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Duran Duran drummer quits band due to tinnitus

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Gall, C. (2026, November 12). Duran Duran drummer quits band due to tinnitus. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crwy499k504do?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Roger Taylor, the long-time drummer of the band Duran Duran, announced he will leave the group due to worsening tinnitus. Taylor, who has been with the band since its formation in 1978, cited the need to prioritize his health after a period of consideration and medical advice. His departure follows a successful tour and other recent milestones for the band, including their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
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Roger Taylor, the drummer for the iconic band Duran Duran, has announced he is leaving the group due to worsening tinnitus. Taylor, who has been with the band since its formation in Birmingham in 1978, described his decision as one of the hardest he has ever had to make. He expressed gratitude for the band's recent successes, including a successful UK and Europe tour and their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Taylor, 66, joined Duran Duran in 1978 and left in 1985 before returning in 2001. His departure comes after careful consideration and medical advice, prioritizing his health over his continued role with the band.

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BBCThis outlet12 Nov

Roger Taylor, the long-time drummer of the band Duran Duran, announced he will leave the group due to worsening tinnitus. Taylor, who has been with the band since its formation in 1978, cited the need to prioritize his health after a period of consideration and medical advice. His departure follows a successful tour and other recent milestones for the band, including their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

Duran Duran drummer quits band due to tinnitus (this article)
The Guardian12 Nov

Roger Taylor, the drummer for the band Duran Duran, is leaving the group due to worsening tinnitus. In his statement, Taylor expresses deep gratitude to the fans and bandmates, highlighting the band's recent successes including a UK and Europe tour and their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Taylor joined Duran Duran in 1981, left after Live Aid, and permanently rejoined in 2001, contributing to six…

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor leaves band due to tinnitus →
Fox News12 Nov

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is retiring from the band due to a worsening diagnosis of tinnitus that threatens his long-term health. The announcement follows a successful UK and European tour, his induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a period of studio recording with producer Nile Rodgers. The report highlights the emotional weight of the decision, noting that Taylor has been central to the band's…

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor forced to retire as health battle threatens hearing →
Daily Mail13 Nov

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor, 66, announced on Thursday that he is stepping down from the band and retiring from playing the drums due to worsening tinnitus. The musician, who played on the band's early records and joined the 2001 reunion, stated that he must prioritize his long-term health following medical advice. The report highlights the musician's personal decision to leave after a successful period of…

Duran Duran's Roger Taylor announces he is stepping down from the band →

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Caroline Gall
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- Published Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor said he will leave the band due to his worsening tinnitus.
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Birmingham Duran Duran European the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

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Taylor PERSON · 3× Duran Duran ORG · 2× Birmingham GPE · 1× European NORP · 1× John Taylor PERSON · 1× Nick Rhodes PERSON · 1× Nile Rodgers PERSON · 1× Roger Taylor PERSON · 1× Simon Le Bon PERSON · 1× the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ORG · 1×

Narrative

Taylor, who left the band in 1985 before returning in 2001, said: "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. "But the truth is that my tinnitus has been getting steadily worse," he said.
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- Published Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor said he will leave the band due to his worsening tinnitus.
2026-11-12 · BBC News
Duran Duran drummer quits band due to tinnitus · assertive framing

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- Published Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor said he will leave the band due to his worsening tinnitus. asserted
he → publish → tinnitus
Taylor has been the chart-topping group's drummer since they formed in Birmingham in 1978, which he described as "the joy of my life", but said he had "reached the point where I must now listen to my body and my doctors". asserted
I → top → body
The 66-year-old said his condition has been getting steadily worse, leading to him making one of his hardest decisions to quit the band. asserted
him → say → band
The group, made up of Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes and guitarist John Taylor, said his decision came after "careful consideration and medical advice", which said that "protecting his hearing and long-term health must now come first". asserted
protecting → make → hearing
Taylor, who left the band in 1985 before returning in 2001, said: "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. "But the truth is that my tinnitus has been getting steadily worse," he said. asserted
he → leave → years
He said deciding on the timing had been difficult but he was pleased to be "going out on a real high". asserted
he → say → high
"We've just returned from a hugely successful UK and European tour, which followed our second headline show at BST Hyde Park, our induction into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, and a return to the studio with Nile Rodgers. asserted
which → return → Rodgers
"I couldn't have asked for a better final chapter, with so many special moments that I'll treasure forever. asserted
I → ask → moments
"I move on with enormous pride, and with nothing but love for Simon, Nick and John," he said. asserted
he → move → Simon
Taylor's band members added that he had helped define the sound of the group, performing on 10 hit albums, their two number one singles - Is There Something I Should Know? and The Reflex - and the band's 1985 James Bond theme A View To A Kill. asserted
I → add → Kill
"Roger is our brother," they said. " asserted
they → say → ?
His drumming helped define the sound of Duran Duran from the very beginning and having him back with us since 2001 has been incredibly important to us all. asserted
having → help → us
"We completely support his decision and wish him health and happiness. asserted
We → support → health
"He will always be part of this family, while we continue exploring new and exciting projects with the band." asserted
we → continue → band
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