Duran Duran are a New Wave Pop band who rose to fame during the "Music Video" era of early MTV and went on to become one of the most popular bands of the 1980s.
Background
As one of the premiere bands of the "New Romantic" movement of the early 80s, Duran Duran had a string of hit songs, including "Hungry Like the Wolf", "Rio" and "Girls on Film". After changing lineups in the late 80s and early 1990s, the original band reunited in 2001 to release the album Astronaut and its followup Red Carpet Massacre. They are currently working with producer Mark Ronson on their 13th studio album.
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Fast Facts
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Genre
Pop
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Years Active
1978 - Present
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Origin
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Label
Epic Records
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Albums
12
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Took their name from "Dr. Durand Durand," character in the film Barbarella
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Have sold more than 70 million records worldwide
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2001
Original five members reunited to tour and record
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2006
Andy Taylor left the band
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