Another One Bites the Dust was written by John Deacon, who pitched it to Queen by playing its signature bass line.
Another One Bites the Dust . Written by bass guitarist John Deacon , the song featured on the group 's eighth studio album The Game ( 1980 ) . Queen (band) . Their classic line-up was Freddie Mercury ( lead vocals , piano ) , Brian May ( lead guitar , vocals ) , Roger Taylor ( drums , vocals ) , and John Deacon ( bass guitar ) .