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John Taylor
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John Taylor is a British bassist and founding member of Duran Duran. His playing draws on disco and punk, giving a rhythmic foundation to the band’s combination of pop songwriting, electronic textures and guitar music. He has described developing bass parts through the group’s collaborative arrangements, with production considered alongside melody and lyrics.
In the 1980s Taylor also formed the Power Station with Andy Taylor, Robert Palmer and Chic drummer Tony Thompson, working with producer Bernard Edwards. Their recordings included “Some Like It Hot”. He later recounted his life and musical career in the memoir In the Pleasure Groove.
Reviewed 2026-09-06Selected sources
- Duran Duran — John Taylor, Bass Player interviewFounding role, bass influences and first-person account of collaborative songwriting.
- Duran Duran — John Taylor, The InventoryBand role and memoir In the Pleasure Groove.
- Duran Duran — John Taylor on the Power StationPower Station members, producer and recordings.