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Robert Taylor of Dragon performing live in the late 1970s

Robert Taylor, Dragon Guitarist, Dies Aged 74

by Paul Cashmere

Robert Taylor, guitarist for Dragon during their classic 1970s and 1980s eras, has died. Taylor helped shape hits like “April Sun In Cuba” and “Are You Old Enough?” that defined Australian rock.

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