Roger Taylor

The Profile

British drummer, singer and songwriter best known as a member of Queen. A multi-instrumentalist and distinctive vocalist, he launched a parallel solo career with albums such as Fun in Space, Strange Frontier, Happiness?, Electric Fire and Fun On Earth.

Drummer and songwriter of Queen; wrote hits including Radio Ga Ga and A Kind of Magic; founded the side project The Cross; active 1968–present; inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Queen (2001).

Five reviews trace Roger Taylor’s solo path from spacey synth-rock to mature, songwriterly rock. Critics praise his gritty voice, restless experimentation, and Queen-caliber craft. Political bite and personal tributes surface alongside punchy rockers and ballads. Consistency varies, but the highs are celebrated. Recommended: Happiness? and Electric Fire.