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Drummer Duran Duran ends his career due to hearing problems

Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor has decided to leave the band due to health problems

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Drummer Duran Duran ends his career due to hearing problems

Drummer of the British band Duran Duran Roger Taylor decided to end his musical career and leave the band due to health problems. This was reported on November 12 on the official website of the group.

The 66-year-old musician has been diagnosed with tinnitus, a condition accompanied by ringing or tinnitus. Symptoms have increased recently, leading to withdrawal from the scene.

Taylor admitted that the decision to retire was one of the most difficult of his life.

He played with Duran Duran from the band's founding in 1978 until 1985. In 2001, he returned to the band and continued to perform with him until now.

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