
Duran Duran are an English new wave band formed in Birmingham in 1978 by singer and bassist Stephen Duffy, keyboardist Nick Rhodes and guitarist/bassist John Taylor. With the addition of drummer Roger Taylor the following year, the band went through numerous personnel changes before May 1980, when they settled on their most famous line-up by adding guitarist Andy Taylor and lead vocalist Simon Le Bon. Emerging as members of the New Romantic scene, Duran Duran were innovators of the music video and a leading band in the MTV-driven Second British Invasion of the US in the 1980s.By 1984, the band had achieved levels of fame similar to Beatlemania.The band's first major hit was "Girls on Film" (1981), from their self-titled debut album, the popularity of which was enhanced by a controversial music video.
July 8, 2023: Rock Celebrities: John Taylor Expresses Fear And Anxiety For Duran Duran’s Upcoming Tour
During a recent interview with Allison Hagendorf, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor disclosed his concerns and anxiety about the upcoming Duran Duran tour. When the bassist was asked how he stays both mentally and physically fit in the busy schedule, Taylor answered by mentioning what he has to do every day.
During a recent interview with Allison Hagendorf, Duran Duran bassist John Taylor disclosed his concerns and anxiety about the upcoming Duran Duran tour. When the bassist was asked how he stays both mentally and physically fit in the busy schedule, Taylor answered by mentioning what he has to do every day.

“I live for gigging, and we don’t do that much of it. I don’t know how many shows we’re gonna do this year; probably gonna do maybe 50 at most. But out of 300 and so many days, you want that time on stage, you want it all to be magic, so you’ve gotta bring your game.”
--Duran Duran bassist John Taylor 7.8.23
“I live for gigging, and we don’t do that much of it. I don’t know how many shows we’re gonna do this year; probably gonna do maybe 50 at most. But out of 300 and so many days, you want that time on stage, you want it all to be magic, so you’ve gotta bring your game.”
--Duran Duran bassist John Taylor 7.8.23