Now, more than six decades after becoming the undisputed king of MTV, he remains one of rock’s most influential players—and, according to many fans, the “coolest guy in rock and roll.”
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That instinct would prove pivotal. In 1978, Taylor and his best friend, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, formed Duran Duran, laying the foundation for a band that would help shape the New Romantic movement and become one of the decade’s defining acts.
Following their debut, Duran Duran released Rio, a record widely regarded as the band’s masterpiece and its bass work a masterclass, with tracks like “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf” setting the standard for ’80s New Wave. Despite a lull, the band came roaring back in 1993 with The Wedding Album, driven by Taylor’s pulsing melodic grooves on “Ordinary World” and “Come Undone.”
Despite some lineup switches, the band have remained active since their founding, with their most recent release being the groove-heavy single, “Free to Love.” Billed as a “cyber-funk anthem,” it was co-written by the band’s core members with guitarist and producer Nile Rodgers, and blends dancefloor vibes with the band’s signature upbeat ethos.
Outside Duran Duran’s orbit, Taylor has stayed busy. In 1984, he started the supergroup The Power Station with bandmate Andy Taylor, Chic drummer Tony Thompson, and vocalist Robert Palmer. The group produced some gems, including “Some Like It Hot.” Later, he launched Neurotic Outsiders, another supergroup, this one with Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones, Guns N’ Roses bassist Duff McKagan, and drummer Matt Sorum.
At 66, Taylor’s resume is brimming with gold stars. And somehow, he isn’t slowing down. Looking at that list is enough to make the rest of us reconsider what we’ve accomplished this week. LOL.
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