Weekend O’Fun - Day 3: I Still LOVE Duran Duran
May 4, 2008
When Duran Duran hit it big in the early 80s, I was known as a “Duranie”. It’s true. Like my older sister who got me hooked on the band and their music, my walls were covered in posters, I had a subscription to BOP magazine (which I actually “won” as a gift from D2), and stayed up late to catch a glimpse of one of their classics (”Hungry Like the Wolf” or “Rio“) on Friday Night Videos. I can still rattle off birth dates, former girlfriends, drink preferences, and award show performance outfits at the drop of a hat. Like any good fan, I was slightly obsessed.
So I’m probably going to hell because I saw them tonight (the Sabbath) rather than last night for their Red Carpet Massacre Tour, but I was so exhausted from the fashion show that tonight was really my only option unless I wanted to drive to Vegas (which I didn’t). The venue (Nokia Theatre) was excellent! The only shock this time around (I’ve seen the boys in concert 4 times now) is the age of every else: I was stunned. D2 is celebrating 30 years so I shouldn’t be surprised at the age of their fans, but I couldn’t help it. There were some grandparents there! We’re talking argyle socks, chrome domes, Avon perfume and walkers… I am not kidding. But a band that can reinvent itself and stay relevant in today’s music world is truly worth seeing. By joining producing forces with Timbaland and Justin Timberlake, Duran Duran have stayed fresh and been able to reach a new (and younger) audience. Sadly, Justin Timberlake did not perform with the boys but then again, I was in my 80s element (sans the huge hair). I loved every minute of it and was thrilled to be whisked away to 1985 for a few hours.
I took some decent shots which I’m quite proud of, although I’m sure the security were none too please I broke the rules and used a flash. Oh well. Security in Italy wasn’t too thrilled when I snapped a photo of DAVID and the peeps at the Louvre didn’t like that I got one of the MONA LISA, either. Such is life and right now, mine is good! Oh and Lynne: D2 played early stuff (Last Chance on the Stairway) from their early albums and it was as good as it always was. Plus JT is still HOT.
Duran Duran!
Simon le Bon
Nick Rhodes
Roger Taylor
John Taylor
John, Roger & Simon
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Billy | May 5, 2008 at 9:11 am
Duran Duran! I didn’t know they are touring. That’s good news for my friend. She is a little obsessed but there is nothing wrong with that. I get the same way at AC/DC shows. To each their own.
Glad you had fun.
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Lynne | May 5, 2008 at 10:22 am
I’m HUGELY jealous. Thanks for the last time we saw them together in St. Louis - that was the best show ever!! I LOVE the pictures. Do you have any more??
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2lazydogs | May 5, 2008 at 10:25 am
Wow-we-wow! You lucky girl. I used to love Duran Duran. I had amassed a huge collection of D2 memorabilia and ended up selling it on eBay several years ago - I could not believe the price people were willing to pay for that stuff!
I’ve only seen them in concert once - in 1985 - I was a screaming teen! Oh, the memories. JT seems to be aging gracefully. He was always my fave. *swoon*
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Pammy Girl | May 5, 2008 at 10:37 am
Billy: Yup, D2 is back on the tour scene and they’re selling out fast. Tell your friend to get her tix today! I’m sure you scream like a little girl at AC/DC shows… there’s no shame in that.
Lynne: I’ve got TONS of photos. I’ll burn you a disk. Some pix are better than others but all decent and pretty close.
2 Lazy Dogs: I can’t part with my D2 memorabilia but there’s no doubt I could make some serious cash if I sold it.
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bluesuit12 | May 5, 2008 at 11:20 am
I should have flown out for a visit and the concert. Oh well. Glad you had fun. Looks like a blast!
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Sportsattitude | May 6, 2008 at 6:38 pm
That looked like a lot of fun. The boys look from the pix to be in fine shape after all these years and it is good to see them still out there representin’.
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Matt | May 8, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I’ve always thought the song, “View to a Kill” is underrated.
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Pammy Girl | May 9, 2008 at 7:32 am
D2 didn’t get the respect from the music industry they deserved because they were viewed as a Boy Band. Ha! Their videos set the bar pretty high and I’m yet to see another singer or band even match what they did for MTV.