Roger Taylor of Duran Duran retires amid tinnitus diagnosis
Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is retiring from the band after 46 years due to worsening tinnitus. The band expressed their support for his decision to prioritize his long-term hearing health.
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Tinnitus is a prevalent issue among professional musicians, highlighting the physical toll of long-term careers in the music industry.
Hear this story Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor will step down from the band and retire from music altogether after worsening tinnitus symptoms.
The band revealed Taylor's exit in a social media post Thursday, Nov. 12, to protect "his hearing and long-term health."
"Roger is our brother. 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," frontman Simon Le Bon, bassist John Taylor and keyboardist Nick Rhodes said in a statement in the post. "We completely support his decision and wish him health and happiness. He will always be part of this family, while we continue exploring new and exciting projects with the band."
Taylor, 66, said in his statement that the move was "one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make."
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