Andy Taylor
Guitarist
Andy Taylor, former guitarist for Duran Duran, joins the PMP Network. He discusses his book, 'Wild Boy: My Life in Duran Duran,' which delves into the experiences and dynamics within the band. Taylor shares insights into the rock and roll lifestyle and the journey of Duran Duran.
Andy Taylor
of
Duran Duran
About Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor is an English guitarist born in Tynemouth, Northumberland, best known as a former member of Duran Duran, which he joined in April 1980. He was also a founding member of The Power Station alongside Robert Palmer and Tony Thompson. Taylor released solo albums including Thunder (1987) and Dangerous (1990), and worked as a producer for bands like Thunder and co-produced Rod Stewart's Out Of Order album, co-writing the hit single Lost In You.
In this interview
- Discusses his book Wild Boy: My Life in Duran Duran
- Explains the book covers the private life of a band underneath everything
- Shares insights into the rock and roll lifestyle and band dynamics
- Talks about how the band got there and their journey
“It's not about people's private private life. It's about the private life of a band what goes on underneath everything.”— Andy Taylor, in this interview
Since this interview
Taylor publicly revealed his stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer diagnosis at Duran Duran's Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction in 2022. He rejoined Duran Duran and played on their album Danse Macabre, and released a solo album Man's A Wolf To A Man on BMG Records.
