Roger Taylor
English musician, drummer of Queen (born 1949)
1949 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
English musician, drummer of Queen (born 1949)
Born
July 26, 1949
Age
~77 years
Name Origin
English
Timeline
singer, drummer, musician
United KingdomBorn in Dersingham
1949
Born in Dersingham (1949-07-26)
2019
AwardOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
Present
Age ~77
About
Roger Meddows Taylor is an English musician, songwriter and record producer. He achieved international fame as the drummer and backing vocalist for the rock band Queen. As a drummer, Taylor was recognised early in his career for his unique sound and was voted the eighth-greatest drummer in classic rock music history in a listener poll conducted by Planet Rock in 2005. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001 as a member of Queen.
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Who is Roger Taylor?+
Roger Meddows Taylor is an English musician, songwriter and record producer. He achieved international fame as the drummer and backing vocalist for the rock band Queen. As a drummer, Taylor was recognised early in his career for his unique sound and was voted the eighth-greatest drummer in classic r
What does the name Roger mean?+
The name Roger means "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is of English origin.
When was Roger Taylor born?+
Roger Taylor was born on July 26, 1949.
Name Meaning
A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.
The name Roger is of English origin, meaning "A male given name from the Germanic languages.. Etymology: From , from the - equivalent of Hrōþgār (see Hroðgar), from fame-spear. Compare also Rutger.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Roger — July 26, 1949
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
Your music got me through the hardest year of my life.
— a listener
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
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