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Wednesday, March 25, 2020

Astronaut


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- For the last time -

Astronaut

Last full album to be recorded by the "Fab Five" lineup
(as of Seven and the Ragged Tiger in 1983)
Personnel - 
Simon Le Bon
Nick Rhodes
Andy Taylor
John Taylor
Roger Taylor

"The band...set out on a world tour in 2003 to show that the band still had drawing power..." (Wikipedia)

Lead single released in September 2004
No. 5 on UK Singles Chart 
No. 1 on Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart

Worldwide media tour to promote the single's release and further more for the album's release in October

Down notes -
In November 2004, Andy Taylor backed out of touring due to exhaustion and the flu but would return to the band's promotion in January 2005.  January concert dates also had to be rescheduled after Roger Taylor broke a bone in his right foot.  (Wikipedia)

Astronaut success -
No. 3 on UK Albums Chart
No. 17 on Billboard 200
No. 29 in Japan
CD/DVD set - No. 1 on Billboard Top Music Video chart

Astronaut certification -
Gold in the UK and Italy


For the last time as the "Fab Five," what an impressive way to end their career as the original Duran Duran.

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