Spitfire Interviews & Features: THE GRANGE - Roger Taylor

[MLA]

I first met this great guy in person back in 1974 in a music shop in my hometown of Memphis, Tennessee. They were opening for Mott The Hoople at the time. He was with Brian May. We spent about 30 minutes talking, doing little tricks on guitars, etc. Both magnificent, intelligent, gracious gentlemen. I showed Brian a few of our "signature" Memphis things and he shared his sixpence thing with me. He gave me one from his birth year -- 1947. I've got it framed in the music room of my house. Since then I've used silver coins for all sorts of things on electric guitars. Don't try it on an acoustic. It doesn't work! Over the years I ran into them in different clubs, restaurants, or hotels all over the US, the UK, and mainland Europe. Truly marvelous people as well as brilliant musical talents.

[bigrarr]

The guy is a drumming GOD! Not only that but one hell of a vocalist too!!!

[benjaminnebenjamin]

finally he's wearing sunglasses outside

[jonesy]

I've always thought he is not only a great drummer but a great song writer, musician and vocalist...I've always admired Queen for their talents- which are considerable indeed.

[AntonioSaracino]

One of the best Rock Drummers ever, from one of the best Rock Bands ever.

[elizaprzymorska]

I’m really worried about that glass of red wine at the edge of his chair and his white trousers.

[JohnDoe-ppkx]

He is rock and roll rebel and clever guy. Great tattoos...

[zachariah-binyisrayl]

He aged like the finest wine....such a classy, distinguished English gentleman/legend. 💎💎💎💎💎

[marleesuarez]

I LOVE Roger Taylor. He is the inspiration that had me start playing drums, and he's been my main role model. God bless him.

[roxy]

Always will love Roger Taylor! One of the greatest musicians ever! <3

[blancagarcia]

God bless Roger Taylor Queen thanks forever and ever Freddie❤😘

[annettejacobsen]

I love you Rodger always a gentleman you have a gental way of speaking and always a joy to listen to. Love watching you on the drums power that you give to the sound is unreal. 🥁🎶

[kevindowling]

Thanks for sharing this it's great to see Roger and listening to him talk about John Bonham two great drummers

[judithhand]

I'm glad to see this and other clips of Roger. This would not be my best start, as I know relatlively little about the mechanics of recording music for an album and the measurements of drumming, etc. But a good opportunity to get to say something, should Roger read these. I've watched the movie many times. It honors Freddie and introduces all to 'inside of Queen' to an extent (what can be done in just over 2 hours). I'm not an expert on any of the instruments. I've really enjoyed watching Roger play. It's astounding, the # of drum and how fast!! the beats and incredible to have all kinds of things going for a long song is simply outrageous! (in a positive way). Your talent is so marked, defined, a wonder to watch! Just wanted to let you know. I never thought that I'd enjoy watching a drummer do his shtick for more than a minute or so. The movie, although I'm really confused about the timeline compared to YouTube clips, has given me an opportunity to not only see honor given to Freddie Mercury but to see each individual's talent in a newer, closer way and appreciate you more than ever. Thank you for being such a big part of bringing the movie to the public over so many years of work and planning, etc., etc. Blessings and all good things! (I'll be looking at other Roger Taylor clips, too, but this just serves as the statement I felt like making.)

[samvalecaaguilar]

He aged just as good as the wine on his chair 👌😘🍷

[TallerdelSebaRehbein]

Thanks Roger! those are rock & roll 45's ;)

[domself]

Love the man, my all time hero Roger was born in my home town!

[sammiegruber]

I love the tattoos actually I couldn't imagine him without them but young Roger wouldn't mix with them I love roggie sm

[TammyDenney]

Roger is Brilliant . Best drummer in the world . Writes Beautifully . Sings amazing . Gorgeous from birth and still is. Devilish little personality to die for
Best friend of Freddie’s .
I love him to pieces ❤

[marvalstith]

Wonderful of course cause I've much to learn about the mechanics of music. Since meeting Queen I'm extremely interested. Thanks for this....Roger, a precious Queen, like the other 3.