From VICE · Stephen Andrew Galiher · · 40s
Bobby Taylor Dies After Cancer Battle
St. Louis rock legend Bobby Taylor dies after years of fighting cancer.
In brief
St. Louis rock legend Bobby Taylor dies after years of fighting cancer. Veteran rock drummer Bobby Taylor died following a long cancer battle, leaving his family and bandmates to mourn. Originally reported by VICE.
Bobby Taylor's Death
Veteran rock drummer Bobby Taylor died after a years-long cancer battle.
Family Tribute
His wife Jami wrote: 'Love is knowing when to let go. Rest in peace, my beautiful sweet husband.'
“Love is knowing when to let go," Taylor’s wife, Jami, wrote in a Facebook post. "Rest in peace, my beautiful sweet husband. You don’t have to fight or suffer anymore. Fly high, my love.”
Band Tribute
Local group Jamming.LIVE STL called Taylor 'an absolute BEAST behind the drums.'
“Bobby Taylor wasn’t just a drummer," they wrote in a Facebook post. "He was an absolute BEAST behind the drums!”
Band Statement
Foreplay bandmates said Taylor 'made us complete' and 'loved playing drums with Foreplay.'
“When Bobby Taylor joined Foreplay, it was like finding the missing piece of a puzzle. He made us complete.”
What to remember
Veteran rock drummer Bobby Taylor died following a long cancer battle, leaving his family and bandmates to mourn.
