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Robert Taylor, Dragon's Former Lead Guitarist, Dies at 74

The news was shared by ex-drummer Kerry Jacobson on social media, with no cause disclosed.

Overview

  • Jacobson described the loss as "unexpected and devastating" and called Taylor "irreplaceable" in a tribute post.
  • Taylor joined Dragon in 1974 and played on late-1970s hits including "April Sun in Cuba," "Are You Old Enough?" and "Still In Love With You."
  • AudioCulture credits Taylor with the signature two-chord foundation that drives "April Sun in Cuba."
  • His stints with Dragon spanned 1974–1979 and 1982–1985, followed by the 1995 acoustic album Incarnations and appearances at ARIA (2008) and New Zealand (2011) Hall of Fame inductions.
  • Further details about his passing, including the cause of death, have not been made public.