Quick Info
| Profession | Musician (drummer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist) |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 26/07/1949 |
| Age | 77 years |
| Birthplace | King's Lynn, Norfolk, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Roger Taylor
In an interview about the new album, Taylor said he did not expect new Queen songs featuring Adam Lambert to be released, though he said he would not rule out future tours together. He also said that being in Queen had not helped his solo career, and he hinted that Queen might be working on live performances or reissues of older recordings.
The album Violence Insane in a Beautiful World was released in September 2026 to support a UK tour. The tour included a date at Edinburgh's Usher Hall on 22/09/2026 and ran from Newcastle to Swansea at the end of the month.
Taylor announced his seventh solo album, Violence Insane in a Beautiful World, due for release on 18/09/2026 via Columbia Records. The lead single, Come On Summer (It's Party Time), features the South African Ndlovu Youth Choir, and the album reflects his concerns about global violence and conflict.
Roger Taylor launched a rosé wine called Cuvée Rock n' Roll, produced in Côtes de Provence, at an event in London. He became a partner in the project alongside wine industry figures, and the wine was made available from May 2026 through retailers. Taylor said he hoped the venture would grow substantially.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English musician best known as the drummer of the rock band Queen, also active as a songwriter, occasional lead vocalist and solo artist. Full name Roger Meddows Taylor; holds an OBE. |
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| Recognition | Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 as a member of Queen; ranked eighth-greatest classic rock drummer in a 2005 Planet Rock listener poll; appointed an OBE in 2020 for services to music. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Schooling | Truro School, Cornwall |
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| University | East London Polytechnic (BSc) |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | Sarina Taylor (married 26/08/2010) |
| Residence Background | Grew up in Norfolk, then moved to Truro, Cornwall, as a child |
Relationships & More
| Partner | Deborah Leng (longtime partner, mother of his children) |
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| Band Relationships | Founding member of Queen alongside Brian May, Freddie Mercury and John Deacon; collaborated with Taylor Hawkins on a tour |
Family
| Father | Michael Taylor |
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| Mother | Winifred Taylor (née Hitchens) |
| Siblings | Clare Taylor (younger sister) |
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Career
| Early Bands | The Reaction (teenage band formed mainly of Truro School pupils); Smile, with Brian May and Tim Staffell |
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| Main Band | Queen (drummer, backing vocalist and songwriter, contributing at least one track to every studio album) |
| Other Projects | Queen + Paul Rodgers; The Cross (formed 1987); Queen + Adam Lambert; Queen Côtes de Provence Rosé wine (launched 2026) |
| Solo Career | Solo albums, including Fun on Earth (2013), Outsider (2021) and Violence Insane in a Beautiful World (2026, seventh solo studio album) |
| Acting/Other | Appeared in drag in the music videos for Queen's I Want To Break Free and Freddie Mercury's The Great Pretender |
Favourites
| Early Influence | Mitch Mitchell of the Jimi Hendrix Experience |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Originally learned guitar before switching to drums after realising he had a more natural aptitude for the instrument. | |
| 2. Answered a local magazine advertisement for a drummer in 1969, which led to meeting Brian May and Tim Staffell. | |
| 3. Was accidentally shot with a pellet gun as a child. | |
| 4. Plays keyboards, guitar and bass on many of his own songs. |
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