Roger Taylor
Queen’s drummer, singer and the songwriter behind “Radio Ga Ga” and “A Kind of Magic”, Roger Taylor also makes solo records that mix rock, reflection and sharp observations.
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Known for
Queen
Queen
Overview
- Born
- 26 July 1949, King’s Lynn, Norfolk, England
- Known for
- Queen drummer, singer and songwriter
- First solo single
- I Wanna Testify (1977)
- Solo album debut
- Fun in Space (1981)
Mini bio
How it started.
Growing up in Cornwall, Roger first played ukulele, then guitar and drums. He sang and drummed in the Reaction before moving to London to study dentistry. Music won out: in 1968 he formed Smile with Brian May, the band that led to Queen.
Finding his voice.
Queen released their debut album in 1973. Roger contributed songs from the start, often singing lead on his own material. His writing helped shape the band through “Radio Ga Ga”, “A Kind of Magic” and “These Are the Days of Our Lives”.
Outside Queen.
His solo career began with “I Wanna Testify” in 1977 and Fun in Space in 1981. He later fronted the Cross. Outsider followed in 2021, and September 2026 brought Violence Insane in a Beautiful World, co-produced with Joshua J. Macrae and featuring the Ndlovu Youth Choir.
Beyond the drum kit.
Roger also served as co-executive music producer on the 2018 film Bohemian Rhapsody. His current work still combines singing, songwriting and several instruments, alongside his place in Queen.
Creditschronological, newest first
Solo music
- 2026Violence Insane in a Beautiful WorldSinger, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and co-producer
- 2021OutsiderSolo artist, songwriter and producer
- 1981Fun in SpaceSolo artist
Queen
- 2026Queen II Collector’s EditionExecutive producer with Brian May
- 1986A Kind of MagicSongwriter and drummer
- 1984Radio Ga GaSongwriter and drummer
Awards
Quotes
I like the idea of eclecticism.Roger Taylor, official website biography
Discussing the different styles on his 2026 solo album and the Beatles’ influence on his approach.
Trivia
- His first instrument was the ukulele.
- After starting dentistry, he switched to biology and earned a BSc.
- He became the lead singer of his own band, the Cross, in 1987.
- He has been an avid sailor since the 1980s.
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