Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor leaves band due to tinnitus
‘I must now listen to my body and my doctors’, says Taylor, who was one of the earliest members of the new wave hit-makers The drummer for Duran Duran, Roger Taylor, is to step down from the band due to worsening tinnitus.
Key points
- The 66-year-old said his condition has been getting steadily worse, leading to him quit the band.
- In a statement, Taylor said: “This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make.
But the truth is that my tinnitus has been getting steadily worse, and I’ve reached the point where I must now listen to my body and my doctors.” Continue reading...
Playing drums in this band has been the joy of my life, and I’ll never be able to properly thank the fans for the love they’ve shown us over the years.
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