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Members
Current
John Taylor
Nick Rhodes
Roger Taylor
Simon Le Bon
History
Andy Taylor
Andy Taylor
Andy Wickett
John Taylor
Roger Taylor
Stephen Duffy
Sterling Campbell
Warren Cuccurullo
Story of Duran Duran
Duran Duran, the iconic English pop-rock band, burst onto the scene in Birmingham in 1978, initially featuring Stephen Duffy (vocals), Nick Rhodes (keyboards), and John Taylor (guitar/bass). After some early lineup shuffles, the classic quintet solidified in May 1980 with the addition of Simon Le Bon (vocals), Andy Taylor (guitar), and Roger Taylor (drums).
Emerging from the New Romantic movement, Duran Duran masterfully leveraged the power of the music video, becoming a cornerstone of the MTV-fueled Second British Invasion of the US in the 1980s. Their impact was undeniable; by 1984, their fame rivaled Beatlemania.
Their breakthrough began with "Girls on Film" (1981), from their self-titled debut album, a controversial music video catapulting them to initial success. However, it was their sophomore effort, Rio (1982), that cemented their global stardom. Russell Mulcahy`s cinematic videos for "Hungry Like the Wolf" and the title track propelled these songs to legendary status. Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983) followed, becoming their only UK #1 album and featuring the transatlantic chart-topper, "The Reflex." Their success continued with "A View to a Kill" (1985), a US #1 hit from the James Bond film of the same name.
The departures of Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor preceded the recording of their fourth album, Notorious (1986), which still yielded a top-ten title track, despite the significant lineup change.