Home Uncategorized Meet Tim Staffell, John Deacon's bass-playing predecessor in Smile, the band that became Queen Meet Tim Staffell, John Deacon's bass-playing predecessor in Smile, the band that became Queen planetsixstring February 15, 2022 comments off Tweet on Twitter Share on Facebook Google+ Pinterest This post was originally published on this siteStaffell looks back on the days of forming an unconventional rhythm section with Roger Taylor and allowing Brian May’s nascent talents to shine