Today, we enter into a fun time of year, both in memory and in history for Duran Duran. Let’s dive in! November 29 Played Edinburgh Odeon (1980) No Ordinary EP was re-released as a part of Record Store Day (2013) November 30 Played 4th and B Theatre in San Diego (2003) Played Brighton Centre (2011)… Continue reading The Week in DD History: Nov 29 – Dec 5, 2020
Category: Time Capsule
The dates in history for the upcoming week go here.
The Week in DD History: November 22 – November 28
It is hard to believe that it is the last full week of November. In some ways, the month flew by for me and, in other ways, it slowed to a crawl. I, for one, am looking forward to the upcoming week as I only have two work days. That said, I wouldn’t mind fast… Continue reading The Week in DD History: November 22 – November 28
The Week in DD History: November 15-21, 2020
November 15 Played Hammersmith Odeon in London (1982) Appeared on SiriusXM Radio Artist Confidential (2007) November 16 Opened for Hazel O’Connor in Dublin (1980) My Own Way released worldwide, except for the USA (1981) November 17 “Serious” peaked at #48 in the UK (1990) Performed for MTV “Unplugged” (1993) DD-UK Fan Convention held at the… Continue reading The Week in DD History: November 15-21, 2020
This Week in DD History: November 8 – November 14
I’m sorry that this post is pretty late today. I’m attempting to adjust back into my usual weekend schedule while catching up on much, much, much needed sleep. On that note, what has happened in Duran history during the time frame of November 8th to the 14th; let’s find out! November 8th: Duran Duran played… Continue reading This Week in DD History: November 8 – November 14
This week in DD History: November 1-7, 2020
It’s a crazy week, y’all. We are busy busy busy, and there’s quite a few fun little memories included in today’s Week in DD History. Let’s get started! November 1 Rio, the single, released worldwide (1982) Notorious, the single, peaked at #7 in the UK (1986) Played at the Barrymore Theater in NYC for RCM… Continue reading This week in DD History: November 1-7, 2020
The Week in DD History: October 25 – October 31
Let’s look at some of the key highlights from the last week in October in terms of Duran Duran history. Were there a lot of concerts during this week, traditionally? What about new music? TV appearances? October 25: Duran Duran appeared on the TV show the Late, Late Show on this date in 2004. The… Continue reading The Week in DD History: October 25 – October 31
The Week in DD History: October 18-24, 2020
You know it’s a rough week when you’re already a day behind and it’s just Monday. Without further delay, here is your week in Duran Duran history for October 18-24! October 18 Big Thing released (1988…where does the time go???) Durandemonium began on this date in Chicago (2013). For those who are unaware – this… Continue reading The Week in DD History: October 18-24, 2020
The Week in Duran Duran History: October 11 – 17
When I think about the month of October, it feels like a busy Duran Duran month, meaning that a lot has happened in Duran history during this month. Is that true? Let’s check out some highlights from October 11th to the 17th to see whether or not my impression is accurate! October 11: The Astronaut… Continue reading The Week in Duran Duran History: October 11 – 17
The Week in DD History: Oct 4-10, 2020
Just a reminder that we only pick out a few items to share – this band has done a LOT over the past four decades and some! Not every day is/was jam-packed with excitement, so there are some dates that we skip. October 4 Simon, John, Nick and Roger were interviewed by Rodney Bingenheimer on… Continue reading The Week in DD History: Oct 4-10, 2020
The Week in DD History: September 27 to October 3
I don’t know about the rest of you but I’m struggling to wrap my head around the idea that we are at the end of September and into early October. A big part of me feels like each month lasts four years so I guess I will be glad to call September done. It brings… Continue reading The Week in DD History: September 27 to October 3