(Los Angeles) The group Duran Duran’s entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday was to mark a reunion with one of its former members, Andy Taylor, but he was absent due to developing cancer. 4, announced by its former partners.
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At the award ceremony in Los Angeles, Simon Le Bon, the frontman of the British band that had a huge success in the 80s, read a letter from Andy Taylor in which he explains that he was diagnosed with cancer stage 4 metastatic prostate four years ago.
“Many families have experienced the slowness of this disease and, of course, we are no different,” wrote Andy Taylor, who clarified that the disease does not “immediately put [sa] life-threatening” but that there was “no cure.
“Despite the exceptional efforts of my team, I had to be honest because both physically and mentally, I would push my limits” by being present, confessed the guitarist.
“However, none of this should or should distract from what this group [avec ou sans moi] made and maintained for 44 years,” he wrote.
Speaking to the press behind the scenes, Simon Le Bon described the news as “absolutely devastating”. “We love Andy dearly,” the singer said. “I’m not going to stand there and cry, I think that would be inappropriate, but that’s how it feels. »
PHOTO RICHARD SHOTWELL, INVISION
From left to right: Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Roger Taylor of Duran Duran
The band severed ties with Andy Taylor in 2006, citing an “unbridgeable gulf” between him and New Wave innovators.
Former member Warren Cuccurullo, who was originally scheduled to attend, also did not make it to the ceremony.