Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor: Biography in Details

Who is Roger Taylor?

Roger Taylor People mostly recognize him as a member of the popular band Duran Duran.

He plays drums for the band. Additionally, the band has sold over 100 million records worldwide.

Roger Taylor’s Early Life, Childhood, Education

Taylor was born in Nechells, Birmingham on April 26, 1960.

Throughout his childhood years, he grew up in the Shard End area of Birmingham.

As a child, Roger Taylor wanted to be a goalkeeper for the English football club Aston Villa.

Later, he was drawn to the world of music and hence he began drumming at around the age of 12. He is of British nationality.

Furthermore, he belongs to an English ethnic background.

Talking about his education, there are no details available relating to Taylor’s educational background at present.

Roger Taylor’s Career, Salary, Net Worth

Roger Taylor started playing at a local Birmingham club called ‘The Rum Runner’.

Soon, the band began gaining widespread fame and Taylor eventually became one of the top music stars of the 1980s.

The band released the single ‘Planet Earth’ and also released the album ‘Duran Duran’ which successfully sold more than 2 million copies.

Roger Taylor contributed through drums on the albums including ‘Rio’, ‘Duran Duran’, and ‘Seven and the Ragged Tiger.

Taylor formed the electro/dance band Freebass in 1997. Additionally, he rejoined Duran Duran in 2001.

After the reunion, the band also released the hit album, ‘Astronaut’. ‘All You Need Is Now’ is another successful album by the band which was released on 21 December 2010.

In addition, Roger Taylor has also collaborated with Phillip Glass, Angelique Kidjo, ABBA, and Anouska Shankar.

Duran Duran has won two prestigious Grammy Awards.

Additionally, the band has also won The Brit Awards, Q Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and Ivor Novello Awards.

Roger Taylor has not revealed his current salary. Additionally, his net worth at present is $200 Million as of 2022.

Roger Taylor’s Rumors, Controversy

Roger Taylor’s and Duran Duran’s history with drug use has stirred several controversies over the years.

At present, there are no rumors concerning his life and career.

Roger Taylor’s Body Measurement

Talking about his body measurement, Roger Taylor has a height of 5 feet 8½ inches (1.74 m) and weight is about 61 kg.

Additionally, his hair color and eye color are dark brown.

Roger Taylor’s Social Media

Roger Taylor is not active on social media.

He does not have his official Twitter and Instagram accounts.

Furthermore, he is not active on Facebook as well.

Also know more about another English singer and songwriter, James Blake.

References: (thekagency, allmusic)

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