“But our first couple of albums were more than just poppy stuff. “We were always the band that the press liked to stick their boot into. “It was also extra special because it was affirmation from the music industry which we didn’t get in the early days. He said: “Being inducted there was an element of sticking two fingers up at the detractors who dismissed our band. ![]() Speaking via Zoom from America, Roger, who has three children with his first wife and one with his second, is happy that the band can reunite once again.Įspecially on the back of the Hall of Fame induction after years of being mauled and dismissed as mere preening peacocks by their detractors. “It’s all about looking after yourself and keeping generally fit.” He laughed: “I hope that I’ll walk in the footsteps of my dad. Roger thinks he’s lucky thanks to genetics as his dad is 88 and still riding a mountain bike. Hopefully he will come back.”ĭuran Duran in 1981. ![]() So I thought well if Larry is still playing then I can. “I always thought if Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones can do it. Roger revealed: “I was incredibly sad about Larry. That was exemplified by U2’s Larry Mullen Jr who was ruled out of drumming for a year due to injuries to his elbows, knees and neck. Roger said: “It’s not a full-blown album but it’s a really interesting collection of songs.”īeing the drummer in the band Roger knows from experience that long tours are particularly gruelling on the body. Beautiful Scottish island seeking couple to ditch rat race for job in 'wilderness'.Cure for MND 'could be possible' says expert after Doddie Weir charity launches research strategy.It starts in Manchester at the end of the month, playing the UK, Ireland and, from the end of May until September, the North American leg. They aren’t in the studio together as the band are resting in different parts of the world ahead of their latest tour and working on the album remotely. He’s playing on this new record we are doing which we are already working on. “But the silver lining is he’s back playing with us. In the 80s Duran became the biggest band on the planet – huge in America as well as in the UK thanks to tracks Hungry Like the Wolf and Rio.ĭrugs and fame, though, pulled the group apart and after performing at Live Aid, Roger quit in 1986.ĭuran Duran (l-r) Roger Taylor, Simon Le Bon, John Taylor and Nick Rhodes While Sam Smith’s Writing’s On The Wall for Spectre in 2015 went to No1 in the UK, it only reached No 71 in the US and most recent song No Time to Die by Billie Eilish also went to No1 in the UK but only reached No16 in America.Įven big hitter Adele’s attempt, Skyfall reached No 2 in UK but only reached No 8 in America. This Morning's Phillip Schofield returns to ITV and breaks silence with statement to viewers after brother's trialĭespite big name modern stars being given the honour – the songs haven’t hit the mark and are largely already forgotten.Britain's Got Talent viewers recognise golden buzzer act Malakai Bayoh from duet with star. ![]() It’s a mark of the band’s longevity that after 43 years they are still a musical force.ĭame Shirley Bassey is the only singer to perform more than one Bond theme – Goldfinger in 1964, Diamonds Are Forever in 1971 and Moonraker in 1979. He said: “I was 16 and I remember it being extremely loud.”įor many, Duran Duran –Roger, Simon Le Bon, Andy Taylor, John Taylor and Nick Rhodes – created the best Bond tune and one that is still played around the world today. Roger never met him but did see SAHB at the Birmingham Odeon. Sadly Alex died from a heart attack in 1982 a day before his 47th birthday. The Sensational Alex Harvey Band’s top 40 UK hits included The Boston Tea Party
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