John Deacon Reveals The Truth About Queen’s Live Aid Performance (1986 Interview)

Video Description

Digitally restored from rare 1980s archive footage, this interview offers a rare insight into the quieter, more reflective side of Queen’s John Deacon. In this candid conversation, Deacon opens up about the tensions and arguments within Queen, what it was really like working with David Bowie on “Under Pressure,” and how the band approached their now-legendary Live Aid performance. He also shares behind-the-scenes stories from some of Queen’s most iconic music videos, including “I Want to Break Free” and “Radio Ga Ga.” 📼 Originally aired on the influential Music Box television channel — which reached 60 million viewers across Europe and Asia — this footage has remained unseen for decades. Sunset Vinyl restores and upscales iconic music interviews from the 80s, 90s, and 00s, bringing lost moments in music history back to life. 📩 For licensing enquiries: [email protected]