![]() ![]() The original believers: Paul and Michael Berrow, Dave Ambrose, Terry Slater, Rob Hallett. My family: my incredibly sane wife of 40 years – Tracey – my amazing children, Andy, Georgie, Bethy and Izzy, not forgetting my grandson Albie, who’s probably online listening or on Fortnite!!! I would like to thank each of my brothers in this great band. You can dream about what happened to us but to experience it, on one’s own terms, as mates, was beyond incredible. Because we were instinctively the right fit, we evolved very quickly, writing RIO as our second album with the confidence our very early success with ‘Girls On Film’ and ‘Planet Earth’ inspired. We were ripe to absorb what was the art of analogue recording, but with some different kit, Nick’s artful obsession with synth technology was something I’d never seen before and I was introduced to layers. I loved going into the studio and recording our material nobody else sounded like us. I could go to all those places as a player and developed a hybrid guitar style that fitted this amazing concept OF A BAND… We all grew up on the same vinyl records and live gigs, from David Bowie to Roxy Music, The Sex Pistols and of course CHIC. As a guitar player in a progressive band from the synth days of the early eighties, literally from the day I met Nick, John, Simon and Roger they truly valued the contribution of a rather noisy, versatile Northern brat. I’m proud of everything we’ve achieved together and of the way you have continued. There’s nothing that comes close to such recognition. The original five-piece band reformed for a sold-out world tour and album Astronaut in 2004 and tonight would have been the first time that they would have played together in 17 years however, Taylor was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer 4 years ago and has suffered a setback from the diagnosis that would not allow him to travel to Los Angeles from Ibiza.įirstly, can I say what an absolute honour it was to be nominated let alone be inducted into the RRHOF. The members of the band that were chosen for induction were Warren Cuccurullo, Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Andy Taylor, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor.įrom the press announcement: From “Planet Earth” to “A View To A Kill” Duran Duran has sold tens of millions of albums, the leading light in the MTV-driven Second British invasion of the 1980s. The band performed the hits “Girls on Film,” “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Ordinary World” at their induction. The 61-year-old guitarist has announced in a letter to his bandmates and fans that he was diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer four years ago, and has suffered a setback. 5, 2022) in Los Angeles but was not able to attend the ceremony. Joe Pesci Sings Beatles and Bee Gees Hits on 1968 AlbumĪndy Taylor of Duran Duran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame tonight (Nov.The Who Share ‘Baba O’Riley’ Clip From ‘Live at Wembley’ Album.Burt Bacharach, Popular Music’s Masterful Composer, is Mourned.10 Rocking ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ Performances.The 1969 Toronto Rock ’n’ Roll Revival: When John Lennon Broke Out of the Beatles.Bob Dylan Announces First 2023 Concerts.Van Halen’s Debut Album: A Turning Point for Rock.‘Elvis on Tour,’ a New Box Set, Offers an In-Depth Look at a 1972 Concert Series.Pink Floyd Sets ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set.Tom Petty Honored at 2017 MusiCares Event.Little Feat’s ‘Waiting for Columbus’: The End of the Beginning.Paul McCartney Star-Studded Tribute Concert Coming to Carnegie Hall.The Rolling Stones Release ‘GRRR Live!’ Hits Album. ![]() The Five Americans’ Catchy Hit, ‘Western Union’: Dit-Da-Dit-Da-Dit.10 Jazz Singles of the ’60s That Became Hits.Radio Hits in February 1976: You Made a Fool of Me.12 Times Dylan Songs Were Used in TV Commercials.Ray Manzarek on The Doors’ 6 Studio Albums: The ‘Lost’ Interviews.The Doobie Brothers’ ‘What a Fool Believes’: Behind Their #1 Hit.
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