It all started as a whisper,slowly grown into murmor and in 1981 became an avalanche which will in only 10 months blow the world charts away.Their appearance on music scene in period of punk revolution and breakings of new names had an impact the same as Beatles did in sixties.Their desire to be in everyones heart enforced them to put all their energy,force and love in making good songs and videos.The years have shown that they did a very good job by making pure,exact and productional enchanting songs.

Did You know that Duran Duran wrote TWO songs for James Bond movies:

• The first one was ''A view to a kill' in 1984
• The second one was ''Tomorrow never dies'' but was never chosen by soundtrack producers.Song was reworked and appeared on the album Pop trash as a song ''Last day on earth''

• Katy Krasssner: answers e-mail from the official web site, assists the band on some projects and does PR work.
• John Jons :producer, programmer and musician.He worked with the band on ''Burning the ground'' single and produced 1993 ''The wedding album''
• Anthony J.Resta: he assisted in production, percussion and other stuff conected with the ''Thank You'' and ''Medazzaland'' albums.He also did some ''White lines'' mixes.
• Mark Tinley: he is Duran Duran's keyboard programmer

The band hits an overall #62, combining the following scores:

US Sales - 51/100
Songs - 74/100
Techincal Ability - 57/100
Innovation - 61/100
Live Performance - 23/50
Consistency - 29/50
Random Play - 25/50

The band topps : Frank Zappa, Sex Pistols and Velvet Underground, while Led Zeppelin are at the top

• The Hosteria Wine Bar, Birmingham, UK (September, 1980)
• Chichester Festival Theatre, Chichester, UK (November, 1981)
• Hammersmith Odeon, London, UK (November, 1982)
• MTV New Years Eve, Palladium, NYC (December, 1982)
• Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens (March, 1984)
• Oakland Coliseum, California (April, 1984)
• Irvine Meadows Amphitheater, Irvine, California (July 1987)
• Shoreline Amphitheater, Mountain View, California (July 1987)
• Sao Paulo, Brazil (January, 1988)
• Praca Da Apoteose, Brazil (January, 1988)
• Palatrussardi, Milan (December, 1988)
• Queen Elizabeth Stadium, Hong Kong (February, 1988)
• Tokyo Dome, Tokyo (February, 1989)
• Cham-Sil Olympic Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea (February, 1989)
• Velez Stadium, Buenos Aires, Argentina (April, 1993)
• Tower Records, Hollywood, California (May, 1993)
• Music Hall, Cologne (June, 1993)
• MTV Unplugged, Sony Studios NYC (November, 1993)
• Wembley Arena, UK (January, 1994)
• Istanbul, Turkey (February, 1994) (August, 1993?)
• Disney World, Orlando (November, 1997)
• VH1 Ultimate Office Party, Comiskey Park, Chicago (December, 1997)
• Diana Tribute Concert, Althorp House, UK (June, 1998)
• Wembley Arena, UK (December, 1998)
• VH1 Hard Rock @ Sony Studios NYC (October, 1999)
• Festival Nina, Vina Del Mar, Chile (February, 2000)
• MTV Storytellers, Bray Studios Windsor UK (June, 2000)
• Anaheim House of Blues, Anaheim, California (August, 2000)
• River Palace/Musikfest, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (August, 2000)
• Wembley Arena, UK (December, 2000)
• The Budokan, Tokyo (December, 2003)
• Wembley Arena, UK (April, 2004)
• Bailey's The Set, Sony Studios, Los Angeles (December, 2004)
• London, Lyceum Theatre December 3.2007 (recorded by VH1)
  

• "We haven't got fat, we've got hair, and we can still put clothes on... OK, we don't look like we did 25 years ago, but we don't look that bad." SIMON LE BON insists DURAN DURAN have still got what it takes
•  "DURAN DURAN were on the TIMBALAND express; we had merged, cross-pollinated and created the genesis of a new sound for us all." NICK RHODES waxes lyrical about the band's collaboration with the superproducer.
  

Wendy Laister (CEO and Co-founder of Magus Entertainment ~ music, film and TV artist management company) has a much heralded history as one of the sharpest publicity minds in the music business. She has worked with the likes of rock giants Aerosmith, helping them to achieve enormous success including Academy and Grammy award nominations. Wendy has also been tour publicist for Guns N' Roses and was involved in assembling the bill for the 1988 Nelson Mandela Tribute Concert.   

Duran Duran labels: EMI Records 1981-1998 , Hollywood Records-1999-2001 ,EPIC Records 2004

Pop legends DURAN DURAN have been awarded the ultimate music video accolade by MTV viewers who voted the band's legendary clip for their hit single “RIO” “The Greatest Video Of All Time”. This is the latest honour for the members of DURAN DURAN who have long been acknowledged as pioneers in this field and are widely recognized for having turned music video-making into an art form.

In what was a landslide victory vote, DURAN DURAN beat off stiff competition from the likes of Michael Jackson's “Thriller”, Madonna's “Like A Prayer” Nirvana's “Smells Like Teen Spirit” Fatboy Slim's “Praise You”, Notorious B.I.G's “Sky's The Limit” and Rage Against The Machine's “Sleep Now In The Fire” to claim the top slot.

Lead singer Simon Le Bon said of the award: “We were all extremely honoured to hear that ‘Rio' had been named the ‘Greatest Video Of All Time', particularly because it was the MTV viewers who had voted for it. Our relationship with MTV has always been a very special one to us – as we started out together and their support over the years was definitely instrumental in our success.

“We enjoy the process of making videos and ‘Rio' is still one of our favourites. It was shot on location at a time when very few artists had ventured out of the studio to film their videos. Russell (Mulcahy) did an amazing job – and should share this with us.”

Fusing music, art and fashion to an unprecedented degree, DURAN DURAN transformed videos from what had previously been a simple marketing tool into one of the music industry's most valuable assets. With exotic locations, beautiful girls and stunning visuals, DURAN DURAN set a whole new standard, breaking the mould and defined an era.

Having sold over 70 million records, and consistently topping the charts around the world, DURAN DURAN are widely recognized as one of the most successful pop groups of the past three decades.

Since reforming in 2002, the band have been honoured with no less than five of the music industry's most prestigious awards including MTV's “Lifetime Achievement Award”, Q Magazine's “Lifetime Achievement Award”, the British Phonographic Industry's “Outstanding Contribution to Music Award”, a Spanish Onda “Lifetime Achievement Award” and the coveted Ivor Novello “Outstanding Contribution To British Music Award”.

Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon said he hoped his band had "put a smile on the Mona Lisa's face" with a historic gig at the Louvre Museum in Paris.

The band became the first group to perform at the museum, playing to a crowd in the Louvre Pyramid, which was designed by IM Pye.

The band's concert was staged to help raise money for the 18th century art gallery at the museum, which is currently undergoing restoration.

"It was a great honour for us to be asked to perform at this prestigious event in one of the most beautiful and historic buildings in Paris and for such a worthy cause to the arts,” Le Bon said.

"We are all great lovers of the arts and have visited the museum's works many times. Helping to raise funds for this incredible institution is a tremendous privilege for all of us."

EVIL DEAD star BRUCE CAMPBELL has given DURAN DURAN a lounge vibe in a cheesy new Old Spice body spray TV ad. The actor croons the British pop supergroup's Hungry Like The Wolf hit in the new TV campaign for Old Spice's new Ahoy line.

WATCH VIDEO HERE

from duranduran.com

To Our Fans

We know that there has been a tremendous amount of speculation over the past few weeks regarding Andy Taylor's continued involvement with the band and we are sorry that we've been unable to provide you with more information until now. The past five years have been an incredible journey for us all - and having the original five back together was something that we had wanted to see happen for some time. As of last weekend, however, the four of us have dissolved our partnership and will be continuing as Duran Duran without Andy, as we have reached a point in our relationship with him where there is an unworkable gulf between us and we can no longer effectively function together. Although obviously disappointed and saddened about this, we are excited about the next chapter of the Duran Duran story and look forward to seeing you all soon.

Simon, John, Nick and Roger

MUSICALLY, IT WAS MORE OF A CONTRAST FOR US THAN MOST OTHER ARTISTS WHO HAD PREVIOSULY PERFORMED ON THE SHOW SINCE WE NORMALLY USE CONSIDERABLY MORE ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY. WE FEEL WE ROSE TO THE CHALLENGE, AND ENJOYED THE PROCESS OF FORCING AN ORGAN TO SOUND CLOSE TO A SYNTHESIZER. THE ADDITIONAL PERCUSSION WORKED WELL FOR US TOO, AS DID THE STRINGS - ALTHOUGH IDEALLY WE WOULD HAVE PREFERRED THE NUMBER OF ORCHESTRAL PLAYERS TO BE EXPANDED.

• Still Breathing--First perormance Japan 2003
• Reach Up For The Sunrise--First Performance Japan 2003
• Virus--First Performance Japan 2003-release on Japan Astronaut as bonus track
• What Happens Tomorrow--First Performance Japan 2003
• Beautiful Colours--unreleased song /First Performance USA November Tour 2003-lyrics for this beautiful unreleased new song
• Want You More,Astronaut,Bedrom Toys,-Berlin October 2004
• Chains,Nice-USA 2005 Astronaut tour ,Finest Hour-UK,Hammersmith Palais January 2005
• Taste The Summer-First performance MAY 20 Barcelona/Pavello Vall D'Hebron/Spain 2005
• Point Of No Return-First performance 12/9/2005 Horsens, Denmark Horsens Forum

this is from the associated press. duran duran is in at number 11, ahead of some very impressive acts. i guess the tour wasn't a waste of time after all.

1. (1) U2
2. (2) Eagles
3. (New) Elton John
4. (3) Kenny Chesney
5. (4) Rod Stewart
6. (5) Bob Dylan.
7. (6) Bruce Springsteen
8. (7) Motley Crue
9. Green Day
10. (9) Sarah McLachlan
11. (10) Duran Duran
12. (11) Sting
13. (12) Andre Rieu
14. (16) Juanes
15. (13) Maroon 5
16. (14) Velvet Revolver
17. (17) Widespread Panic
18. (15) Larry The Cable Guy
19. (1 Keith Urban
20. (20) David Copperfield

The DVD charted at #5 in the UK, #5 in Italy, #7 in Canada and #9 in USA.
TOP MUSIC VIDEO SALES (USA)
1. "R. Kelly - Trapped in the Closet," R. Kelly.
2. "The Concert for Bangladesh," George Harrison and Friends.
3. "Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith," The London Symphony Orchestra and London Voices (John Williams).
4. "Blink-182: Greatest Hits," Blink-182.
5. "Carnival of Sins," Motley Crue.
6. "Royal Albert Hall: London May 2-3-5-6 05," Cream.
7. "The Massacre: Special Edition CD/DVD," 50 Cent.
8. "Farewell I Tour: Live From Melbourne," Eagles. (Platinum)
9. "Duran Duran: Live From London," Duran Duran.
10. "The Silence in Black and White," Hawthorne Heights.

Top 10 Music DVDs and Videos : 13.11.2005 (UK)

1. NEW Various Artists - Live 8 - July 2nd 2005 (Angel)
2. Queen & Paul Rodgers - Return Of The Champions (Parlophone)
3. NEW Status Quo- The Party Ain't Over Yet (Warner Vision Int)
4. NEW Who - Quadrophenia / Tommy - Live (Warner Vision Int)
5. NEW Duran Duran - Live From London - (Coming Home Studios)

Keyboard player and keen photographer NICK RHODES asked the actress/model if he could video Hurley's sexy legs in stockings and suspenders for one of the group's tours a decade ago.And when the quintet toured to promote their ASTRONAUT album last year (05), they decided to dig out the saucy footage.Rhodes' bandmate JOHN TAYLOR reveals the legs that fans see behind them as they perform onstage belong to HUGH GRANT's soon-to-be married ex.He explains, "We're being enhanced by shots of Liz Hurley's legs in delicious black stockings, which young Mr Rhodes made.

"Nick got hold of Liz Hurley - it must have been about 10 years ago, I guess - and asked her if we could film her legs for the WEDDING album tour. We dusted it (the footage) off and put it in this production." And now Hurley's legs feature on the band's latest concert DVD, which features the RIO hitmakers onstage in London in 2005.

Blender Magazine

#50 - Hungry Like the Wolf Duran Duran (1982)
The video that made teen idols of five funk-rock Brits

DD initially pitched themselves as a cross between Chic and the Sex pistols, and new-wave mad England ate up their hybrid of bubbly disco and AndyTaylor's gnashing metalloid guitar. But their second album, Rio, initially bombed in the U.S. Then, in the fall of 1982, MTV, which was then popping up on cable systems all over the country, started cranking the heavy-breathing "HLTW" video (shot in Sri Lanka by Russell Mulcahy), which showed off the Durans' male-model looks, and pubescent girls across America immediately raced to the nearest mall's record store (and makeup counter). By Christmas, "Wolf" was a Top 5 hit. As keyboardist Nick Rhodes put it, "video to us is like stereo was to Pink Floyd".

For the second time after 20 years Duran Duran again performed on special event,this time called ''Live 8''

The band had a 4 songs set: Smash hits : Sunrise,Ordinary World,Save A Prayer and Wild Boys

ROME - Crooner Francesco De Gregori launched Italy's Live 8 concert on Saturday, and British band Duran Duran belted out "Save a Prayer" — a track they also sang at the Live Aid show for African relief 20 years ago.

Under a blazing sun, thousands gathered in Rome's ancient Circus Maximus to watch Faith Hill and a string of Italian stars in one of 10 concerts across the globe to help raise awareness about African poverty.

"We as a species of humanity have to take responsibility for our brothers and sisters in Africa," Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon told the crowd. "Today is the beginning we're going to keep watching and we're going to keep doing it."

-Courtesy Associated Press

Billboard Top 25 Tours (Mid-Year Report):July 05:

Duran finish at number 16. One spot behind Elton John, one ahead of Green Day.

Total Gross - $11,829,150
Total Attendance - 208,702
Total Capacity - 233,935
No. of Shows - 35
No. of Sellouts - 9

Birmingham stadium May 28.2005 show gros

Duran Duran
St. Andrew's Stadium
Birmingham, England
May 28, 2005
$1,814,382 gross
24,860 / 24,860
$72.98
Clear Channel Entertainment-U.K.

The Performing Right Society and the British Academy of Composers and Songwriters take great pleasure with presenting Duran Duran with the PRS Outstanding Contribution to British Music Award at the 2005 50th Ivor Novello Awards Ceremony in London.

This award celebrates British writers who have made a distinctive and lasting contribution to British Music and influenced the course of contemporary music culture. The award also acknowledges the outstanding talent within the British Music Industry. The PRS committee was unanimous in wishing to present Duran Duran with this prestigious award.

PRS is proud to have in its gift, the honour of presenting this award which has been in existence from 1978. Previous illustrious recipients include Elvis Costello, Chrissie Hynde, Morrissey, The Small Faces, The Clash, Kate Bush, Bryan Ferry and Errol Brown.

The Chairman and Board of PRS are delighted that Duran Duran receive this award which recognises their unique valued contribution to British music, and their continuing influence on a new generation of songwriters.

The ceremony was held at the Great Room of Grosvenor House, London.

The Ivor Novello Awards is an internationally respected awards ceremony which celebrates the talent of British songwriters and composers. The Awards acknowledge the rich contribution of songwriters as the creative source of the music industry’s prosperity.

Presley retained his position atop the annual Guinness top 100 list, followed by Cliff Richard and The Beatles, reports the BBC.

Top 10 most succcessful acts of all time according to Guinness World Records:

• 1. Elvis Presley
• 2. Cliff Richard
• 3. The Beatles
• 4. Queen
• 5. Madonna
• 6. Elton John
• 7. The Shadows
• 8. Michael Jackson
• 9. David Bowie
• 10. U2

Other acts to rise in the top 100 include Simply Red (26), REM (32), Barbra Streisand (46), Lionel Richie (51) and Duran Duran (53).

ticket prices: $73.26, $40.52

• DURAN DURAN WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW IS THE #1 BREAKOUT ON THE BILLBOARD DANCE CHART!
• WHAT HAPPENS TOMORROW DEBUTS on the Billboard Dance Chart at #40-and is the Hot Shot Debut

The ORDINARY WORLD star became the prime target for Smarties-throwing fans and, after initially condoning the bizarre activity, he soon realised hundreds of hot chocolates was actually a major health and safety hazard.

He says, "I once announced that I liked orange Smarties the best, so fans decided to bombard me with them. At every show we played, people would throw them on stage.

"Smarties aren't so great when they've been on a stage under hot spotlights. You tread on one and suddenly it releases this chocolate lubricant all over the stage that's more dangerous than a banana skin."

In 2004, Duran Duran attended the MTV Europe Music Awards in Rome and began collecting celebrity signatures on a soccer ball. Duran Duran founding member, Nick Rhodes, led the celebrity signature drive, believing the soccer ball would make a great auction item – with proceeds to benefit charity.
After seeing the devastation created by the Tsunami in South Asia, the band agreed to redouble their efforts and eventually auction the ball to benefit a charity involved in Tsunami relief .

Net proceeds from the celebrity signed soccer ball will benefit GlobalGiving, a charitable organization which focuses on grassroots and project-based relief efforts in areas affected by the Tsunami.

The soccer ball made its first public appearance on National English TV in January 2005. After crossing the pond, gathering additional signatures along the way, the ball made its final appearance on February 1, 2005 on Good Morning America. During their segment on Good Morning America, Duran Duran announced their plan to auction the ball on eBay, starting March 7, 2005.Starting bid was 100 us dollars.

Official UK Football League ball.
• Ball is in good, used condition.
• Signatures in excellent condition.

• Duran Duran's March 2nd concert in San Jose, made it into Billboard's top 10 concert sales list for the week ending March 26. The band pulled in $477,420, selling 9,656 tickets out of 10,454 that were up for sale
• RIAA officially awarded the Greatest album with the Platinum Award, certified on January 18, 2005, in excess of 1,000,000 units sold.
• Duran Duran's video for What Happens Tomorrow was nominated by the Visual Effects Society for Best Visual Effects in the Music Video category for this years VES awards at the Hollywood Palladium on February 16, 2005.