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Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is retiring from the group and drumming following a worsening diagnosis of tinnitus. Taylor, who played on six chart-topping albums since the band's 2001 reunion, stated that his condition reached a point where he must prioritize his health and medical advice. The report focuses on Taylor's personal decision to step back after a career spanning two major chapters of the band's history, highlighting the physical toll of his condition.
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Toronto SunThis outlet13 Nov

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is retiring from the group and drumming following a worsening diagnosis of tinnitus. Taylor, who played on six chart-topping albums since the band's 2001 reunion, stated that his condition reached a point where he must prioritize his health and medical advice. The report focuses on Taylor's personal decision to step back after a career spanning two major chapters of the band's…

Duran Duran drummer retires after tinnitus diagnosis (this article)
Evening Standard12 Nov

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor, 66, is leaving the band due to worsening tinnitus and medical advice prioritizing his long-term health. Taylor has been a member of the group since its inception in 1978 until 1985, and again from 2001 until his recent departure. He performed on 10 hit albums and two number one singles, including "The Reflex" and "Is There Something I Should Know?" The report focuses on Taylor's…

Drummer Roger Taylor quits Duran Duran due to worsening tinnitus →
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 →
BBC12 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 →
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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“He played on the band’s era-defining early records, then returned for the celebrated reunion of the original line-up in 2001, writing and playing on six additional chart-topping albums and performing with them to millions of fans around the world,” it said in a statement on Instagram on Thursday.
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London, Nov 13, 2026 (AFP) — Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is stepping down from the group and will retire from drumming due to a “worsening of his recently diagnosed tinnitus”, the band said.
2026-11-13 · Toronto Sun
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London, Nov 13, 2026 (AFP) — Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is stepping down from the group and will retire from drumming due to a “worsening of his recently diagnosed tinnitus”, the band said. asserted
band → step → tinnitus
Formed in Birmingham, central England, in 1978, Duran Duran was one of the leaders of the UK “New Romantic” movement and enjoyed huge success in Britain and the United States in the 1980s. asserted
Duran → form → 1980s
With hits such as “Girls on Film”, “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf”, the line-up of Taylor with frontman Simon Le Bon, keyboard player Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and guitarist Andy Taylor helped define the music of the decade. asserted
up → help → decade
Announcing his retirement, the band said he had been “at the heart of Duran Duran’s sound across two remarkable chapters”. asserted
he → announce → chapters
“He played on the band’s era-defining early records, then returned for the celebrated reunion of the original line-up in 2001, writing and playing on six additional chart-topping albums and performing with them to millions of fans around the world,” it said in a statement on Instagram on Thursday. asserted
it → play → Thursday
Taylor, who now lives in the US, described stepping back as “one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make”. asserted
I → live → decisions
“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,” he said. asserted
he → play → years
“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,” he added. asserted
he → get → body
Remaining band members Le Bon, Rhodes and John Taylor paid tribute to him. asserted
members → remain → him
His drumming helped define the sound of Duran Duran,” they said. asserted
they → define → Duran
“We completely support his decision and wish him health and happiness. asserted
We → support → health
He will always be part of this family,” they added. asserted
they → add → family
The group, which is considered an innovator in the medium of early music videos, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the US in 2022. asserted
which → consider → 2022
People suffering from tinnitus hear sounds like ringing or buzzing when no sound is present. asserted
sound → suffer → ringing
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