Curt Smith is from Tears for Fears - in part 3 of this interview by David Harris (from Retro-Rewind) John Deacon from Queen is mentioned re bass playing.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/video/video.php?v=1015195705029&oid=2207234029

this is part 3

Great to see John is not forgotten outside of Queen circles!

Regards Isis

PS I recommend you tune in to part one of the interview also some exciting stuff going on by Curt re sharing his music.