Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is stepping down from the band and retiring from drumming because of a worsening of his recently diagnosed tinnitus. The band announced his retirement in a statement on Instagram, and remaining members said they support his decision.
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it said in a statement on Instagram on Thursday.
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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,
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,
Roger is our brother. His drumming helped define the sound of Duran Duran,
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