The Week in DD History: August 22-28, 2021

During times like this, it is nice to have the occasional good memory to look back on. Let’s see what this week brings…

August 22

  • Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas TX (1999)
  • nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Portsmouth VA (2012)

August 23

  • The band visited Andy Warhol’s loft (1982)
  • Great Western Forum, Los Angeles CA (1993)
  • Too Much Information released in US, UK (1993)
  • Earned star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1993)

August 24

  • Opened for David Bowie, Molson CNE Stadium, Toronto Canada (1987)
  • Played at Bally’s Hotel, Las Vegas. Show was recorded for Westwood One. Warren redid his parts in the studio. (1993)
  • MGM Grand Theatre, Foxwoods, Mashantucket CT (2012)

August 25

  • Signed 3 album deal with Hollywood Records after leaving EMI. (1999)
  • Storytellers aired in the UK (2000)
  • Visited Liberace Museum (2000)

August 26

  • Power Station’s album, Living in Fear released in US (1997)
  • House of Blues, Las Vegas (2000)

August 27

  • New Religion written (1980)
  • Last Chance on the Stairway written (1981)
  • John Taylor movie, “Sugartown” featured at Edinburgh Festival (1999)

August 28

  • Power Station plays Brendan Byrne Arena, East Rutherford, NJ. At the show, a man appears onstage during the encore, pretending to sweep. The man ends up being Nick Rhodes, who “plays” the encore using none other than his broom. (1985)
  • Rock Over Germany festival, Weborg Germany (1993)
  • House of Blues Orlando (1999)
  • BBC aired Wild Boys: The Story of Duran Duran (2000)
  • Received MTV Lifetime Achievement Award (2003)

By Daily Duranie

Once upon a time, there were two Duran Duran fans. One named Amanda, the other named Rhonda. Over many vodka tonics, they would laugh about the idea of one day writing a book about their fan experiences. While that manuscript is still being composed...Rhonda thought they should write a blog. (What was she THINKING?!) Lo and behold: The Daily Duranie was born.

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