Roger Taylor, the drummer of Duran Duran, is leaving the band and will retire from music for good due to the worsening tinnitus he suffers from. The British musician has made this decision following the advice of his doctors and with the aim of protecting his auditory health, according to El Periódico.
Taylor, a member of the classic lineup since 1979, contributed to pivotal albums such as “Rio” (1982) and “Seven and the Ragged Tiger” (1983). After quitting the group in 1986, he returned in 2001 and stayed for another 25 years alongside Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and John Taylor.
Duran Duran performed in Madrid not long ago, on November 6, with Taylor in the lineup. Duran Duran has expressed its support for the decision and has confirmed that it will move forward with new projects.
