Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor leaves band due to tinnitus
Summary
Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is stepping down from the band because his tinnitus has steadily worsened. He said he is proud of his time with the group and grateful to his bandmates and fans.Key Facts
- Roger Taylor said his tinnitus has been getting steadily worse.
- Taylor said he made the decision after considering his health and his doctors’ advice.
- Taylor praised the band’s recent UK and European tour and its Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
- The band returned to the studio with Chic bandleader Nile Rodgers.
- Taylor was an early member of Duran Duran alongside Nick Rhodes and John Taylor.
- He played on the band’s first three albums, released between 1981 and 1983.
- After leaving following Live Aid, Taylor briefly rejoined in 1994 and returned permanently in 2001.
- His later recordings with the band included the albums Astronaut and Danse Macabre.
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