![]() Said Le Bon: "It is devastating to us to find out that a colleague – not a colleague, that's the whole thing. A mate, a friend, one of our family – is not going to be around for very long. The group played a medley of greatest hits including "Girls on Film," "Hungry Like the Wolf," and "Ordinary World."Īfter Duran Duran's performance and Taylor's letter, an emotional Le Bon answered a backstage reporter's question about the moment on behalf of the band, according to Yahoo News. Le Bon, guitarist/bassist John Taylor, drummer Roger Taylor and keyboardist Nick Rhodes played a medley of songs with their current touring guitarist Dom Brown. "Although my current condition is not immediately life-threatening, there is no cure," Taylor wrote.ĭuran Duran opened the Rock Hall ceremony Saturday with an introduction by Robert Downey Jr. In the letter, Taylor writes that he has the best doctors and life-extending medical treatment "that until very recently allowed me to just rock on." However, he "suffered a setback" about a week ago that prevented his travel. "I had to be honest in that both physically and mentally, I would be pushing my boundaries."ĭolly Parton is making a rock album: In honor of her Rock Hall of Fame induction The full letter, "A Note From Andy," has been posted on the band's website. I'm sure as hell glad I'm around to see the day." "I'm amazed at their durability, and I'm overjoyed at accepting this award. "Let there be no doubt I was stoked about the whole thing, even bought a new guitar with the essential whammy! I'm so very proud of these four brothers," the letter said. 'Guess I'm a rock star now': Dolly Parton joins Eminem, Duran Duran in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ![]() Le Bon read another portion describing Taylor's "massive disappointment" at missing the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony after Duran Duran finally made the cut, after years of eligibility. So I speak from the perspective of a family man but with profound humility to the band, the greatest fans a group could have, and this exceptional accolade." "Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and, of course, we are no different. "Just over four years ago, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer," Le Bon read from Taylor's letter. The audience at the Microsoft Theater gasped audibly at the news. Inspired by David Bowie and Roxy Music, as well as post-punk and disco, schoolmates Nick Rhodes (keyboards) and John Taylor (guitar) formed Duran Duran in 1978. LOS ANGELES – Original Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor was not able to attend his band's induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Saturday, revealing that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer.ĭuran Duran lead singer Simon Le Bon broke the news onstage, reading portions of an open letter from Taylor, 61. Video by Robert Deutsch and Michael Monday ![]()
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