New Wave Era Synthesizer Keyboardists and Organists are usually this way. So much concentration is required for their task -- too many fingers in too many keys -- that it would not surprise me if he has OCD issues. He was ill for some time last year (influenza, respiratory issues) and many of the US dates in the fall were cancelled. He returned to England to recuperate and I read he's doing fine.
Andy Taylor, on the other hand, was battling some form of cancer about 10 years ago (smokes like a chimney), but he's been in remission. Nevertheless, he hasn't been playing with the band since about 2000, when Nick & Simon kicked him out.
I also enjoyed Andy and John in The Power Station with Robert Palmer back in '85...
Interesting....and it makes sense, really.
He was ill for some time last year (influenza, respiratory issues) and many of the US dates in the fall were cancelled. He returned to England to recuperate and I read he's doing fine."
Good to know. Until very recently, I had no idea they were still touring and making albums.
Andy Taylor, on the other hand, was battling some form of cancer about 10 years ago (smokes like a chimney), but he's been in remission. Nevertheless, he hasn't been playing with the band since about 2000, when Nick & Simon kicked him out.
I also enjoyed Andy and John in The Power Station with Robert Palmer back in '85..."
According to what I'm reading in JT's book, Andy's dissatisfaction with the group started pretty early, but I hope he stays well. I liked Power Station, too!
I look back on the 80's as a bright, sunlit, fun time....so full of optimism. And Duran Duran was sort of the quintessential 80's band. I'll always have a soft spot for them. And I am really liking their new music.