Andy Taylor may be fighting cancer, but it won't stop him from contributing to Duran Duran as he will reportedly play the guitar for the band's upcoming album.
The Mirror recently quoted bassist John Taylor, which gave fans a hint that the guitarist is still an active member of the group as he's set to appear on Duran Duran's next record.
In order to do this, singer Simon Le Bon will be traveling to the musician's studio in Ibiza for them to record the material for the album which is expected to come out by the end of 2023.
"We're working on an album right now that is going to be coming out at the end of the year and he's playing guitar," John revealed.
He further gave fans a hint about what the next album would sound like, saying it will feature "a lot of cover songs" as those tracks are meaningful to them when they were kids that's why having Andy on the project is "great."
Andy Taylor Cancer Update
Last year, it was revealed by Duran Duran that Andy Taylor had been diagnosed with cancer during their induction at the 2022 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Since then, the guitarist had been open about his medical condition and has been constantly updating fans about what he's up to.
More recently, the musician spoke to People Magazine to share what he's feeling in the present. He began by sharing an emotional quote, saying his health woe is a "death sentence."
"So you sort of walk out of the hospital in a stunned silence, because you could never be prepared for ... you've got to start from the fact that it's a slow burn, so it's not going to take you quickly," he added.
How Did Andy Taylor's Cancer Start?
Elsewhere in the conversation, the musician revealed how he found out that there's something wrong with his health, saying it all began when he was jogging and noticed that there was something off.
Andy recalled the sensation feeling like an "arthitic pain," so he initially didn't pay attention. However, lumps started appearing, leading him to undergo a PSA test, which later confirmed his diagnosis.
His father was also diagnosed with prostate cancer in the past and it appears that his family has a history of the condition.
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