Bobby Taylor, a longtime St. Louis rock drummer who played in many area bands, has died at 58 after a years-long battle with cancer.
His wife, Jami, announced his death in a Facebook tribute. She wrote that he fought to the end, determined enough to amaze even the hospice nurses caring for him. She also shared a message of hope, writing, "We WILL be together again one day."
Reports say Taylor was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma in 2021.
Local music group Jamming.LIVE STL remembered him as a powerful presence behind the drums, and just as much as a kind soul with a big heart who loved his wife deeply. The group said his legacy will live on through the music and the lives he touched.
Taylor's bandmates in the original lineup of Foreplay also shared a statement. They said that when he joined, the band felt complete, and that they are mourning a bandmate, a brother and a friend. They closed by wishing that his memory always be a blessing.
For fans and fellow musicians across the St. Louis scene, the tributes paint a picture of a man known for his energy on stage and his love at home.
