We’re already about to begin the third week of February! Time is flying by, yet we’re still feeling like it’s Groundhog Day every single day of the week (at least *I* am). Hope everyone is safe and well out there!
February 21
- Planet Earth peaked at #12 on the UK charts (1981)
- Duran Duran performs in Madison, Wisconsin (1984)
- Skin Trade peaked at #22 on UK charts (1987)
- Extraordinary World documentary released (1994)
February 22
- Nick and Simon were on WLS radio in Chicago. (1984)
- Played Big Egg in Tokyo (1989)
- Played in Mexico City (2005)
February 23
- The Wedding Album was released worldwide (1993)
- Chic: Live at the Budokan” released, feat. Simon performing “Notorious” with Chic (1999)
February 24
- The first scheduled TV appearance for Duran Duran originally planned on this date, but canceled due to the engagement announcement of Prince Charles and Lady Diana (1981)
- Performed Girls on Film and My Own Way at British Rock & Pop Awards (1982)
- Video for Perfect Day filmed (1995)
- Nick attended Grammy Awards (1999)
February 25
- Nick appeared on Grammy Awards and presented Sheena Easton with Song of the Year award. (1986)
- Mindi Abair’s album, It Just Happens That Way released, feat. John (2003)
February 26
- Hungry Like the Wolf peaked at #3 on US charts (1983)
- Began rehearsing with Wes Wehmiller on bass, and Joe Travers on drums (2001)
- Played at Staples Center in Los Angeles (2005)
February 27
- The Wedding Album peaked at #4 in UK and #7 in US (1993)
- Played at the Houston Rodeo in the Astrodome (2001)
Who knew Duran Duran would ever play a rodeo?!? That is my giggle for the week! Have a good one, everybody!
-R
