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Queen Drummer's Humble Beginnings: From Skip Drums to Global Stardom
16 Sep
Summary
- Roger Taylor built his first drum kit from salvaged materials.
- He turned down joining Genesis before Phil Collins.
- Queen's Greatest Hits is the UK's best-selling album ever.
Roger Taylor, the acclaimed drummer for the legendary band Queen, recently shared a journey through his life in music. His early days were marked by ingenuity, constructing his first drum kit from items found in a skip. Taylor's path in music nearly took a different turn when he was offered a drumming position with Genesis, a chance he declined, which ultimately led to Phil Collins joining the band.
Instead, Taylor became a founding member of Queen, alongside guitarist Brian May. He recounts the early days, including meeting Freddie Mercury and working together before the band's explosive rise. Queen's enduring legacy is underscored by their status as one of history's most successful bands, having sold over 300 million records worldwide.
Beyond his drumming prowess, Taylor is also recognized as a key songwriter for Queen, contributing to massive hits such as 'Radio Ga Ga' and 'A Kind Of Magic.' His solo career also spans nearly five decades, with a new album, 'Violence Insane In A Beautiful World,' on the horizon.
