Members
John Taylor2001current
Roger Taylor2001current
Nick Rhodescurrent
Simon Le Boncurrent- Andy Wickett1979–1980
Andy Taylor1980–1985- Sterling Campbell1989–1991
- Warren Cuccurullo1989–2001
- Andy Taylor2001–2006
- John Taylor1997
- Roger Taylor1985
- Stephen Duffy1979
Duran Duran is a British band known for their significant impact on the new wave and synth-pop genres.
The band was formed in 1978, marking the beginning of their influential music career.
Duran Duran's classic lineup was established in May 1980, featuring Simon Le Bon, Andy Taylor, and Roger Taylor.
Biography
Formation
Duran Duran, an iconic English rock band, was formed in Birmingham in 1978 by childhood friends John Taylor and Nick Rhodes, along with Stephen Duffy. The band took its name from a character in the 1968 film "Barbarella". They played their first gig on April 5, 1979, at the Birmingham Polytechnic. After a series of lineup changes, the classic lineup was solidified in May 1980, featuring Simon Le Bon as the lead vocalist, Andy Taylor on guitar, and Roger Taylor on drums, alongside Rhodes and John Taylor.
Breakthrough and Success
Duran Duran quickly rose to fame in the early 1980s, becoming a leading band in the new wave and synth-pop movements. Their self-titled debut album and the follow-up, "Rio," featured hits like "Girls on Film" and "Hungry Like the Wolf," establishing them as pop icons. The band's visual style, heavily influenced by fashion, helped them gain significant media attention, making them a staple in teen magazines and music videos.
Evolution and Legacy
Throughout their career, Duran Duran has seen various lineup changes, with members like Warren Cuccurullo and Sterling Campbell joining in the late 1980s. Despite facing criticism as a manufactured pop group, they have maintained a loyal fan base and have influenced numerous artists across genres. The band has received several accolades, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, solidifying their legacy as one of the most enduring bands in pop music history.
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Discography
Danse Macabre2023
- 1.Nightboat
- 2.Black Moonlight
- 3.Love Voudou
- 4.Bury a Friend
- 5.Supernature
- 6.Danse Macabre
- 7.Secret Oktober 31st
- 8.Ghost Town
- 9.Paint It Black
- 10.Super Lonely Freak
- 11.Spellbound
- 12.Psycho Killer
- 13.Confession in the Afterlife
Future Past2021
- 1.Invisible3:11
- 2.All of You4:05
- 3.Give It All Up5:07
- 4.Anniversary5:18
- 5.Future Past3:52
- 6.Beautiful Lies3:36
- 7.Tonight United3:07
- 8.Wing5:19
- 9.Nothing Less4:25
- 10.Hammerhead3:33
- 11.More Joy!3:39
- 12.Falling5:47
Paper Gods2015
- 1.Paper Gods7:01
- 2.Last Night in the City4:44
- 3.You Kill Me With Silence4:28
- 4.Pressure Off4:21
- 5.Face for Today3:51
- 6.Danceophobia4:13
- 7.What Are the Chances?4:55
- 8.Sunset Garage4:43
- 9.Change the Skyline3:57
- 10.Butterfly Girl3:15
- 11.Only in Dreams6:05
- 12.The Universe Alone6:02
- 13.Planet Roaring3:49
- 14.Valentine Stones3:30
- 15.Northern Lights5:13
All You Need Is Now2010
- 1.All You Need Is Now4:34
- 2.Blame the Machines4:10
- 3.Being Followed3:47
- 4.Leave a Light On4:36
- 5.Safe (In the Heat of the Moment)3:59
- 6.Girl Panic!4:32
- 7.The Man Who Stole a Leopard6:14
- 8.Runway Runaway3:05
- 9.Before the Rain4:26
Red Carpet Massacre2007
- 1.The Valley4:58
- 2.Red Carpet Massacre3:17
- 3.Nite‐Runner3:58
- 4.Falling Down5:41
- 5.Box Full O’ Honey3:11
- 6.Skin Divers4:24
- 7.Tempted4:24
- 8.Tricked Out2:46
- 9.Zoom In3:27
- 10.She’s Too Much5:14
- 11.Dirty Great Monster3:36
- 12.Last Man Standing4:01
Astronaut2004
- 1.(Reach Up for the) Sunrise3:25
- 2.Want You More!3:38
- 3.What Happens Tomorrow4:04
- 4.Astronaut3:25
- 5.Bedroom Toys3:51
- 6.Nice3:26
- 7.Taste the Summer3:53
- 8.Finest Hour3:55
- 9.Chains4:46
- 10.One of Those Days3:45
- 11.Point of No Return4:58
- 12.Still Breathing5:59
- 13.(Reach Up for the) Sunrise4:44
- 14.Hungry Like the Wolf4:00
- 15.What Happens Tomorrow4:49
- 16.New Religion6:05
- 17.Wild Boys6:15
- 18.(Reach Up for the) Sunrise (video)3:34
Best of the 80’s: Duran Duran2000
- 1.Girls on Film3:29
- 2.Planet Earth3:56
- 3.Anyone Out There?4:02
- 4.Sound of Thunder4:04
- 5.Is There Something I Should Know4:10
- 6.Like an Angel4:44
- 7.Hold Back the Rain3:48
- 8.My Own Way4:50
- 9.Rio4:45
- 10.New Religion5:31
- 11.The Chauffeur (Blue Silver)5:11
- 12.Lonely in Your Nightmare3:48
- 13.Last Chance on the Stairway4:19
- 14.White Lines5:33
- 15.Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me)4:54
- 16.Fame3:17
Pop Trash2000
- 1.Someone Else Not Me4:50
- 2.Lava Lamp3:55
- 3.Playing With Uranium3:51
- 4.Hallucinating Elvis5:26
- 5.Starting to Remember2:39
- 6.Pop Trash Movie4:55
- 7.Fragment0:49
- 8.Mars Meets Venus3:08
- 9.Lady Xanax4:55
- 10.The Sun Doesn’t Shine Forever4:52
- 11.Kiss Goodbay0:41
- 12.Last Day on Earth4:25
- 13.Un autre que moi (Someone Else Not Me en français)4:20
- 14.Alguien que no soy yo (Someone Else Not Me en español)4:17
- 15.Prototypes: I. Ring Back (Not Engaged) II. Stromo vs. Retibol III. Virus IV. A Higher Voice V. Gm Virus VI. Piece of Mind VII. Archibaldo’s Favourite Toy VIII. Ocean of Sound IX. Reprints X. Wiretap XI. Thick Skin XII. Missing Link XIII. A Walk in the Park6:17
Girls On Film 'The Collection'2000
- 1.Girls On Film3:29
- 2.Planet Earth3:56
- 3.Anyone Out There?4:02
- 4.Sound Of Thunder4:04
- 5.Is There Something I Should Know?4:10
- 6.Like An Angel4:44
- 7.Hold Back The Rain3:48
- 8.My Own Way4:50
- 9.Rio4:45
- 10.New Religion5:31
- 11.The Chauffeur (Blue Silver)5:11
- 12.Lonely In Your Nightmare3:48
- 13.Last Chance On The Stairway4:19
- 14.White Lines5:33
- 15.Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)4:54
- 16.Fame3:17
The Collection1999
- 1.Planet Earth3:58
- 2.Careless Memories3:53
- 3.Girls on Film3:29
- 4.My Own Way4:51
- 5.Hungry Like the Wolf3:26
- 6.Save a Prayer3:46
- 7.Rio4:46
- 8.The Chauffeur (Blue Silver)5:13
- 9.Is There Something I Should Know?4:10
- 10.Union of the Snake4:23
- 11.Secret Oktober2:46
- 12.New Moon on Monday4:17
- 13.The Reflex4:24
- 14.Wild Boys4:18
- 15.Notorious4:01
- 16.Diamond Dogs6:12
- 17.Ordinary World4:42
- 18.White Lines (Don't Do It)5:31
Ultimate Dance Beat Collection: Durantastic1998
- 1.Planet Earth3:48
- 2.Rio4:10
- 3.Hungry Like the Wolf4:07
- 4.Save a Prayer5:45
- 5.A View to a Kill4:36
- 6.Union of the Snake4:21
- 7.Girls on Film3:49
- 8.The Reflex4:20
- 9.There Something I Should Know4:47
- 10.Skin Trade4:05
Greatest1998
- 1.Is There Something I Should Know?4:10
- 2.The Reflex4:24
- 3.A View to a Kill3:35
- 4.Ordinary World (single version)4:43
- 5.Save a Prayer (US single version)3:47
- 6.Rio (US edit)4:45
- 7.Hungry Like the Wolf3:25
- 8.Girls on Film3:28
- 9.Planet Earth (single version)3:58
- 10.Union of the Snake4:22
- 11.New Moon on Monday4:16
- 12.Wild Boys4:17
- 13.Notorious4:01
- 14.I Don't Want Your Love (Shep Pettibone 7" mix)3:48
- 15.All She Wants Is (45 mix)4:27
- 16.Electric Barbarella (edit)4:17
- 17.Serious (edit)3:57
- 18.Skin Trade (radio cut)4:26
- 19.Come Undone (edit)4:17
Medazzaland1997
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Thank You1995
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Duran Duran1993
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Nite Romantics / Carnival / Tiger Tiger / Strange Behavior1991
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Liberty1990
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Decade1989
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Big Thing1988
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Master Mixes1987
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Notorious1986
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Seven and the Ragged Tiger1983
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Rio1982
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Duran Duran1981
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Return Return
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Label
- Record label
- Warner Bros. Records
- Record label
- Capitol Records
- Record label
- Epic Records
Achievements
- Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- Award
- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
- Award
- MTV Europe Music Award for Global Icon
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: デュラン・デュラン
Duran Duran are an English pop rock band. Formed in Birmingham in 1978 by keyboardist Nick Rhodes, guitarist John Taylor and singer/bassist Stephen Duffy, the band went through several early changes before the band's line-up settled in May 1980 as Rhodes, Taylor, singer Simon Le Bon, guitarist Andy Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor.
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