Do you ever wonder if you are the only one to do something? Sometimes, I think I’m way weird. Am I the only one who thinks about the band’s history when pondering one’s life? For example, when I have been a part of a winning campaign and feel like I’m on top of the world,… Continue reading Signals in Smoke: Comparing DD History and Fan Support
Tag: 1986
To be a Fly on the Wall
Imagine yourself, invisible to those around you, sitting in a studio. Or a hotel room. Or someone’s home. You can see and hear everything around you, but they can’t see you. Now, imagine that scenario on this date in 1986, as John Taylor and got together in London to discuss “the next Duran Duran album”.… Continue reading To be a Fly on the Wall
Roger leaves the band, 1986
Due to the nature of this about-to-be-written post, please put on the most melodramatic, schmaltzy, sad, music possible, and grab yourself some tissues. On this date in 1986 – there was a statement released from Duran Duran. Roger Taylor, the white knight, prince of my dreams, my boyfriend-who-didn’t-get-the-memo (or meemo)…left the band. gasp And we… Continue reading Roger leaves the band, 1986