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Wednesday, January 8, 2020

Duran Duran


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As iconic as Duran Duran have come to be - including the many personnel changes, departures, and returns - they had to start somewhere.

Duran Duran was the band's debut album released in 1981 and reached No. 3 on UK's Top 20.

Genres considered - New Wave, Synth-Pop, Dance-Rock

"Planet Earth" reached No. 12 on UK's Top 20.

"Girls on Film" received the most attention - specifically for the music video which was edited.

Certifications -
Platinum in New Zealand, UK, U.S.
2X Platinum in Canada

A detailed background can be found on Wikipedia.

Duran Duran Honors -
American Music Awards nomination
The Brit Awards 2 Wins, 2 Nominations
Grammy Awards 2 Wins, 2 Nominations
Q Awards 2 Wins, 2 Nominations
Golden Globe Awards nomination
MTV Video Music Awards 2 Wins, 6 Nominations
Ivor Novello Awards 2 Wins, 2 Nominations

Hollywood Walk of Fame

"MTV-driven Second British Invasion of the United States"


Duran Duran had to start somewhere..."Planet Earth."

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