If there was ever a day where I should wake up already knowing what in the heck I’m going to write about, it should be today…and I do. Forty years ago today, there was this band who played their first show at the Rum Runner that included the full line-up whom most of us have… Continue reading Happy 40th Anniversary to the Fab Five!
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Why Duran Duran Never Needed Saving
Did you happen to see the article published today on Ultimate Classic Rock about “A View to a Kill”? Titled “35 Years Ago: Why ‘A View to a Kill’ Couldn’t Save Duran Duran, author Nick Deriso barely nicks (pun is absolutely intended) the surface in a piece that is supposed to answer the question why… Continue reading Why Duran Duran Never Needed Saving
Living for Another Day
I know Duran Duran matters to me more at 48 than it ever did when I was 13. Their significance is immeasurable. Not a single day goes by when I don’t think about them at least once – and typically it is far more often than that, thanks to this blog and social media. My trips to see friends are often planned around the band and their tours, and some of the greatest friendships I’ve ever found in my life are directly related to Duran Duran. That is just wild.
Why isn’t this date an international holiday?
Happy Monday, Duran fans! Welcome to a brand new week. If I cannot be on tour, I cannot think of a better way to begin the week than with a huge Duran Duran holiday, celebrated by fans around the world. No, today isn’t Duran Duran Appreciation Day, it is the anniversary of the very first… Continue reading Why isn’t this date an international holiday?
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
Happy 58th Birthday, Roger!
My favorite original member of Duran Duran has a birthday today. That alone makes me smile! I love the days when I can gush unabashedly, particularly when the person involved is my favorite. I have been a Roger-girl from as close to day one of my fandom as possible. The Planet Earth video certainly may… Continue reading Happy 58th Birthday, Roger!
What Happens Tomorrow on GMA, 2005
Did you know that on this day in 2005, Duran Duran performed “What Happens Tomorrow” on Good Morning America? I’m sure many of you were there. I was not…but I remember racing home from dropping the kids at school in order to see the band perform! I always say it, but I just can’t get… Continue reading What Happens Tomorrow on GMA, 2005
Niavete falls from our eyes
Prospective is an amazing, wondrous thing. Sometimes, a little time and distance shines just the right kind of light on things. Today, I drove my oldest – Heather – to the airport. She flew out to see my sister for about a week. I remember the last time Heather flew anywhere alone. It was also… Continue reading Niavete falls from our eyes
Do you remember Decade? Released on this date in 1989!
On this date in 1989, Decade was released. I remember that album, except I had it on cassette. I say “had” because that cassette tape met a very untimely (and sad) death on the 15 freeway in California, going towards Las Vegas. When Decade was released, I wasn’t sure I really wanted it. In my opinion, I… Continue reading Do you remember Decade? Released on this date in 1989!
Live From London, 2005. Do you remember?
On this date in 2005, the concert film, Live from London, was released. This was filmed during the series of the five sold out shows at Wembley Arena in April of 2004. I remember a couple of very basic things about this DVD. First of all, I haven’t watched the video in a very long time. After… Continue reading Live From London, 2005. Do you remember?