Duran Duran's Roger Taylor announced he is leaving the band.
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The musician, 66, revealed the news via the band's social media on Thursday, adding that he will be retiring from playing the drums, following a worsening of his recently diagnosed tinnitus.
The condition causes sufferers to hear phantom noises often described as ringing, hissing, buzzing or whooshing sounds and affects about 7.6 million adults.
Roger played on the band’s era-defining early records, then returned for the celebrated reunion of the original line-up in 2001 until the present day.
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He said that after careful consideration and medical advice, he has decided that protecting his hearing and long-term health must now come first.
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Speaking from his home in the US, Roger said: 'This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make.
'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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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.'
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Duran Duran's Roger Taylor, (far right) announced he is stepping down from the band on Thursday following a worsening of his recently diagnosed tinnitus, (pictured in 2022)
Roger, 66, played on the band’s era-defining early records, then returned for the celebrated reunion of the original line-up in 2001 until the present day
He continued: 'Figuring out the timing of all of this has not been easy, but I’m going out on a real high.
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'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.
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'I couldn’t have asked for a better final chapter, with so many special moments that I’ll treasure forever.
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'I move on with enormous pride, and with nothing but love for Simon, Nick and John.
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Fellow band members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and John Taylor added: 'Roger is our brother.
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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.
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'We completely support his decision and wish him health and happiness.
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'He will always be part of this family, while we continue exploring new and exciting projects with the band.'
Fans immediately rushed to comment on X, fomerly Twitter upon hearing the news.
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They wrote: 'I can't believe Roger Taylor is leaving Duran Duran!
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I understand his reasons, though.
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'ROGER HAS QUIT DURAN DURAN!
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Health issues the reason but oh so sudden and with no chance for us to say goodbye.
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Health has to come first though.
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Wonder if he has completely retired or could be persuaded to record?
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'So pleased I got to see him play for the last time at the recent Leeds and London shows.
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Fellow band members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes and John Taylor said: 'Roger is our brother.
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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'
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The band formed in 1978 - (L-R) Roger, Simon, John, Nick and Andy (pictured in 1981)
Fans took to X to express their upset over Roger's departure from the band as they will never get to see them all perform together again
Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor walked his daughter, Ellea, down the aisle - leaving fans shocked with his impressively youthful look
In September 2025, Roger caused quite the furore when he walked his daughter, Ellea, down the aisle - leaving fans shocked with his impressively youthful looks.
Makeup artist Ellea, 33, married her long-term boyfriend, bodybuilder and personal trainer Shiro Miller, in a breathtaking castle ceremony surrounded by family, friends - and of course, the iconic band themselves.
Ellea - daughter of Roger's ex-wife, Giovanna Cantone - looked radiant for her big day in a strapless ivory gown with a sweeping train and delicate veil.
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But it was Roger, 65, who found himself the centre of attention.
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Once crowned Britain's fifth most eligible bachelor by the high society magazine Tatler in 2004 - in a list that also included Prince William and Hugh Grant - he sported a healthy head of brown hair and cut a dashing figure in a classic black tuxedo as he escorted his daughter down the flower-lined pathway.
Duran Duran's Instagram account shared pictures of the wedding - held on Monday in the mother of the bride's home country, Italy - with the caption: ‘Ellea + Shiro September 1, 2025’.
FOUR TYPES OF TINNITUS THAT SHOULD NEVER BE IGNORED
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Audiologist Gladys Sanda says the following types of tinnitus could signal more serious health problems and require prompt medical attention.
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She advises seeing an ENT specialist if you experience the following:
1. Tinnitus in one ear only, even if the sound seems harmless or mild.
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2. Asymmetrical tinnitus, where the sound differs between each ear.
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This can also indicate an underlying issue such as a benign growth on the auditory nerve.
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3. Sudden hearing loss with tinnitus, which is considered a medical emergency.
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It’s not the tinnitus that needs urgent treatment - it’s the hearing loss.
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4. Pulsatile tinnitus - a thumping or pulsing in the ear that matches your heartbeat.
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This could suggest a blood vessel problem such as a thinning of the bone between a vein and the middle ear.
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If your tinnitus intensifies during physical activity, it’s crucial to seek medical advice.
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