Roger Andrew Taylor
April 26, 1960
Birmingham, England
Facts -
Began playing the drums at age 12 ... Self-taught by playing along to favorite records
In younger years, Roger wanted to be the goalkeeper for the English football club, Aston Villa.
Musical inspirations early on - Paul Thompson (Roxy Music), Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones), Tony Thompson (Chic)
Joined Duran Duran in 1979 - "Fab Five"
Known as "the quiet one" and prefers to speak through his drums
Duran Duran - 1980 to 1985 -
Drums on first three studio albums
Duran Duran, Rio, Seven and the Ragged Tiger
Drums on live album
Arena
Final performance with the original line-up was in July 1985 - Live Aid Benefit concert (Philadelphia)
Interim - Roger, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, and John Taylor all received two Grammy awards
Side note - So Red The Rose album for Arcadia project in 1985 with Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes
Reason for leaving - Intense schedule of recording and touring, pressures of fame, no longer happy
Official departure announced by the remaining members of Duran Duran in 1986
Duran Duran - 1994 & 2001-Present -
2001 reunion
Sold-out concerts at Wembley Arena and Madison Square Garden
Sign on with Epic Records in New York
"Reach Up For the Sunrise" & Astronaut ... Worldwide tour over two years
Side note - As of 2003, Roger is an established DJ in the House and Hip-hop genres.
All You Need Is Now - 2010
Paper Gods - 2015
Source - Wikipedia
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