Musicians born on July 26

Take a focused look at the musicians born on July 26. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1949 Roger Meddows Taylor

  Roger Meddows Taylor is a renowned British musician, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, best known as the drummer and a founding member of the legendary rock band Queen. Praised for his powerful drumming style and distinctive high-pitched backing and lead vocals, Taylor contributed significantly to Queen’s unique sound and success throughout the band’s career. [bio]