Medazzaland is 22, today. For some reason, that number doesn’t bother me nearly as much as hearing, for instance, that Astronaut is 15…or that I’m about to turn 49 in a few weeks. Let’s just not talk about any of that, though. They’ll say we’ll get over it As I waxed nostalgic earlier to a… Continue reading Happy 22, Medazzaland!
Tag: Warren Cuccurullo
Guest Blog: Warren vs. the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Debate
By Bart Van Bemmel Let’s do a little experiment… Go get all your Duran records and sprawl them out on the floor. I know you’re ranking them — it’s hard not to. I do it too. Maybe you’re one of those fans that doesn’t count anything that John Taylor didn’t play on, yet it was somehow okay if Roger and Andy… Continue reading Guest Blog: Warren vs. the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Debate
Back to the Sugar Shack: Liberty Turns 29
Another Duraniversary popped up this week on the socials. Has it really been twenty-nine years since Liberty arrived, somewhat uncomfortably, in our lives? Often dismissed as the band’s worst album, it was a difficult album for me to grasp upon its release. The 80s were over, that much was clear and where the new decade was headed… Continue reading Back to the Sugar Shack: Liberty Turns 29
Ah, That Die-Hard Fan Thing
So, you think I’m going to define a die-hard fan? Think again, my friends….I like living.
Was the Pop Trash Era Best?
Now that the beat is slow DDHQ’s choice of the video for “Someone Else Not Me” for “Watch it Wednesday” sparks discussion of the Pop Trash era. Admittedly, there were years from the mid-90’s until I saw the band for the Up Close & Personal tour in 2001, when I didn’t pay quite as much… Continue reading Was the Pop Trash Era Best?
Happy 24th Anniversary Thank You!
Happy Thursday, everyone! Today is a special day as Thank You celebrates its 24th birthday! In honor of this occasion, I decided to do something I haven’t done in a long time – I played the entire Thank You album. I know, I know – what a shock, right? The things I do for this… Continue reading Happy 24th Anniversary Thank You!
If You Want To Stay With Me
Something to let you understand the way I feel Today is March 28. On this date back in 2001, I went to see Duran Duran in Anaheim. Granted, it probably wasn’t a monumental show to anyone but me. Regardless, every single year I think about that night, and how it completely changed me. I know… Continue reading If You Want To Stay With Me
Valentines Day 2019
Happy Valentines Day! I hope everyone takes a little time to treat themselves today. My suggestion? Take another look at Live from London!
What is definitive Duran Duran?
Happy Wednesday! I’m sorry for my unexpected absence yesterday. We were having carpeting installed, and we had to disconnect the octopus of wires behind a desk. Unfortunately, that also disconnected our WiFi and disrupted our internet connection until it was far too late in the day for blogging. I’m also late today, because of a… Continue reading What is definitive Duran Duran?
Can’t We Just Love Them All?
I touched on the whole guitarist debate yesterday, and I realized I had something else to write. Why does it really matter? What is it about Andy, Warren and now Dom that makes all of us feel the need to debate their worthiness? Let’s face it, Andy was with the band during much of their… Continue reading Can’t We Just Love Them All?