Robert Taylor, a longtime member of New Zealand band Dragon, has died.
Taylor joined the band, recognized for songs equivalent to April Solar in Cuba, Rain, and Are You Previous Sufficient?, in 1974.
AudioCulture shared the information on Fb.
“AudioCulture is unhappy to study of the loss of life of considered one of New Zealand’s best-known lead guitarists, Robert Taylor – longtime member of Dragon.
“On the recording of the band’s large hit ‘April Solar in Cuba’ – written by keyboardist Paul Hewson on a damaged guitar – it’s Taylor who performs the chunky two chords on which the music relies.”
In 1977, simply because the band started to have its string of massive radio hits, Taylor penned a brief account of his life to date: “Born in Waipukarau, New Zealand … son of an ice cream producer and housewife … rugby and blues licks with the Māoris … confirmed within the Anglican church… received a scholarship to Wellington Uni … majored in English … English lecturer dealt dope, ran a rock band: goodbye research … joined acid-symphonic rock’n’roll band Mammal …”
Fellow New Zealand band Good day Sailor additionally posted to Fb after studying the information.”So unhappy to listen to we’ve misplaced Robert Taylor. A beautiful man and such a tasty participant. Rock on outdated chum.”
