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Duran Duran Drummer Roger Taylor Leaves Band Over Tinnitus

Roger Taylor is leaving Duran Duran because his tinnitus has worsened. The band said they support his decision and wish him health and happiness.

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In brief

  • Roger Taylor is leaving Duran Duran due to worsening tinnitus.
  • Taylor said he must listen to his body and his doctors.
  • The band was founded in Birmingham in 1978 and Taylor joined in 1980.
  • Band members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and John Taylor support his decision.

Duran Duran Drummer Roger Taylor Leaves Band Over Tinnitus

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is leaving the band due to worsening tinnitus, he announced in a statement.

Roger Taylor's Statement

Taylor said the decision was one of the hardest he has ever had to make. He described playing drums in the band as "the joy of my life" and said he had "reached the point where I must now listen to my body and my doctors."

He said his tinnitus has been getting steadily worse. He added that he was "going out on a real high" after a successful UK and European tour, a second headline show at BST Hyde Park, an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a return to the studio with Nile Rodgers.

"I move on with enormous pride, and with nothing but love for Simon, Nick and John," Taylor said.

Band's Response

Band members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and John Taylor said Taylor's decision came after "careful consideration and medical advice", and that "protecting his hearing and long-term health must now come first."

They described him as their brother and said his drumming helped define the sound of Duran Duran from the beginning. They said they completely support his decision and wish him health and happiness.

Background

Taylor first left Duran Duran in 1985 and returned in 2001. The band was founded in Birmingham in 1978 by keyboardist Nick Rhodes and bassist John Taylor. Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Andy Taylor joined the group in 1980. Roger, John and Andy are not related.

The band said Taylor performed on 10 albums, including their two number one singles "Is There Something I Should Know?" and "The Reflex", and the 1985 James Bond theme "A View To A Kill."

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Questions readers ask

Why is Roger Taylor leaving Duran Duran?
Roger Taylor is leaving the band due to worsening tinnitus, a decision made after careful consideration and medical advice to protect his hearing and long-term health.
Who are the remaining members of Duran Duran?
The remaining band members are Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, and John Taylor.
When was Duran Duran founded and when did Roger Taylor first leave the group?
The band was founded in Birmingham in 1978, and Roger Taylor first left Duran Duran in 1985 before returning in 2001.
What major achievements did Roger Taylor mention before leaving the band?
He cited a successful UK and European tour, a second headline show at BST Hyde Park, an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a return to the studio with Nile Rodgers.

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