Roger Taylor

July 26, 1949 • King's Lynn, Norfolk, England

Queen Drummer, Radio Ga Ga, We Will Rock You

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Born: July 26, 1949  |  Birthplace: King’s Lynn, Norfolk  |  Famous For: Queen Drummer — We Will Rock You, Radio Ga Ga

The Lion Behind the Kit

Roger Taylor co-wrote Radio Ga Ga — the Queen song that gave Lady Gaga her name. His drumming on We Will Rock You (the stomp-stomp-clap pattern) may be the most replicated rhythm in sports stadium history. Playing drums with Freddie Mercury, Roger Deacon, and Brian May for 20 years in Queen: the luckiest seat in the history of rock.

Leo Legacy

  • We Will Rock You: Co-wrote — the stomp-stomp-clap pattern is now part of global sporting culture
  • Radio Ga Ga: Wrote and sang — the song that inspired Lady Gaga’s stage name
  • Queen Live Aid: The 1985 Wembley performance is considered the greatest live rock moment ever
  • Solo career: Multiple albums; still tours and records with the surviving Queen members

Taylor kept time for Freddie Mercury — which is like being the timekeeper for the sun.

“We will, we will rock you.”

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