Have any Duran Duran members died?
Power Station lead singer Robert Palmer dies suddenly in France and Powerstation drummer Tony Thompson dies of cancer a few months later. All members of Duran Duran are deeply saddened by both deaths.
What happened to Andy Taylor Duran Duran?
Duran Duran’s comeback will continue without the services of Andy Taylor. The band’s founding guitarist has split with the band again, this time ahead of a string of U.S. dates, beginning tonight (Oct. 26) in Chicago, due to a “gulf” developing in their partnership.
What happened to the Duran?
The band spent the rest of the 1980s and early 1990s continuing to release albums and singles, to only moderate success. Andy Taylor left again in 2006, and the band has released four additional albums, with the most recent being Future Past in October, 2021.
Is Duran Duran still making music?
Duran Duran don’t need to throw a real-life party to mark their 40th. The 40th for Duran Duran is the new album – their 15th – the venues still selling out, the fact they are still here, still together, still making music. “I think it feels like a miracle actually, to be here 40 years later,” says drummer Roger Taylor.
What is Andy Taylor doing?
Taylor himself was now based in Los Angeles where he met with ex-Sex Pistols guitarist Steve Jones and they began collaborating for Taylor’s forthcoming solo album. He has had a successful solo career as a guitarist and collaborator for other artists including Rod Stewart.
Why did Roger Taylor leave Duran Duran?
Opting to leave Duran Duran, Taylor moved with his family to a 150-acre estate in the British countryside. “I needed to get some space,” he explained. “It sounds like a cliché, but I needed to get to know myself. Because, when you’re in a band like that, you’re very much recognized for being part of the whole.
Has Duran Duran got a new single?
Duran Duran have released ‘Give It All Up’ featuring Tove Lo, the latest cut from the pop legends’ new album ‘FUTURE PAST’. The song follows the previously released single ‘INVISIBLE’, the Chai collaboration ‘MORE JOY’, the Giorgio Moroder-produced ‘TONIGHT UNITED’ and this week’s ‘ANNIVERSARY’.
Is Duran Duran married?
Now 57, the veteran vocalist has been married to former supermodel Yasmin Parvaneh since 1985. They have three daughters, Amber, Saffron and Tallulah, who are all in their 20s.