The Induction of Duran Duran into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame was purported to be celebratory evening that may additionally function a reunion for the British band who fashioned again in 1978.

And whereas the night on the thirty seventh annual ceremony on the Microsoft Theater was nonetheless a time to really feel proud for authentic members Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, and Simon Le Bon, the reunion with former guitarist Andy Taylor didn’t occur in any case.

Throughout their induction speech frontman Le Bon knowledgeable the viewers, by way of a letter on behalf of Andy Taylor, that he could not attend the occasion resulting from ‘a setback’ in his therapy for stage 4 metastatic prostate most cancers, in accordance with Rolling Stone.

Shocking announcement: Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon revealed the band's original guitarist Andy Taylor couldn't make their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday due to 'a setback' in his treatments for stage 4 prostate cancer

Surprising announcement: Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon revealed the band’s authentic guitarist Andy Taylor could not make their induction into the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame on Saturday resulting from ‘a setback’ in his remedies for stage 4 prostate most cancers

Wearing a lime-green swimsuit, Hollywood A-lister Robert Downey Jr. had the respect of inducting Duran Duran into the corridor of fame.

As soon as on stage to simply accept the respect the tone tuned severe when the band’s singer revealed his former bandmate wished to make it to the occasion, however ultimately might’t make it resulting from his most cancers remedies.

Wearing a black-patterned swimsuit, Le Bon took the lead and browse a letter on behalf of Taylor, 61.

‘Simply over 4 years in the past I used to be recognized with stage 4 metastatic prostate most cancers. Many households have skilled the sluggish burn of this illness and naturally, we are not any totally different,’ Taylor started in his message to followers.

‘So I communicate from the angle of a household man however with profound humility to the band, the best followers a gaggle might have, and this distinctive accolade.’ 

The Tynemouth, Northumberland, England native went on to disclose that regardless of receiving world-class therapy he suffered ‘a setback’, though his situation is ‘not instantly life-threatening, there isn’t a remedy.’ 

Duranie: Hollywood leading man Robert Downey Jr. had the honor of inducting Duran Duran

Duranie: Hollywood main man Robert Downey Jr. had the respect of inducting Duran Duran

On behalf of former bandmate: Dressed in a black-patterned suit, Le Bon, 64, took the lead and read a letter on behalf of Andy Taylor, 61, that started with the guitarist revealing he was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer four years ago

On behalf of former bandmate: Wearing a black-patterned swimsuit, Le Bon, 64, took the lead and browse a letter on behalf of Andy Taylor, 61, that began with the guitarist revealing he was recognized with stage 4 metastatic prostate most cancers 4 years in the past

Open and honest: 'Despite the exceptional efforts of my team, I had to be honest in that both physically and mentally, I would be pushing my boundaries,' Taylor, 61, wrote of his current condition in the letter

Open and sincere: ‘Regardless of the distinctive efforts of my crew, I needed to be sincere in that each bodily and mentally, I might be pushing my boundaries,’ Taylor, 61, wrote of his present situation within the letter

‘Regardless of the distinctive efforts of my crew, I needed to be sincere in that each bodily and mentally, I might be pushing my boundaries, the letter continued. ‘Nevertheless, none of this must or ought to detract from what this band (with or with out me) has achieved and sustained for 44 years.’ 

He then talked about a number of the fond recollections he has of writing, recording and touring the world with the band.

‘We have had a privileged life, we had been a bit naughty however very nice, a bit shirty however very effectively dressed, a bit filled with ourselves as a result of we had quite a bit to offer, however as I’ve mentioned many occasions, if you really feel that collective, instinctive, kindred spirit of creativity blended with ambition, armed with an über cool bunch of followers, effectively what might presumably go flawed?’

Taylor additionally wrote how he had deliberate to be with the band on stage to simply accept the Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame honor. 

‘I am massively disenchanted I could not make it, let there be little doubt I used to be stoked about the entire thing. Even purchased a brand new guitar with the important whammy,’ he confessed.

‘I am so very pleased with these 4 brothers. I am amazed at their sturdiness and I am overjoyed at accepting this award.’

In closing, he shared how he ‘typically doubted the day would come. I am certain as hell glad I am round to see the day.’

Rock the house: The Hungry Like The Wolf stars also performed during the 37th annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony that was held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

Rock the home: The Hungry Like The Wolf stars additionally carried out in the course of the thirty seventh annual Rock & Roll Corridor of Fame ceremony that was held on the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

Massive: Duran Duran were arguably the biggest band in the world at one point in the 1980s; John Taylor, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor are seen on 1983

Large: Duran Duran had been arguably the largest band on the planet at one level within the Nineteen Eighties; John Taylor, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor are seen on 1983

Whereas talking to journalists backstage on the ceremony, Le Bon known as the information of their good friend and former bandmate ‘completely devastating,’ in accordance with AFP.

‘We love Andy dearly. I am not gonna stand right here and cry, I feel that may be inappropriate, however that is what it seems like,’ he added. 

Andy Taylor was with the band since its inception within the late Nineteen Seventies, left within the mid-80s amid the peak of the band huge recognition, returned in 2001, solely to have the band minimize ties with him in 2006, citing an ‘unworkable gulf’ between him and the remainder of guys.

The guitarist who changed Taylor in 1986, Warren Cuccurullo, was anticipated to attend the induction, however ultimately didn’t go to the occasion.

From the beginning, Duran Duran was a hitmaker, scoring 21 high 40 singles within the US Billboard Scorching 100 together with Hungry Like The Wolf, Ladies On Movie, Rio, Save A Prayer, A View To A Kill, The Reflex, Odd World, Planet Earth, Is There one thing I Ought to Know?, Infamous and New Moon On Monday, amongst many others.  

Duran Duran has bought over 100 million information, making them one of many world’s best-selling music artists.

Giving thanks: Upon learning Duran Duran being nominated into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, Andy Taylor shared his gratitude for the honor on Instagram February 6

Giving thanks: Upon studying Duran Duran being nominated into the Rock & Roll Corridor Of Fame, Andy Taylor shared his gratitude for the respect on Instagram February 6

Heartbreaking: While speaking to journalists backstage at the ceremony, Le Bon called the news of their friend and former bandmate 'absolutely devastating,' according to AFP; the four original members include Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Roger Taylor

Heartbreaking: Whereas talking to journalists backstage on the ceremony, Le Bon known as the information of their good friend and former bandmate ‘completely devastating,’ in accordance with AFP; the 4 authentic members embody Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, Simon Le Bon and Roger Taylor