Duran Duran was once inducted into the 2022 Rock and Roll Corridor of Repute Saturday evening … however the excellent news temporarily grew to become dangerous because the band authorised the consideration.

Mythical frontman Simon Le Bon and the crowd’s different contributors — apart from for one — gave an acceptance speech throughout the thirty seventh Annual induction rite on the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Noticeably absent was once guitarist Andy Taylor.

Le Bon printed Taylor was once MIA as a result of he suffered a setback in his remedy of Degree 4 metastatic prostate most cancers. The singer then learn a portion of a letter written via Taylor, explaining his well being problems.

Taylor wrote, “Simply over 4 years in the past I used to be identified with level 4 metastatic prostate most cancers. Many households have skilled the gradual burn of this illness and naturally we are not any other; so I discuss from the viewpoint of a circle of relatives guy however with profound humility to the band, the best lovers a bunch can have and this remarkable accolade.”

After the rite, Taylor’s complete letter was once posted at the band’s site, offering extra element about his grim analysis. “Despite the fact that my present situation isn’t right away life-threatening there’s no remedy,” Taylor stated.

Behind the scenes on the Microsoft Theater, Le Bon informed the click he was once “completely devastated” to be told that “one in all our circle of relatives — isn’t gonna be round for terribly lengthy.” He ended with … “We adore Andy dearly. I’m now not gonna stand right here and cry or anything else, that will be beside the point, however that’s what I think like.”