JOHN TAYLOR BIOGRAPHY AND Lifestyle

Nigel John Taylor, popularly known as John Taylor, born June 20, 1960 in Birmingham, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, producer and actor best known as the bassist and founding member of new wave band Duran Duran .

The group was one of the most popular bands in the world during the 1980s due to their breakthrough music videos which played in heavy rotation in early MTV.

He performed with Duran Duran from its founding in 1978 until 1997, when he left to pursue a solo recording and film career.

JOHN TAYLOR AGE AND BIRTHDAY

He was born on June 20, 1960 in Birmingham, England. He is currently 59 years old in 2020.

NATIONALITY OF JOHN TAYLOR

In 2013, John was granted US citizenship status and therefore holds US and UK citizenship.

JOHN TAYLOR HEIGHT

Nigel stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 meters

JOHN TAYLOR FAMILY

He was born to his parents Jack Taylor (father) and Eugene Taylor (mother). He is the only child as details about his siblings are not available. Further details about his family life are not yet available and will be updated soon.

DAUGHTER OF JOHN TAYLOR, ATLANTA NOO

John and his wife Amanda De Cadenet were married on December 24, 1991 and welcomed their daughter Atlanta Noo on March 31, 1992. Atlanta is now a DJ and model.

JOHN TAYLOR WIFE, MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE

John first dated Gela Nash-Taylor, a Danish model from 1985 to 1989 to whom he was engaged. He then married Amanda De Cadenet on December 24, 1991 at the Chelsea Old Town Hall Registry Office and they had a daughter, Atlanta Noo, born March 31, 1992. The two however officially separated in May 1995.

Taylor then met his second wife, Juicy Couture co-founder Gela Nash, in 1996. They married in Las Vegas on March 27, 1999, and are now separated. John Taylor became a US citizen in 2013 maintaining dual citizenship

JOHN TAYLOR MUSIC CAREER

Taylor originally formed the band Duran Duran with friends Nick Rhodes and Stephen Duffy. Simon Le Bon later became the band’s vocalist. Taylor played guitar for the band. Later, he switched to bass guitar.

The band released their debut album in 1981 and quickly gained widespread fame. Later, alongside Andy Taylor, Tony Thompson and Robert Palmer formed the band The Power Station.

Additionally, they released an album called “The Power Station”. After the departure of Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor, the remaining members reformed Duran Duran and released the 1986 album “Notorious”.

Coming to his solo career, Taylor co-founded independent label B5 Records in 1996. He released albums including ‘I Do What I Do’, ‘Autodidact’, ‘Summary’, ‘The Japan Album’, ‘Live Cuts”, “Techno for Two” and “MetaFour” among others.

Additionally, Taylor has also appeared in movies and TV series including ‘Ginormous Food’, ‘Samantha Who?’, ‘That ’80s Show’, ‘Strange Frequency’, ‘The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas’, ‘Timeslip ‘, ‘Miami Vice’ and ‘Drowning on Dry Land’ among others.

Duran Duran won the 2004 Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution.

JOHN TAYLOR SONGS

While still with his band Duran Duran, John released the following hit songs before starting his solo career

• Stand Up Stand Up (1981)
• river (1982)
• Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983)
• Sand (1984)
• Famous (1986)
• Big Thing (1988)
• Freedom (1990)
• The Wedding Album (1993)
• Thank you (Year one thousand nine hundred and ninety-five)
• Medazzaland ( 1997 )
• Astronaut (2004)
• Red Carpet Massacre (2007)
• All You Need Is Now (2010)
• Paper Gods (2015)

JOHN TAYLOR DURAN DURAN

The Duran Duran group was formed in 1978 by John Taylor and Nick Rhodes in England. The band enjoyed a period of success in the 1980s where the band were the frontman for the British invasion of MTV in the 1980s.

The group has won numerous awards, including Brit Awards in 2002, two Grammy Awards, an MTV Video Music Lifetime Achievement Award and MTV Europe Music Award.

JOHN TAYLOR SOLO SONGS

John left the band Duran Duran he helped found to start a solo career in music releasing the following hit songs

• Do What I Do (1985)
• Feelings Are Good and Others Are Lies (1997)
• Autodidact (1997)
• Summary ( 1999 – With Jonathan Elias)
• Meltdown (1999)
• The Japan Album (1999)
• Japan (2000)
• Live Cuts (2000)
• Terroristen: Live at the Roxy (2001)
• Techno for Two (2001)
• Retirement in Art (2001)
• MetaFour ( 2002 )

JOHN TAYLOR MOVIES

• Sugar Town 1999
• Drowning on dry land 1999
• The Flintstones in Viva Rock Vegas- 2000
• A Diva’s Christmas Carol – 2000
• Strange Frequency 2001
• Vegas, City of Dreams – 2001
• The Peter Erskine Trio: Live at Jazz Baltica 2005
• Classic Albums: Duran Duran – Rio 2008

BOOKS BY JOHN TAYLOR

– In the Rhythm of Pleasure: Love, Death and Duran Duran

JOHN TAYLOR BASS GUITARS

The bass guitar most commonly associated with John is the Japanese Aria Pro II SB1000, which he used during the height of Duran Duran’s fame; John also promoted the instrument in a series of magazine ads.

John still plays the Aria, Stingray, Factor and a Peavey Cirrus 5 and 4 string from 2007. He has also been seen playing a 1962 reissue Fender Precision Bass, a Gibson Les Paul bass and a Warwick Thumb 5. Noting his loyalty to the same Peavey bass on stage with Duran Duran for several years

JOHN TAYLOR BODY FACTS AND MEASUREMENTS

• Full Name: Nigel John Taylor
• Age / How old?: 59 years old
• Date of birth: June 20, 1960
• Place of birth: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
• Education:
• Birthday date: June 20
• Nationality: British
• Married?:
• Children / children:
• Height / what size?:
• Weight:
• Occupation : Musician, songwriter, producer, actor,
• Net worth : Pending

JOHN TAYLOR NET WORTH

Nigel Taylor currently has an estimated net worth of around $30 million. He did not reveal his current salary. Detailed information about his property, cars he owns, houses, luxuries, monthly/annual salary is not yet known and will be updated as soon as possible.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT JOHN TAYLOR

Who is John Taylor?

Nigel John Taylor, popularly known as John Taylor, born June 20, 1960 in Birmingham, is an English musician, singer, songwriter, producer and actor best known as the bassist and founding member of new wave band Duran Duran .

How old is Taylor?

He was born on June 20, 1960 in Birmingham, England. He is currently 59 years old in 2020.

How tall is John?

Nigel stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches or 1.88 meters

Is John Taylor Married?

John first married Amanda De Cadenet on December 24, 1991 with whom he had one daughter but separated in 1995.

Taylor then met his second wife, Juicy Couture co-founder Gela Nash, in 1996. They married in Las Vegas on March 27, 1999, and are now separated.

How much is Taylor worth?

Nigel Taylor currently has an estimated net worth of around $30 million. His value will likely increase as he has yet to release any information about his cars, houses and properties under his name. This information will be updated soon

How much does John earn?

His income and salary remain private information that is still under review and will be updated as we gather and verify it.

Where does John Taylor live?

For security reasons, John did not share his specific location. We will update this information immediately if we get the location and pictures of his house.

Is John dead or alive?

Taylor is alive and well. There were no reports that he was sick or had any health issues.

Where is Taylor now?

John remains an active participant in the music industry due to his long career as a songwriter and singer. Currently, John is working as a music producer