Blink and it’s already October! Welcome to the month of Secret Oktober, Future Past, Austin City Lights, and many other DD delights! What else happened during this first full week of the month? October 3 Performed at Aston University, Birmingham UK (1980) Played with Go-Gos at the Greek Theater, Los Angeles (1981) Attended Autograph Party… Continue reading This Week in DD History: Oct 3 -9, 2021
Tag: Power Station
Duran Duran’s Turning Points
Historians, including history teachers, talk about turning points. These are moments that historians argue change the course of history. In some cases, maybe they lead to horrible results like a war or, perhaps, they stop something terrible from occurring. Why do I mention all of this is a blog about being a fan of a… Continue reading Duran Duran’s Turning Points
The Week in DD History: August 22-28, 2021
During times like this, it is nice to have the occasional good memory to look back on. Let’s see what this week brings… August 22 Starplex Amphitheater, Dallas TX (1999) nTelos Wireless Pavilion, Portsmouth VA (2012) August 23 The band visited Andy Warhol’s loft (1982) Great Western Forum, Los Angeles CA (1993) Too Much Information… Continue reading The Week in DD History: August 22-28, 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: April 4-10, 2021
Happy Sunday, or Happy Easter to those who celebrate. My family and I are enjoying a glorious day together, as my oldest and her boyfriend visit with us this weekend. The kids all received Easter baskets, even though I think they’re getting a bit old for this. (except for my youngest, of course!) This afternoon… Continue reading This Week in DD History: April 4-10, 2021
Out Of Order
When Duran Duran was out of order for a bit in the mid-80s, the band members stretched their wings in two wonderfully different side-projects before getting the band back together less one lad. Andy Taylor’s solo debut album still sounds pretty great and I’ll defend his importance to Duran Duran’s sound until my dying breath.… Continue reading Out Of Order
The Week in DD History – August 23-29, 2020
It’s another fun-filled week in Duranie isolation during the times of Covid-19! I see many friends with children headed back to school, or to their computers, for the first week of distance learning. So, in order to break the monotony and take your minds off of your next Zoom call or Google Classroom meeting, here… Continue reading The Week in DD History – August 23-29, 2020