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Former Dragon guitarist Robert Taylor has died

NZ HeraldStuffOtago Daily TimesTuesday 4 November 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Robert Taylor, the former lead guitarist for the New Zealand rock band Dragon, has passed away. Taylor performed with the group during two separate periods between 1974 and 1985. The band is well known for hits such as April Sun in Cuba and Rain.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 4 Nov 2025, 7:03pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 2 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Robert Taylor, former guitarist for New Zealand band Dragon, dies (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Robert Taylor, former guitarist of Kiwi rock band Dragon, dies (opens in new tab)

  3. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Longtime Dragon guitarist Robert Taylor dies (opens in new tab)