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 we’re doing the annual egg hunt outdoors, and later we are having a crab fest and board games. For now though, let’s open the vaults and see what took place during this week in Duran’s career! -R
April 4
- Appeared on Soul Train (1987)
- “White Lines” released in US and UK (1995)
- Simon, John & Dom played acoustic set for Star 94FM in Atlanta (2011)
April 5
- Duran Duran played their *very* first gig at Birmingham’s Polytechnic University (1978)
- Also played gigs throughout the years in New Jersey (1984), Toronto (2005), Melbourne (2008), and Pennsylvania (2016)
April 6
- Power Station album peaked at #12 in UK (1985)
- Nile Rodgers’ album, Everybody Dance, featuring “Notorious” released (2011)
April 7
- Duran Duran Essentials: Night Versions released in North America (1998)
April 8
- Played at Putra World Trade Center in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1994)
- Played at Balai Sidang Convention Center in Jakarta (Bootlegged on “An Evening with Duran Duran: Jakarta”) (2008)
- Played at Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Atlanta (2017)
April 9
- American Top 40 featured “Rio” at #40 and “Hungry Like the Wolf” at #3 (1983)
- Performed “White Lines” on David Letterman in 1995.
April 10
- “Come Undone” peaked #13 in UK (1993)
- “Do You Believe in Shame” released (1995)
- Appeared at CD signing at Wherehouse in Los Angeles (1995)
- Glee episode, “Big Brother” airs in US. Features mashup of “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Rio” (2012)
Have a wonderful week!
