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Roger Taylor Quits Duran Duran Due to Tinnitus
Taylor said medical advice and a worsening diagnosis led him to step away after 7.6 million adults are affected by tinnitus, according to experts.
- On Thursday, Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor announced his retirement from the band, citing worsening tinnitus. The 66-year-old musician stated he must now prioritize his long-term health and hearing.
- Tinnitus, a condition causing phantom ringing or buzzing, affects about 7.6 million adults. Experts link the auditory system issues to loud noise exposure or hearing loss, with cases rising among younger people.
- Taylor joined the band in 1979, performing on era-defining records like 1983's Rio before returning for the 2001 reunion. He played on six additional albums, most recently 2023's Danse Macabre, alongside bandmates Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, and John Taylor.
- Fellow bandmates Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, and John Taylor expressed full support, with Le Bon saying, "He will always be part of this family." The trio called Taylor their brother and praised his drumming as vital to the band's sound.
- No replacement drummer has been announced following Taylor's departure. Duran Duran continues with Le Bon, Rhodes, and John Taylor as the only three remaining members of the iconic line-up, exploring new projects ahead.
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Roger Taylor quits Duran Duran for health reasons - full statement
·Birmingham, United Kingdom
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ROGER Taylor, drummer for Duran Duran, is leaving the band due to worsening tinnitus.
·Zagreb, Croatia
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