10 Most Popular ANTI-Rockstars

10. John Deacon - Queen

As the '70s started to give way to more theatrical acts, you couldn't really get much better than Queen. With each passing record, it was virtually impossible to take your eyes off of Freddie Mercury for a second, commanding the stage very much like a Shakespearean actor would if he were fronting Led Zeppelin. Even with all of that showmanship though, John Deacon remained the one lone wolf amid the rock royals.

Being the last member to join the band, Deacon always was slightly reserved and somewhat uncomfortable with his role in the group. Most of the time, you couldn't really get a word out of him in interviews or onstage, as he normally just stood in the wings and opened his mouth for just an occasional backing vocal. What was behind that bass though was a neverending well of talent that most people didn't even realize.

While Brian May and Mercury are known as the primary songwriters in the group, Deacon's writing credits are among the greatest hits the group ever had, from the amazing bass line of Another One Bites the Dust to the open-hearted love letter of You're My Best Friend. Then again, when you have Mercury out front to deliver everything, sometimes it's better to just hang back and dig into the groove.