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Duran Duran (named after a character in Roger Vadim's sci-fi classic, Barbarella) is an electronic pop-rock band that was part of the new wave music movement in the early 1980s. Created by Nick Rhodes (keyboards) and John Taylor (bass) in Birmingham, UK, 1978, with the later addition of Roger Taylor (drums), Andy Taylor (guitar), and Simon Le Bon (lead vocals), the band has sold more than 100 million records, making them one of the best-selling bands in history. |
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News in english
about Duran Duran
(August / 2009)
Autumn trends: Power craze Date: 02 Aug 2009
Independent -
Shoulders so wide they would barely fit through the most ostentatious of boardroom doors. Colours so bright they might have made even Duran Duran in their heyday blush. Skirt suits, trouser suits, thigh-high boots, studded leather, lace and inky black velvet... If there is one word that sums up the mood of the forthcoming autumn/winter season then it is surely "power". Not since the 1980s has ...
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It's Duran Duran the musical Date: 02 Aug 2009
Evening Standard -
Duran Duran are to create a West End musical based on their back catalogue.
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Stars take to the water at Cowes Date: 04 Aug 2009
This is Hampshire -
THEY are both known for their adventures on water – but yesterday TV presenter Ben Fogle and Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon got the ultimate buzz when they hit the waves at Cowes Week.
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Happy Duran Duran Day Date: 10 Aug 2009
NBC Los Angeles -
But then of course you already knew that August 10th is the Brit band's appreciation holiday.
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Daily TWiP - National Duran Duran Appreciation Day Date: 10 Aug 2009
The Nashua Telegraph -
Welcome to the Daily TWiP, your daily dose of all the holidays, historical observances, etc., we couldn't cram into The Week in Preview. ...
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Passion Pit embrace best of '80s Date: 12 Aug 2009
Jam! Showbiz -
I'm thinking it was Passion Pit's drummer Nate Donmoyer who first heard Duran Duran, Psychedelic Furs and New Order while still in his mother's womb.
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iLike Challenge App for iPhone has you name that tune Date: 17 Aug 2009
Geek.com -
If you’re a fan of Name That Tune then you’ll probably like a new musical game for the iPhone and iPod touch. The app, called the iLike Challenge, challenges players by testing how fast they can listen to and identify music from Sony Music artists. Some artists featured in the app include: Brad Paisley Britney Spears Santana Duran Duran Elvis [...]
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Guilty Musical Pleasures: Vote! Date: 20 Aug 2009
Entertainment Weekly -
Backstreet Boys vs. Duran Duran! Which do you secretly adore -- even if it costs you ''cool points''?
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