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Duran Duran drummer quits band due to tinnitus

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Roger Taylor says his condition has been getting steadily worse, and he must now "listen to my body and my doctors". “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.”. Covered by 9 outlets: 4 lean left, 3 are centre, 2 are not rated.

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  1. Oxfordmail Center Factuality: Mostly factual GB
    Iconic drummer steps down from 80s rock band after worsening tinnitus

    Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor retires aged 66 after worsening tinnitus, ending his second tenure with the British band after more than 2 decades.

  2. Rolling Stone No political lean US
    Duran Duran Drummer Roger Taylor Retiring Due to ‘Worsening’ Tinnitus

    “Playing drums in this band has been the joy of my life,” drummer says in statement. “I’ve reached the point where I must now listen to my body and my doctors”

  3. Times of India Center Factuality: Mostly factual IN
    Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor drops out of the band due to medical reasons

    Roger Taylor has officially announced his retirement from Duran Duran, attributing it to increasing tinnitus issues. After an impressive 47 years with the band, his contribution has been invaluable. In a heartfelt statement shared on social media, he highlighted the band's...

  4. BBC News Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Duran Duran drummer quits band due to tinnitus

    Roger Taylor says his condition has been getting steadily worse, and he must now "listen to my body and my doctors".

  5. Los Angeles Times Leans left Factuality: High US
    Duran Duran's Roger Taylor steps down, retires from playing drums

    Roger Taylor of English pop-rock band Duran Duran is stepping away from the gig. The drummer will hang up his drumsticks following a diagnosis of tinnitus, which has worsened of late.

  6. Vulture No political lean US
    His Name Is Roger Taylor and He Just Quit Duran Duran

    “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.”

  7. The Daily Beast Left Factuality: Mostly factual US
    80s Rocker, 66, Steps Down From Band Due to Health Condition

    Fin Costello / Fin Costello/Redferns Duran Duran’s Roger Taylor is stepping down after 46 years behind the drum kit. In a statement released Thursday , the drummer said his retirement follows a recent tinnitus diagnosis. “Playing drums in this band has been the joy of my...

  8. Variety Leans left Factuality: High US
    Duran Duran Drummer Roger Taylor Exits Group and Retires Following Tinnitus Diagnosis

    Drummer Roger Taylor is leaving Duran Duran and retiring as a musician after a recent tinnitus diagnosis. The band announced Taylor’s departure on social media, describing him as being “at the heart of Duran Duran’s sound across two remarkable chapters.” Taylor joined the...

  9. The Guardian Left Factuality: Very high GB
    Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor leaves band due to tinnitus

    ‘I must now listen to my body and my doctors’, says Taylor, who was one of the earliest members of the new wave hit-makers The drummer for Duran Duran, Roger Taylor, is to step down from the band due to worsening tinnitus. In a statement, Taylor said: “This is one of the...

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