Can you believe we have reached Astronaut?! The reunion of the Fab Five?!? The glorious days of the 2000s?!? (perhaps that’s a bit of a stretch) Regardless, it is true. We have indeed arrived. Astronaut is Duran Duran’s eleventh studio album, released in September of 2004 on Epic Records. It was the first full album… Continue reading [Reach up for the] Sunrise
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Happy Birthday Roger 2019
I do not know if I have ever actually the blog post for Roger’s birthday before! I am feeling the pressure a little bit to do a quality job. Typically, when I do a blog post for one of the band member’s birthday, I usually either focus on personal stories or his accomplishments. I will… Continue reading Happy Birthday Roger 2019
Denying the reunion of the original five, 2001.
I think I must be on the topic of rumor this week or something… As I was looking at our Day in Duran History spreadsheet (yes, we actually have one!), I noticed that on this date in 2001 – there’s an entry that says “dd.com denied a tour with the original five on this date”.… Continue reading Denying the reunion of the original five, 2001.
Niavete falls from our eyes
Prospective is an amazing, wondrous thing. Sometimes, a little time and distance shines just the right kind of light on things. Today, I drove my oldest – Heather – to the airport. She flew out to see my sister for about a week. I remember the last time Heather flew anywhere alone. It was also… Continue reading Niavete falls from our eyes
Sets You on a Path: The Reunion
Today is easily one of my favorite dates to celebrate. On August 29th of the year 2000, Simon and Nick visited John at his house in Los Angeles. What could they possibly have talked about? Getting the band back together!! The reunion they said would never happen…. That’s right. It all began with a chat… Continue reading Sets You on a Path: The Reunion
The Distance Between Us – Techno For Two released, 2001
Happy Tuesday, everyone! This feels like a John Taylor sort of day to me. This is appropriate because on this date in 2001, Techno for Two was released in Japan. Now, maybe some of you are now squinty-eyed and wondering “What in the hell is that about?” Fair enough. This is the fourth solo album… Continue reading The Distance Between Us – Techno For Two released, 2001
Do you remember the website for Something You Should Know?
During the frenzy of 2005, something else was going on besides just Astronaut tour dates. Something You Should Know was coming our way. A director saw a story that needed to be told, and had spent time going around the country interviewing fans for a documentary named Something You Should Know. M. Douglas wanted to tell the story… Continue reading Do you remember the website for Something You Should Know?
Do you remember Greatest? It went platinum in 2005!
Finally, a date in history that I clearly remember! Wait…I’m not sure if that’s a good thing, or a bad thing in this case. Was 2005 really that long ago? Twelve years flew by in a blink! On this date in 2005, Greatest went platinum. (Actually, it’s gone triple platinum now) I didn’t buy Greatest when it first came… Continue reading Do you remember Greatest? It went platinum in 2005!