I feel as though the past week has been a whirlwind, and I’m not even in the band! Each day has a variety: things to watch, articles to read, new music, and chart news I couldn’t have even imagined. Like many of you have mentioned, it has been difficult to keep up – a very… Continue reading Plastic Paradise
Tag: Andy Taylor
Working For the Skin Trade: Post-Imperial Funk
As a massive fan of the Notorious era, last week’s resurrection of “Skin Trade” had me feeling chills thanks to fans sharing their concert clips. So, this week, I’m sharing this Notorious piece I wrote a few years back. Velvet Rebel In 2010, Pitchfork contributor Tom Ewing helped define the concept of imperial phases as… Continue reading Working For the Skin Trade: Post-Imperial Funk
Andy Taylor Comes Home!
By Dee Cooke While the Duran gig on Tuesday 14th September was more fabulous than I could ever have expected, I had a very good reason for being unable to stick around for the second night – I already had tickets for another exciting show! I made a quick train journey from Birmingham back home to… Continue reading Andy Taylor Comes Home!
The Week in DD History: Sept 5-11, 2021
Hard to believe we are already in September, and that this very week marks two years since the last time many of us saw one another in person at The Cosmopolitan Hotel in Las Vegas. It is difficult for me not feel very melancholy this week, as the end is just not in sight yet.… Continue reading The Week in DD History: Sept 5-11, 2021
This Week in DD History: July 25 – 31, 2021
Summer is coming to a quick close this week in our house as we round out the break in time for school registration! Where did all of those lazy summer days go?! Meanwhile, it is a week of show memories for Daily Duranie, as we think back on the tour of 2016!! July 25 Girls… Continue reading This Week in DD History: July 25 – 31, 2021
Still In My Heart: Remembering Live Aid & The Power Station
By Jason Lent Another Live Aid approaches and, as always, a few will people have their annual chuckle about Simon LeBon missing a note during Duran Duran’s indifferent performance on the momentous day. For me, Live Aid arrived only four days after my first rock-n-roll concert and my ears were still ringing. As much as… Continue reading Still In My Heart: Remembering Live Aid & The Power Station
This Week in DD History: May 2-8, 2021
And just like that, it’s May. Time is flying by! I wonder if we’ll hear a new single this month….. May 2 Andy Taylor joined band (1980) “Meet El Presidente” peaked at #70 on US charts (1987) “Someone Else Not Me” released in US and Germany (2000) Played at the Belasco Theatre in Los Angeles… Continue reading This Week in DD History: May 2-8, 2021
The Week in DD History: February 14 to February 20
This week starts with a little Valentine’s Day. On that note, we give much love to everyone who reads this blog, checks in with us on social media, has attended one of our meetups and, of course, the band that firmly holds a special place in our hearts. Let’s see if this week in Duran… Continue reading The Week in DD History: February 14 to February 20
The Week in DD History: September 6-12, 2020
It is Rhonda, back again with you for another fun filled post of historic moments in Duran Duran history! I can’t believe it is already September….and then again, I can’t believe it is still 2020. This year feels like it’s been 45 months long already. Let’s get on with it, shall we? Do you have… Continue reading The Week in DD History: September 6-12, 2020