Simon LeBon
Nick Rhodes
Warren Cuccurullo
We Are Undergoing Treatment
But Will The Doctors Ever Cure..
These Delusions Of Grandeur...?
"Undergoing Treatment" - Duran Duran
The History...
Duran Duran was founded in 1978 by school friends Nigel John Taylor and Nicholas
James Bates. They got the name from a character in the Si-Fi thriller "Barbarella". Next
to join was Roger Taylor (none of the Taylors are related by the way!) who became the
drummer. He was found playing in Birmingham, England with another Birmingham band. Next
they found Andrew Wilson Taylor, who became the
guitar player, through an ad in the newspaper. Last to join, but certainly not least, was
poet and aspireing actor Simon LeBon. He was recommended to the band by a former
girlfriend, who worked at the club where the band played, named Fiona Kemp. The band's
first album simply titled "Duran Duran" was released in 1981, and introduced the
"New Romantic" band to the world. Their second album "Rio" released in
1982 broke the band in America. Their third album "Seven And The Ragged Tiger"
was released in 1984 and was followed up by a very extensive and grueling tour for
"Rio" and "Seven.." combined called the "Sing Blue Silver"
tour. It was during this period that Duran Duran were at their zenith. In 1985 the group
split into two splinter groups..Andy And John forming "The Power Station" and
Simon, Nick and Roger forming "Arcadia".
It was around this time that rumors of the band's break-up began to fly. This was far from
the truth, however, soon the band would never be the same. The group got back together in
1986 to do the theme song for the James Bond movie "A View To A Kill". This
song, was to be their last as the original Duran Duran, for it was also in 1986 that Andy
and Roger Taylor announced their departures from the band. When the dust settled, all that
was left was Simon, Nick and John. They, however, determined to continue as Duran Duran
released an album in 1987 called "Notorious" which was followed by the
"Strange Behavior" tour. This was my first opportunity to see the guys in
concert!
History Continues OR The Latest News On The Band!
In recent history, the members have all gone about doing their own things and working on their own projects. John Taylor founded and owns his own record company "B-5 By The Sea". He has released two solo albums "Feelings Are Good And Other Lies" and "Auto Didact"! Simon LeBon currently owns his own record company called "Syn Pro Tokyo" and has done a solo cover of "The Who's" 'Magic Bus' and participated in the recording of a song called 'Do That Dance' with good friend, Nile Rogers (of Chic). He was one of the last people to see the late Bernard Edwards (RIP), also of Chic. Warren has been buisy working on his two solo albums 'Thanks To Frank' (currently available via 'Rif Raff Distribution') and "Machine Language" which was just released May 20th, 1997 (also available via 'Rif Raff Distribution'). He has also been working with Nick Rhodes on a four part broadway 'tec-trip' musical called "Bored With Prosac And The Internet". Warren and Nick formed the group "TV Mania" to work on this project, and not much more information is available about it at this time, except that, all parts are currently done, and they are looking for a lable to distribute it! Currently, the band has released their ninth studio album called "Medazzaland". It was released October 14th, 1997. The first single from the album was Electric Barbarella which was released September 16th, 1997. The second single from the album was titled "Out Of My Mind" which was featured on the soundtrack to the Val Kilmer movie "The Saint". The video for that song was actually aired on VH-1!! YEA VH-1!!. A tour followed the release of "Medazzaland" October 14th, 1997 in the late fall of 97. I have also recently discovered that, all current material that is being released is being produced by "TV Mania" and Simon is being billed as associate producer of the 'Out Of My Mind' single via 'Syn Pro Tokyo'! Pretty intersting stuff huh? The band are also currently working without the support of one of it's founding members, John Taylor. John announced in Febuary of 1997 at a Duran convention in L.A. that he was leaving the band to pursue his own solo career. John and the band split with no ill feelings, and the other members totally understand and support his decision. I think Guert said it best when he said:
"I say the show must go on though. We've still got the Godfather of DD, Nick Rhodes and the most unreplaceable element, Simon. We can all be thankful for what 'he' has done for Duran Duran and that his departure was not brought on by tragedy. It's also a good thing they didn't name the band 'Taylor Taylor' because they are all gone now." - Guert
Good Luck to you John! I know I for one will be behind you 100%!! I will also continue to support Duran in any and all of their projects! There is an extra track for Medazzaland called "Sinner Or Saint" which can be found as the b-side to the European released "Out Of My Mind" single along with "Silva Halo", both VERY good tracks! (Shout Out Time) Thank you to Wayne for giving me the single, and the opportunity to hear those tracks!! Most recently, the band has decided to leave their record company Capital Records. They have also dropped their management company "Left Bank Management". Hopefully, this will prove a good move for the guys, and they will be able to continue thier work uneffected. Time will only tell with that. In the mean-time, the guys (through Capital) have released a CD called "The Essentials" which is a compilation of their older work and B-Sides of several songs. This album was released on April 7th 1998!
Look for it! Duran Also Released A Compilation "Greatest Hits" CD Following In The Vein Of "Decade" Called "Greatest" With A Companion Videotape. This CD And Video Was (Again) Released Through Capital (With The Band's Participation And Imput) As Part Of Their Fulfillment Of Their Contract. The Album Cover Looks Like This:
Duran Followed Up "The Greatest" With An Extensive Tour Of Europe (The UK Mainly) To Promote The Album In The Winter Of 1998. This Included The Band's First Full Blown Internet Broadcast (Which I Got To See!) It Was FANTASTIC!! The Band's Tenth Studio Album (TENATIVELY) Called "Halucinateing Elvis" Is Due To Be Released Sometime In The Spring Of 1999 (Keep Your Fingers Crossed!). There Are Rumors That The Album Will Actually Be Called "Mars Meets Venus" Which In My Opinion Would Be A Much Better Title To Go With! I Hope This Rumor Is True! It Has Also Been Stated By Simon That The Band Hopes To Do A US Tour In The Summer Of 1999!! YEA!!!! *Big Smile* I Am REALLY Looking Forward To That!!
VH-1 Will Be Airing Their Documentary "Duran Duran: Behind The Music" On Sunday April 4th, 1999 @ 11am, 9pm and 11pm. All Times Are Eastern Standard Time For The US! WATCH FOR IT!! =)
Duran Duran Has Announced That They Indeed WILL Be Touring The US This Summer!! The Tour Is To Be Called The "Let It Flow" Tour! They Are Only Doing A Few Select Shows, And No More Dates Are Intended To Be Added At This Time. The Dates Are Posted On DuranDuran.Com However, I Thought I Would Post Them Here For Ease Of Reference! Check To See When/If They Will Be In YOUR Area! Links To Venues Are Included Where Possible! SEE YOU ON TOUR!!! =)
| SHOW DATE | VENUE | ON SALE & PHONE # |
| Friday August 6 | House
of Blues Chicago, IL
Venue Info #2 |
May 1 / (312) 923-2000 |
| Saturday August 7 | House
of Blues Chicago, IL
Venue Info #2 |
TBA / (312) 923-2000 |
| Sunday August 8 | Superstar Theatre, Atlantic City, NJ | June 7 / 1-888-771-1SUN |
| Tuesday August 10 | Pine Knob Music Theatre, MI | May 8 / (248) 377-0100 |
| Thursday August 12 | PNC Bank Arts Center, NJ | May 1 / 1-800-200-2882 or 860-312-3352 |
| Friday August 13 | Foxwoods Casino, CT | TBA / (617) 374-9000 INFO |
| Saturday, August 14 | Bank Boston Pavilion, MA | May 3 |
| Sunday August 15 | Jones Beach Amp., Long Island, NY | May 8 |
| Thursday August 19 | Horshow Casino, Robinsonville, MS | TBA |
| Friday August 20 | Grand Casino Biloxi, MS | July 20 |
| Saturday August 21 | Grand Casino Biloxi, MS | July 20 |
| Tuesday August 24 | Chastain Park, Atlanta, GA | June 14 |
| Thursday August 26th | Blockbuster Pavilion! Charlotte, NC! Date In Place Of Second Atlanta Show! | TBA, Check Blockconcerts.com For More Info! |
| Friday August 27 | House of Blues Myrtle Beach, SC | May 14th (Online @ Ticketmaster.Com @ 10am!) May 14th At The HOB Boxoffice (843) 272-3000 |
| Saturday, August 28 | House of Blues Orlando, FL | May 14 |
| Sunday August 29 | Sunrise Musical Theatre, FL | TBA / (954) 741-7300 |
| Tuesday August 31 | Fillmore Auditorium, Denver, CO | Tickets go on sale at 12 PM Central on (303) 830 8497 |
| Thursday September 2 | Concord Pavilion, Concord, CA | July 25 |
| Friday September 3 | Universal Ampitheatre, CA | TBA |
| Saturday September 4 | The Joint, Las Vegas, NV | TBA |
*ALL DATES SUBJECT TO CHANGE
It Has Now Been Stated That The Title Of The New Duran Duran Album Has Been Changed From "Halucinateing Elvis" To "Pop Trash" With A Release Date Of Either Late August Or Early September!! Yipee! Way To Go Guys! *I* Personally Feel This Is A MUCH Better Title For The Album! GREAT Title Guys!! And I'm Looking Forward To Hearing The New Material! Also, Duran Duran Has Signed With Their New Record Lable "Hollywood Records" A Division Of Buena Vista/Walt Disney And Made Their Debut On July 20th! Visit Hollywood Records Online!
Katy Kresnor Posted On Tiger List That Due To Time Constraints, The Band Will Not Be Doing Any Meet And Greet Sessions On Thier Current Tour. Just Wanted To Pass The Information Along.
Here Is An Unconfirmed Set List For The "Let It Flow" Tour That Was Posted On Tiger List! Sounds Like It's Going To Be Quite A Show!
Girls On Film
Hungry Like The Wolf
Notorious
Hallucinating Elvis
Out Of My Mind
Come Undone
All She Wants Is
Friends Of Mine
Someone Else Not Me
Secret Oktober
Wild Boys
White Lines
Lava Lamp
Electric Barbarella
Ordinary World
The Reflex
Planet Earth
Rio
Click Here for some personal reviews of the Chicago concert last night 8/5/99. I will post all reviews I get. From the looks of things... in this Duranie's personal opinion, the show is going to be mind blowing!!! Enjoy Everyone!!
! Music365 is having a Live Chat with Simon on December 7th, 1999!!! Please click HERE to go to the Music365 website and find out more info!! We'll see you at the chat!!
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