Bandmate Simon broke the news of Andy s health battle in November 2022 as he read out a letter from the guitarist and said Andy will not be around for very long .
Theo Wargo/Getty Images for The Rock and Roll Hall of FameIf you ever wanted to play bass like Duran Duran s John Taylor, now s your chance. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has teamed up with Dingwall Guitars for a new signature bass, which they say "embodies the personality and stylistic range of the band’s 1982 multi-platinum record," Rio.
The John Taylor Signature Model Rio Dream Bass launched with a numbered, limited-edition cranberry pearl colored bass, mimicking the colors on the cover of the hit album. It features a special string pack, a “Rio Eye” inlaid in the 12th fret of the fingerboard, a custom guitar hanger and more.
“This bass felt so intuitive to me from the moment I picked it up, and immediately made me wonder why all bass guitars aren’t made like this,” Taylor shared.
With only 83 initially available, Taylor s bass quickly sold out. Luckily, if you missed out on the initial batch, there will be more to come, with black, vintage whit