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Roger Taylor(III)

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Roger Taylor
Drummer for British group Duran Duran from 1980 - 1984. Drummer for Arcadia 1985 which released one album. 1985 saw Duran Duran's last on'stage performance as the Fab 5 for quite some time for the Live Aid charity event. In 1986 Duran Duran reformed without Roger or guitarist Andy Taylor. Roger played some tracks for 1995 Duran Duran album Thankyou. He rejoined Duran Duran in 2001 and they released 2004 album Astronaut. In 2005 he played Rome Live 8 concert as a part of Duran Duran.
BornApril 26, 1960
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Sting, Phil Collins, Bob Geldof, Boy George, Paul McCartney, Nick Rhodes, Bono, Pete Briquette, Adam Clayton, Chris Cross, Duran Duran, Siobhan Fahey, Tony Hadley, John Keeble, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Simon Le Bon, George Michael, Steve Norman, Rick Parfitt, Francis Rossi, Andy Taylor, James 'JT' Taylor, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Midge Ure, Jody Watley, Paul Weller, Paul Young, Johnnie Fingers, Simon Crowe, Holly Johnson, Glenn Gregory, Martyn Ware, Robert 'Kool' Bell, Dennis D.T. Thomas, The Boomtown Rats, Spandau Ballet, Kool & The Gang, Jon Moss, Marilyn, Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Bananarama, Culture Club, Heaven 17, Martin Wareing, Band Aid, and Helen DeMacque in Band Aid: Do They Know It's Christmas? (1984)
Nick Rhodes, Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor
Nick Rhodes, Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor
Roger Taylor
Roger Taylor
Nick Rhodes, Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, and Roger Taylor
Nick Rhodes, Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, Andy Taylor, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor
Nick Rhodes, Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, Andy Taylor, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor
Nick Rhodes, Duran Duran, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor in Duran Duran: There's Something You Should Know (2018)
Sting, Phil Collins, Bob Geldof, Boy George, Nick Rhodes, Bono, Pete Briquette, Adam Clayton, Chris Cross, Duran Duran, Siobhan Fahey, Tony Hadley, John Keeble, Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Simon Le Bon, George Michael, Steve Norman, Rick Parfitt, Francis Rossi, Andy Taylor, James 'JT' Taylor, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Midge Ure, Jody Watley, Paul Weller, Paul Young, Johnnie Fingers, Simon Crowe, Glenn Gregory, Martyn Ware, Robert 'Kool' Bell, Dennis D.T. Thomas, The Boomtown Rats, Spandau Ballet, Kool & The Gang, Jon Moss, Marilyn, Sara Dallin, Keren Woodward, Bananarama, Culture Club, Heaven 17, and Band Aid in Band Aid: Do They Know It's Christmas? (1984)

Known for:

Bumblebee (2018)
Bumblebee
6.7
  • Soundtrack("Save A Prayer")
  • 2018
Anna Faris, Dan Fogler, Topher Grace, and Teresa Palmer in Take Me Home Tonight (2011)
Take Me Home Tonight
6.3
  • Soundtrack("Hungry Like The Wolf")
  • 2011
Lucy Boynton and Ferdia Walsh-Peelo in Sing Street (2016)
Sing Street
7.9
  • Soundtrack("Rio")
  • 2016
Man Up (2015)
Man Up
6.8
  • Soundtrack("The Reflex")
  • 2015

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Composer

  • Blank & Jones: (Reach Up for The) Sunrise
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 2018
  • Naked Science (2004)
    Naked Science
    • Composer
    • TV Series
    • 2007
  • Arcadia: The Flame (1986)
    Arcadia: The Flame
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1986
  • Duran Duran: The Reflex (1984)
    Duran Duran: The Reflex
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Duran Duran in Duran Duran: The Wild Boys (1984)
    Duran Duran: The Wild Boys
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Duran Duran: The Chauffeur (1982)
    Duran Duran: The Chauffeur
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1982
  • Duran Duran: Planet Earth (1981)
    Duran Duran: Planet Earth
    • Composer
    • Music Video
    • 1981

Actor

  • M.U.G.E.N (1999)
    M.U.G.E.N
    • Video Game
    • 1999
  • Duran Duran: Perfect Day (1995)
    Duran Duran: Perfect Day
    • Roger Taylor
    • Music Video
    • 1995
  • Duran Duran: Burning the Ground (1989)
    Duran Duran: Burning the Ground
    • Roger Taylor
    • Music Video
    • 1989
  • Duran Duran: New Moon on Monday (1984)
    Duran Duran: New Moon on Monday
    • Revolutionary (uncredited)
    • Music Video
    • 1984
  • Duran Duran: My Own Way (1981)
    Duran Duran: My Own Way
    • Roger Taylor
    • Music Video
    • 1981
  • Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor in Duran Duran: Friends of Mine (1981)
    Duran Duran: Friends of Mine
    • Roger Taylor
    • Music Video
    • 1981

Music Department

  • Arena: An Absurd Notion (1985)
    Arena: An Absurd Notion
    • music producer (as Duran Duran)
    • Video
    • 1985

Personal details

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    • duranduran.com
  • Alternative name
    • Duran Duran
  • Height
    • 5′ 8½″ (1.74 m)
  • Born
    • April 26, 1960
    • Nechelles, Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
  • Spouses
      Gisella BernalesMay 12, 2007 - present (1 child)

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    Was the subject of the movie "Searching for Roger Taylor" in 2000
  • Quotes
    "Who influenced me as a drummer? My real influences coming up were Paul Thompson [Roxy Music] Dennis Davies [David Bowie] Steve Jansen [Japan] and Tony Thompson [Chic].
  • Nicknames
    • Two Hands Taylor
    • Froggie Barnacle

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