Duran Duran - From Past To Present
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Author: Nick Rauge
When people mention music of the 80's, there is one band name
that almost always comes to mind...Duran Duran. Although the
band has enjoyed success over nearly three decades, they are
still referred to as an 80's band due much in part to the
success of their catchy singles and colorful music videos.
Boasting chart-topping singles such as "Hungry like the Wolf",
Duran Duran has sold over 70 million records across the globe.
Keyboardist John Taylor and Nick Rhodes formed the band hoping
to encompass the energy of the Sex Pistols while still
incorporating elegance and dance grooves. At a party, they met
up with Roger Taylor who was to become their drummer. Andy
Taylor responded to a band audition and bagged the gig for lead
guitar while John Taylor moved to bass. A former girlfriend of a
band member began singing the praises of Simon Le Bon. Pretty
soon, the band booked him as their lead vocalist. It was the
beginning of a story that would take five band members on a road
to fame as they paved their path through music history.
It was not an overnight success story for the five talented men
who had such contagious tunes and a distinct sense of style. The
fact that each of the young men was startling good looking
certainly did not hurt their cause. As their popularity mounted,
they found their faces splashed across the pages of glossy teen
magazines. This exposure was probably one of the main reasons
their career suddenly skyrocketed, taking them quickly to the
top. Throughout the 80's, Duran Duran treated us to
chart-topping hits.
By the 1990's, music trends were changing. Band members had
pursued side projects in the previous years, and they saw that
Duran Duran's success had begun to wane. There is no denying
that the band has seen its series of changes. Unlike some bands
that have broken up entirely, Duran Duran never totally
disbanded. Rocked by several line-up changes throughout the
years, it was not until the early 2000's that Duran Duran really
piqued media interest when the core five members reunited to
delight of fans. In 2004, they released the long-awaited
Astronaut, but fans were disappointed to see Andy Taylor quit
the band in October of 2006.
Although Taylor's departure undoubtedly left its mark on the
band, they are continuing to record their new album. Although
the album is not expected to be released until mid 2007, fans
and critics are already buzzing about what is coming next from
one of the world's most talked about bands.
In an era where music evolves from year to year, music
enthusiasts have watched bands break apart often. As new artists
appear on the scene, listeners are often skeptical that their
newfound success will last. Today's headliners are often
yesterday's news. So what is it about a band like Duran Duran
that makes them weather the rocky times, stick together, and
ultimately continue to do what they love doing? Fans say there
is something about the passion in their music that is almost
contagious. You can't help but singing along. From the looks of
things, we'll be hearing a lot more from these talented guys in
the future.
About the Author
Nick Rauge writes on topics including duran duran news and duran duran wallpaper.
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