his former bandmate.<\/p>\n \u201cJohn is a real recluse,\u201d the drummer remarked. \u201cI think he speaks to our lawyers and our accountant and that\u2019s it.\u201d<\/p>\n Taylor insisted there was no personal rift between him and Deacon, simply suggesting the bassist just wants to be left alone.<\/p>\n \u201cI really don\u2019t know what John is doing now,\u201d Taylor matter-of-factly remarked. \u201cHe\u2019s probably sitting in a room somewhere, counting his money.\u201d<\/p>\n They remain so present in the news and fans\u2019 hearts that it\u2019s pretty hard to believe singer Freddie Mercury has been gone for decades now.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Gallery Credit: Eduardo Rivadavia<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nQueen Albums Ranked<\/h2>\n