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
Random Fandom: Damn Fandom Problems
You would think by now that I would know better than to search online randomly about fandom. Nonetheless, I found myself doing that very thing this week. Anything new out there about fandom that I missed during the election season? Anything that I could read to avoid doing the grading that I desperately need to… Continue reading Random Fandom: Damn Fandom Problems
Vodka Friday: UK Tour ’11 Memories
This time of year always makes Rhonda and I a little nostalgic. I’m sure that part of that is because it is the start of the holiday season. On top of that, it marks the anniversary of a trip we took to the UK to see some shows. If you have been reading this blog… Continue reading Vodka Friday: UK Tour ’11 Memories
Happy Thanksgiving!
Since today is a national holiday here in the US, we are not going to do a poll today. We would just like to take the opportunity to wish you and yours the happiest day imaginable. This year has certainly been different, and naturally we have no choice but to join the chorus of voices… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
Memorabilia Medley: Duran Duran, 1981
I’m pretty sure I’m not the only person to own this delightfully early poster of my favorite band. Not only is Duran Duran my favorite band, or your favorite band for that matter, but it was also Princess Diana’s. If, like me, you are an avid watcher of The Crown, you may have gotten a… Continue reading Memorabilia Medley: Duran Duran, 1981
In Review: To Whom It May Concern
This week, we turn our attention towards “To Whom It May Concern”. Originally titled “Mr. Jones”, this song was reportedly written in response to manipulation the band experienced from their attorneys. As the story goes, the song had been completely finished (as “Mr. Jones”) for inclusion on the album, but once having learned of it,… Continue reading In Review: To Whom It May Concern
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
Random Fandom: Another Concert Meme
Remember group therapy? You know….CONCERTS? I still have moments when I wonder if we’ll ever get to go again. Now, now, I know some of you are saying “But wait, Duran has some scheduled for next summer! What about Ibiza in Ap…I mean October now…” Yes. Yes I know about those shows. I have moments,… Continue reading Random Fandom: Another Concert Meme
Vodka Friday: Flies on the Wall
Did you answer yesterday’s poll question? It was a good one, wasn’t it? We thought so. After all, haven’t all fans wished at one point or another to be there in the studio, to watch the magic happen? We just asked people to limit it to ONE album, which is the hard part. Let’s get… Continue reading Vodka Friday: Flies on the Wall
Rest in Peace, Krissie.
I am one of those people who work through hard times with words. This morning, I read that one of the women I first met on duranduranfans.com passed away from cancer. Some of you may have known her as Shadoefyre on the various Duran Duran message boards. Krissie Richardson was a force within the fan… Continue reading Rest in Peace, Krissie.