# Roger Taylor Steps Down From Duran Duran

> Duran Duran's Roger Taylor retires after tinnitus worsens, ending his 47-year band career.
- Title: Roger Taylor Steps Down From Duran Duran · NME | Shortify
- Summary: Duran Duran's Roger Taylor retires after tinnitus worsens, ending his 47-year band career.
- Keywords: roger taylor, tinnitus, band retirement, duran duran, drums, glastonbury, nile rodgers, music, NME
- Source: NME — https://nme.com/news/music/roger-taylor-steps-down-from-duran-duran-and-retires-this-is-one-of-the-hardest-decisions-ive-ever-had-to-make-3975801
- Published: 2026-11-12T16:55:09+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: roger taylor, tinnitus, band retirement, duran duran, drums, glastonbury, nile rodgers, music, culture
## Roger Taylor Announces Retirement
Duran Duran's Roger Taylor announced he'll step down from the band and retire from playing drums.

> This is one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make
## Tinnitus Worsens
Taylor's worsening tinnitus, a condition that can lead to severe hearing loss, prompted his retirement decision.
## Band's Statement
The band stated Taylor played on era-defining early records and returned for the 2001 reunion, writing and playing six chart-topping albums.
## Taylor's Final Words
Taylor called the decision 'one of the hardest decisions I've ever had to make' and thanked fans for their love.

> This is one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make
## Band's Tribute
Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, and John Taylor paid tribute to Taylor as their 'brother' and wished him health and happiness.
## Upcoming Plans
Duran Duran plans summer 2027 shows but refuses to play Glastonbury unless they headline the Pyramid Stage.
## Key takeaway

Duran Duran's Roger Taylor retires due to worsening tinnitus after 47 years with the band.