Where does Another One Bites the Dust come from?
Freddie Mercury's band, John Deacon's bassline, and a nod to Chic's Good Times.
Another One Bites the Dust · Queen
Where it came from
- Was inspired by Good Times (Chic). John Deacon's bass line was inspired by Chic's Good Times. Source: Wikipedia: Another One Bites the Dust
What it became
- Interpolated by Hollaback Girl (Gwen Stefani, 2005). Gwen Stefani borrows its melody and words on Hollaback Girl. Source: Wikipedia: Another One Bites the Dust
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