We are very fortunate to have access to a fabulous artist, my mother, who has created both our background image and our logo. Lucky for me, she has always been someone who has supported my love of Duran Duran. I have even caught her singing along at times! I think she, especially, appreciates the song,… Continue reading Our background and logo!
Author: 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.
Is Anybody HUNGRY?
I think I’ve possibly sunk to a new low in using a line from my least favorite Duran Duran song ever as a title. That said, my point in using that line was to bring up touring, or in this case – a lack thereof!! Yesterday it was announced by duranduran.com that they are going to… Continue reading Is Anybody HUNGRY?
Following up to Rio
On one of the boards I am a member of, there has been some discussion lately about the album that Duran Duran is currently working on with Mark Ronson. Many things have been covered, but one sticking point that seems to keep popping up is that the album has been billed by Ronson himself as… Continue reading Following up to Rio
The Video Generation
Did you know that on this date in 1984, Nick and Simon were presenters for the MTV Video Music Awards? I suppose nowadays they just call them the VMA’s… In any case, that got me thinking about how MY world has really changed. Back in 1984, video was truly king. I could come home from… Continue reading The Video Generation
An introduction is in order!
So, this is the first of what we hope will be many years worth of The Daily Duranie blogs! The two authors of this blog are your basic everyday fans. Both of us have been fans for years, and it’s only been recently that we’ve decided to start subjecting the universe to our opinions, rants,… Continue reading An introduction is in order!