Happy Friday everyone! I’m looking forward to this weekend as I don’t have a lot on my plate so that I can just relax. After Thanksgiving, work is expected to get busy fast. That being said, it will not be the busiest I have ever been. No, when I think about times that I was… Continue reading Flashback Friday: Book Signing
Tag: In the Pleasure Groove
The Week in DD History: Sept 20-26, 2020
I’m a couple of days late getting this post out, my apologies! As we continue to write these each week, I am learning what works best so that the dates are easy to read. I’m trying something a little different this week, so let’s see if it makes it all any better! Since we are… Continue reading The Week in DD History: Sept 20-26, 2020
Memorabilia Medley – In the Pleasure Groove Audiobook
Hi everyone! I decided to do something a little different today, and do a video instead of a written blog. Check it out! Happy Tuesday! -R
Happy 60th Birthday John Taylor!
You would think that I would welcome writing this blog, right? After all, I am a John Taylor fan. He’s my favorite. Yet, this blog makes me nervous as I want to do an amazing job to be worthy, to do his birthday justice. I am not all that confident that I’m up to the… Continue reading Happy 60th Birthday John Taylor!
Still In the Pleasure Groove
I find that the best idols are the ones who have actually been, or rather still are, fans themselves. There are a number of reasons for this, but the first and most obvious, is that they know what it is like. They understand how it feels to be a fan. They haven’t forgotten. That would… Continue reading Still In the Pleasure Groove
It’s Going to Tempt You
I am not a very spontaneous person. I’m sure that those of you who are reading this blog post who know me personally might even be laughing at the thought. Yes, it is true. Typically, I take a long time to make a decision even when I have thought about my choices over time. Let… Continue reading It’s Going to Tempt You
Books Never Read Better
The title is my weird attempt to switch up one of John Taylor’s frequent phrases in his autobiography. If you have read the book, you know that he wrote the phrase, “Music never sounded better,” a lot. I twisted around for the title of this blog. Needless to say, I’m not feeling particularly clever or… Continue reading Books Never Read Better
London Bass Guitar Show 2014
Remember way back when it seemed like every day was filled with something “Duran” to write about?? Ok, maybe that’s just me. In 2014 though, John was still out and about on occasion to talk about his autobiography, In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death and Duran Duran. If you haven’t picked it up yet – you… Continue reading London Bass Guitar Show 2014
Happy Birthday John Taylor!!!
I never know quite where to start when I sit down to do a birthday blog! After all, I usually have a lot to say and want to have the post be an extra special one. This one feels even more that way. Most importantly, it is a blog post dedicated to John Taylor. While… Continue reading Happy Birthday John Taylor!!!
Duran Duran History – London Bass Show
Duran Duran history for March 2nd: in 2014, John Taylor appeared at the London Bass show in support of his autobiography, In the Pleasure Groove: Love, Death and Duran Duran. He spoke about his career, his book, and also played his signature Peavey Bass. We know there were more than a few Duranies in attendance,… Continue reading Duran Duran History – London Bass Show