I'll say this without any irony... Duran Duran is one of the best bands of musicians thats happened in my lifetime! EVERYONE in thatcband is a MASTER of their art!
For me personally ,In my top 3 bands ever any decade,any genre,and exceptional musicians,not to mention their fantastic live performances.Simon is an explosive live performer and entertainer..
Rolling Stone magazine used to HATE Duran Duran - never gave them any respect, even their one cover was an article that attacked them mercilessly. Glad to see that RS mag finally sees the light --- as the fans have known for a very long time, Duran Duran is a great and unique band that has obviously stood the test of time!!
back in the 80 s you had these loser hippie critics at RS that dumped on DD and the whole new wave music scene...it was all writers who were about 40 years old that felt if you did not sound like Crosby Stills and Nash or James Fucking Taylor you were a shit band.....Fuck those guys......I bet a lot of them are dead or no longer employed and DD are still going strong.....
RS is still deeply in the dark ,shadows are on their side,hollywood always hated originality being fake is the path to go ,also they only care about paper gods in their wallets........................thank god bands like duran duran showed them how its done
I really enjoyed this interview. It’s good to see that rolling stone has changed there stance on Duran Duran after 40 years. Hopefully the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame comes around soon as well.
Too right too. They deserve it, in bucket loads. The new album reflects what these musical geniuses are capable of putting out there. It truly is a masterpiece, and I'm enormously proud to be a life long fan !!!
They are very good, yes. They are musicians. They can play. They can write music. And nick has problem with the stage in the other timeline but he dealt with is greatly, deserves every penny out of his 100 million.
Respect to Andy Taylor -- love hearing that recognition, it was his guitar sound that helped make Duran Duran HUGE here in the USA whereas other Brit exports from the 80's new wave and new romantic scene just didn't make it quite as big over here (exception being Culture Club). That ROCK sound that Andy brought, that crunchy guitar, was so great!!
I really like how they acknowledge Andy and his contribution to the band. There's no weird vibe of not talking about him or acting like he didn't exist. Sadly, that's not the case for all bands, so it really stands out to me. They seem like genuinely nice, talented and respectful guys, as well as great musicians.
Shout out to Boy George and CC. Saw them recently and it was a great show. He's such a special guy. Kindness emanates from him. He didn't need to scream about inclusion and diversity in the 80s. Nobody did. I never gave a thought to anyone's sexuality or make-up in the 80s except to be a tad envious of his skills with 👁️ liner! Looking forward to Duran Duran in Vegas 9/22. Bring back the 80s, please!
Yes, he has that Johnny Carson quality where he gets the interviewee to tell a story to the point where they become a great storyteller and say things that you'd never have gotten from any other interview
Longevity. I'm 50 now. I remember seeing them in concert when I was 13. I just loved seeing this interview. Thank you, Rolling Stone. Thank you, Duran Duran.
back in the 80 s you had these loser hippie critics at RS that dumped on DD and the whole new wave music scene...it was all writers who were about 40 years old that felt if you did not sound like Crosby Stills and Nash or James Fucking Taylor you were a shit band.....Fuck those guys......I bet a lot of them are dead or no longer employed and DD are still going strong.....
Many dont realize how much Duran Duran revolutionized the music industry back then until now. It wasnt that MTV alone changed it for them, but they did have videos that were far better than the average back then. Also their music was different to the standard new romantics back then, as they mixed dance, rock and later funk into the music. Which was way ahead of the industry.
Truth! Their pop success has always diminished their talent and adventurous approach to music. Too many people dismissed them as a simple “pop band” without listening to the actual music.
Ya sounded so modern yet future pop when rio lp hit the stores in the 83. Still sounds fresh. Unlike say the Beatles who are awesome still but the sound was stuck in a time warp. I'd say enough time has past since rio came out for this comparison.
Great interview by Rob Sheffield. The band is so intelligent and articulate. This was pure pleasure to sit and listen to them talk about music and bands from the past four decades.
A proper interview would have addressed Rolling Stones' condescending and dismissive attitude toward Duran Duran for most of their career. If I were them, I would have asked Sheffield about that. He didn't bring it up either....just sitting there just nodding his goth head up and up and didn't ask great questions. 🤷♂️🤦♂️🙄
These guys are so generous and genuinely nice. I met Simon and John 28 years ago (!!) in Austin (along with Michael Hutchence from INXS) and they were so kind to me-just this random fan. My friend Heidi and I got to have drinks with them in the Four Seasons hotel bar. Nicest, nicest, down-to-earth, inquisitive, genuine and sweet. It was SUCH an honor to get to do that. I’ve seen them just about every time they’ve come to Austin since, most recently at weekend one of the Austin City Limits Festival. I’m a Duranie forever ❤️ Can’t wait to get Future Past!
Sure they'd still chase YOU down Christina! Brilliant strategy though, I know the 4 seasons is where artists go in Seattle after a show. Wish I'd thought of that, or perhaps you were staying there. I've only seen the lobby and bar. I'm still warming up to new sound. Michael Hutchence too partying with aussies can be perilous hope you survived, fellow duranimal
I had a similar experience with Nick (33 years ago!). I was a lowly record company intern who met him at a small gathering after a show. He could NOT have been nicer or more down to earth. Got to talk with him for an hour about nothing (TV shows, music, whatever). It was the best. I am genuinely happy for these guys to have held together and kept making music for so long, particularly after being the flavor of the moment teen dream band in the '80s. Good for them.
@@ASparkleross Whew that is something to hear as a guy mid fifties who holds Rhodes as one of the greatest guys and influences in my life, from afar in my case!
What a fabulous interview. The guys give each other more space to have a say (not hogging the limelight). Maturity and acceptance of strengths and weaknesses are evident here. What a lovely band of brothers they are!
That’s true there’s a lovely calmarably about the band the way they are it’s like been in a room n talking to them. Same as any group you are a fan of. Loved this
So true. 2 of my favorite bands...the lead singer seems to be who runs the interviews. And I LOVE the lead singers but I often wonder what the other members of the band think about that.
I can't remember a better band interview in content, tone, and spirit. Their insight, keen awareness, and analysis of the music of our times; their deep knowledge of the music and pop culture of our era; their chemistry, rapport, and respect for each other; their likeability and sense of humor; their groundedness....all makes for a captivating interview. An hour was too short! And congrats on an excellent new album and going strong after 40 years!
Well stated, for sure rapport. I made comment above how an hour is kind of ridiculous but that's how these things roll I guess. It was just starting to get going
I think Nick's speaking voice may be the most soothing sound on the planet. I think they could play a recording of his voice at a rampaging lion and it would go to sleep.
I met Roger in Paris in 1985 during the filming of the video 'A view to a kill' on 'Rue de Rivoli' at WH SMITH!! He was very nice and talked to us. I was in Paris with my school class for 10 days!! An unforgettable experience!!
In most interviews lead singer and guitar guy do all the talking while the others sit there and fade away with these guys all are involved maybe that’s why they’re still together good for them. This is a band that deserves more respect and I hope they get it
That has to be one of the best interviews I've seen with a group in a long time. Really relaxed, indepth, complete with a very knowledgable interviewer in Rob Sheffied. Very cool.
I'm in Duran Duran heaven. I still have my posters from the early 80s. I can't wait for them to get their tour going. My husband and I are ready. We flew to Milan for Def Leppard. We will go anywhere for Duran Duran. Hall of Fame needs to get off it's backside and honour them the way they deserve.
I love The Beatles, The Stone Roses, Radiohead, Gangs Of Youths but the band I loved the most was Duran Duran as a 14 year old in 1983 Britain. No band has ever before and since had the impact in my life that these guys had. I queued up for 2 hours before school once so I could secure my vinyl copy of "Is There Something I Should Know". Still gives me goosebumps when I hear it today.
40 years on and I'm still interested in what Duran Duran have to say about their music. Future Past is a brilliant album, probably my favourite since Rio.
I like that the interviewer didn't spend the entire interview talking about the band's past and actually focused a fair bit on the Future Past album. That being said, this interview brought out the interpersonal dynamic between the guys much better than any other I have seen of theirs. Great to see Duran Duran back after 6 years with an album that is far superior to "Paper Gods".
My parents were mentally absent from my life as a kid, so I was raised by the pop culture of the 80s. I think am a better person for it. Duran Duran, icons of an era.
The interviewer was excellent. Humble, fan, respectful but very well researched and knowledgeable and brilliant at facilitating really insightful answers from the band. Wonderful work.
I was in Junior High School (1981) when I first heard Duran Duran (Planet Earth) and absolutely was mesmerized by their music….they have been my number one since. My kids listen to Duran Duran and now I have a grand daughter who will be listening to them. I love their talent (something which is so rare these days with auto tune and soundtrack performances). I love Simon’s unique voice. No one sounds like him and I know as soon as I hear him who he is…Nick, John and Roger are all so talented also on their instruments and I just can’t put into words how much I respect and admire them! They are simply the best!!
They were in the air when I was a teenager, but I was only as big as fan as the next guy. But I really loved John's bass guitar tutorials during lockdown, and have been listen to more and more of their stuff. And they're all so well adjusted for being famous for so long. Will definitely hunt out a CD copy of this.
This is such a delightful interview. The camaraderie between Roger, Nick, Simon and John is heartwarming - and the interviewer was fab too! Looks like DD got on really well with him and really enjoyed speaking with him.
Good interview and what I liked the most is how the interviewer acknowledges that for a long time Rolling Stone would give Duran Duran bad reviews and now recognize what a great band it is.
back in the 80 s you had these loser hippie critics at RS that dumped on DD and the whole new wave music scene...it was all writers who were about 40 years old that felt if you did not sound like Crosby Stills and Nash or James Fucking Taylor you were a shit band.....Fuck those guys......I bet a lot of them are dead or no longer employed and DD are still going strong.....
It blows my mind that they would even get bad reviews. My whole experience of them in early MTV years (I was in elementary school at the time) was just that they were fresh, creative, and powerful, and every bit in the forefront as anyone was and for years.
Kudos to Rob Sheffield for facilitating such a wonderful "dialogue" with DD. Light years ahead of most celebrity or musician interviews. His books are pretty great also. "Love is a Mix Tape" is a very moving memoir of love and loss. Well done, Rob!
One the few bands from the 80s who are still creative, innovative, making new music that is great- not relying on old hits.. they are incredible! plus still hot!
I just have to say, after hearing so many things like this, I am SO glad I spent my teen years in St. Louis. We listened to almost everything. Old stuff, new stuff, Southern rock, metal, hair bands, even Air Supply (remember them?) So Duran Duran wasn't some bizarre genre of music to us, it was just music. Really good music. Great videos. Cute guys (I mean you, John, especially)--hey, what can I say? Teenage girl. The only barrier to between us and loving Duran Duran was hearing that first song. Once cable made it to your neighborhood, or when you were visiting a friend, there they were. And that was all it took.
It’s so nice to see an Interview with Duran Duran that doesn’t start with how they met and where they got the name of the band. As a Duran Duran fan since I was 12 and now 49 it is so nice to watch an interview that Celebrates the band for their music and their technique and their interest in music. Great interview Rolling Stone! The interviewer actually knows The music and the band’s accomplishments and asked intellectual and interesting questions which challenged the band and initiated answers and discussions I’ve not heard before!
Great interview done by Rob Sheffield. It is in depth and intelligent. Duran are so well spoken. It’s fantastic to hear their thoughts on the new album and also on their past work. I’m so happy for their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, and hope they actually get inducted. They absolutely deserve it! On a different note, John Taylor is still fine as can be!! OMG!! 🤩🤩😍😍
Such a nice interview! A good interviewer is like a good football coach who has to manage football stars. He just give the basic instructions and let them express their skills. The same is happening here. The interviewer brought the basic topics and allowed the band members to give their impressions and opinions about each topic addressed. It was like a talk among friends. All band members really feel comfortable to talk in this interview. Indeed one of the nicest things among Duran Duran members is that they are indeed good friends out of the studio/stage as well.
I agree Lou Holtz would have been perfect here. Maybe Harbaugh since a tad younger. Oh wait did you mean 'soccer!' I'm just mad he got arm rests and was more comfy
Just listening to these boys makes you understand why they are still together making great music! They are good human beings as a base, being a great musician by itself is not enough! Beautiful and smooth interview!
totally. even if the hall of fame panel doesn't personally like DD, they have fully earned it on merit alone. just get over yourselves and do what is right!
Great band and a terrific new album! Strangely though my fav track of all time has always been NOTORIOUS ! Play it constantly.Super interview, smart, funny and deep.
Such an awesome band. I too discovered Duran Duran at my grandmother’s house. I remember the moment & what I was wearing when I was sitting on the carpet in front of the TV in the den and Planet Earth aired on MTV in 1981. At that moment, my world changed.
Me too! At my Grandmother's house on a Saturday morning, an Australian music show called Sounds was on - I remember it so clearly seeing the Planet Earth video for the first time - I was standing by the lounge room door and it stopped me in my tracks & that was it for me - A life-long obsession was born.
It just makes me soooo happy they’re all still alive, still (back) together, and still making great music. Since junior high their sound and fashion has been a joy in my life. And Roger is one of my favorite drummers. If I ever succeed in drumming Rio, it will be a personal victory. And no other singer I’ve ever heard sounds even remotely like Simon.
Great interview. The love, appreciation and respect they have for each other permeates throughout. We need to step back and appreciate the genius of Duran Duran. We are all so lucky that this band still exists. 40 years strong. Collectively, their genius still yields brilliant results.
Great interview, GREAT INTERVIEWER. Thank you for throwing out ideas and talking points then letting the guys talk. So happy to see my favourite band of all time still - always - going strong. Duranie Forever!
Duran Duran is a fantastic pop/rock band with talented, hard working artists who happen to be good looking. The best of all worlds. Love DD forever 💗⭐️!
they touched on it , but what separated this band from the other new romantic bands and put them over in America is the rock edge of Andy Taylor...they are all talented(each member has some distinctive moments on many songs, John's bass line in Rio is stunning for example) , but the guitar lines from girls on film and Rio are so unique...the combination of greatness on all fronts including their look brought them to the super bowl, but Andy Taylor's rock leanings won the game...one final note...they owe alot to Warren also because the wedding album was the first real time where they now were entering a new fan base of fans as the original duran fans were now becoming young adults...so the wedding album was them for the first time becoming a multi- generational band..once you can get to that second generation you have bought yourself some cred to really experiment and to be granted a real shot at longevity...the wedding album with its two monster hits broke through that wall to announce" we are not a band that will be a casualty of the 80s sound".. when they came out, all of the critics said they are all about their looks and the music is inconsequential.....well as these men set out upon their 4th decade of putting out relevant exciting material they basically reversed the critics prediction....with duran duran the look is inconsequential, and in the end it was all about the music....my true respect to these guys , and gratitude for a lifetime of great music...I know they will continue to stake their claim among the alltime iconic band where every member brings the goods to the table...Simon(a singer who sounds just as he did in 1982), John, Nick, and Roger in no particular order, you are all legends at your craft...
Great post- I've been a fan of theirs since I was 13 and Seven and the Ragged Tiger came out -- it all goes back to the music for me. What a band!!! Simon's voice is one of a kind as you mention - he still sounds terrific.
spot on regarding andy's and warren's contributions. without them there's always something missing for me - although dom's input on AYNIN is great and i'm looking forward to graham coxon's work on this one.
back in the early 80s the look of the band was pushed by the record company because there is more marketing to be done off of looks than musical ability. when you strip the looks away you are left with a truly unique sound ...they definitely had the new romantic genre nailed , but those guitar stabs by Andy really made the songs more fluid among genres...They are all very good musicians...no weak links in this band...I think the way they are able to nail a rousing chorus elevates their songs to arena level songs...New moon on Monday comes to mind...a decent verse where nicks keyboards set up a mood where it is an interesting base to hear the lyrics...then the chorus just lifts the song.....reflex is another chorus that is all time memorable...it is undeniable pop mastery level songwriting...then they somehow are able to do it decade after decade...ordinary world 90s...reach up for the sunrise mid 2000s...anniversary 2021...they just nailed down the ability to craft master pop songs where the chorus is arena ready...its incredible...then you have the members all splintering around 85 and they all have hits...i like the guitarist they have now. he has a great style of his own ...I am just hoping for 1 more tour with the original 5...i don't know how long simon can continue to sing at this high a level because usually the singer loses his ability before the musicians, but while he is still in such amazing voice a final original 5 tour would be great..I am a rock guy and that is my favorite genre, but I have always loved 80s pop. there is no better example than this band..glad this album is so good and I am going to appreciate them while they are still going . BTW I like the name you use..bowie is one of my faves too
Thanks to Rob and the boys for such a wonderful, insightful interview. It's so great to see them 40 years on and to know they all still really enjoy being together. ❤
Great interview, the best I've seen in years. And the best thing you did do to celebrate 40 years was to make a brilliant album, and I believe it's probably the best, it's immense it surpasses all my expectations, it has classic written all through it.
I enjoy interviews where the interviewer relays thoughtful questions, or comments, that instigate insightful discussion amongst the interviewees, and with minimum interruption by the interviewer. This was one such interview. You can tell the Duranees like each other, and still enjoy making music together. Good to see!
I received my CD of Future Past on Saturday, it was a birthday gift from my son as my birthday is the 22nd October, I was all ready to play on my tv until I realised it was my old tv that had a CD/ DVD slot, so I'm ordering a portable CD player, can't wait to listen to it...
Duran Duran continues to this day to bridge the music of yesterday to the music of tomorrow. Enjoyed hearing the history of music from their valuable perspective
I know I am repeating what many others have already said but this interview well deserves the praise: a very talented band who truly care about their art, each other, and other artists, all of which is very rare and Rob Sheffield"s skilled, informed, and light interviewing style which enables us to truly get to know the band, is all amazing and very enjoyable. You learn a lot, enjoy some laughs, and feel like you are actually sitting in with the group. Good wishes for continued success and happiness, DD!
Ah! So so good!!! Their energy for creation, innovation, life, music passion.. it’s unlike anything else.. I’ve loved them most of my life.. as a lifelong fan of this band.. it’s like a world that’s just ours and theirs yet expands with every new interaction.. it’s a mutually respected and highly coveted connection I don’t know if any other fan base has. This new album is phenomenal! They are phenomenal!!! We love you forever Duran Duran!!! Duranies Rock On Forever!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Smiling thinking of all the kids/teens who were pouring over every word and photo in Tiger Beat back in the day--meanwhile Nick actually doing the same in some hotel room!! lol. Love that maintain that ying-yang of optimism & uplifting spirit but also mysterious moodiness & melancholy.
I utterly enjoyed this sit down...the bands & interviewer's dissecting approach, of their 40 years. Brilliant! I feel so blessed, what an impact their musical journey, has had to my life's soundtrack😍 ❤️DURAN🤗🙏🎉
For many years I used to consider Duran Duran as a pre-fabricated band, and as years passed I discovered they are very talented musicians, specially John and his recognizable basslines. This delightful interview shows a face I didn't expect so see from them. They look like a group of friends talking music in a relaxed way and respecting each other's interventions. This is delighful.
John Taylor is the most under rated bass player in music - outstanding musician!
And still fine! 😆
Has John been under rated though? I think he's very respected in the musicians world.
@@glennoc8585 But not by the media at all.
I don’t think he’s underrated. He always gets the respect he deserves.
Very true
duran duran deserves to be in the rock n roll hall of fame .
OMG why aren't they?!
Maybe when they stop shoehorning hip hop/rap acts in, they will.
I agree 2 million percent!
They coined the term New Romantic .agree
Johnny Rotten said the HOF is a "piss stain"
I'll say this without any irony...
Duran Duran is one of the best bands of musicians thats happened in my lifetime! EVERYONE in thatcband is a MASTER of their art!
So true
For me personally ,In my top 3 bands ever any decade,any genre,and exceptional musicians,not to mention their fantastic live performances.Simon is an explosive live performer and entertainer..
You must’ve slept on Talk Talk.
Absolutely!❤
No one owns the 80's like Duran Duran! They are the kings of that decade and have aged like the finest wine.
They're were several from that decade but I love Duran Duran
The Cure,Depeche Mode and New Order
Rolling Stone magazine used to HATE Duran Duran - never gave them any respect, even their one cover was an article that attacked them mercilessly. Glad to see that RS mag finally sees the light --- as the fans have known for a very long time, Duran Duran is a great and unique band that has obviously stood the test of time!!
back in the 80 s you had these loser hippie critics at RS that dumped on DD and the whole new wave music scene...it was all writers who were about 40 years old that felt if you did not sound like Crosby Stills and Nash or James Fucking Taylor you were a shit band.....Fuck those guys......I bet a lot of them are dead or no longer employed and DD are still going strong.....
JT never changes..
80s Rolling Stone also jizzed all over pre-Document REM and that whole scene
I guess I will thumbs up your comment not their video 🙏♥️
RS is still deeply in the dark ,shadows are on their side,hollywood always hated originality being fake is the path to go ,also they only care about paper gods in their wallets........................thank god bands like duran duran showed them how its done
I really enjoyed this interview. It’s good to see that rolling stone has changed there stance on Duran Duran after 40 years. Hopefully the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame comes around soon as well.
They need to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,!!!!
Hey Dean 👍
@@TheSoundTestRoom hello Doug! 😂
Too right too.
They deserve it, in bucket loads.
The new album reflects what these musical geniuses are capable of putting out there.
It truly is a masterpiece, and I'm enormously proud to be a life long fan !!!
rolling stone has changed their stance on EVERYBODY and NOT in a good way
Such gentlemen and humble spirits, they compliment their producers, other artists in their album and Andy. More artists should take note.
they honor the history and their influences, its nice
Duran Duran , to me , are living Legends!
James , you sir are CORRECT!!
Same !!!
They are very good, yes.
They are musicians.
They can play.
They can write music.
And nick has problem with the stage in the other timeline but he dealt with is greatly, deserves every penny out of his 100 million.
They’re the Stones of the 80s
100%
Respect to Andy Taylor -- love hearing that recognition, it was his guitar sound that helped make Duran Duran HUGE here in the USA whereas other Brit exports from the 80's new wave and new romantic scene just didn't make it quite as big over here (exception being Culture Club). That ROCK sound that Andy brought, that crunchy guitar, was so great!!
They need him or Warren for a good album,their last great album was astronaut
whatever happened to him?
I really like how they acknowledge Andy and his contribution to the band. There's no weird vibe of not talking about him or acting like he didn't exist. Sadly, that's not the case for all bands, so it really stands out to me. They seem like genuinely nice, talented and respectful guys, as well as great musicians.
Is great 😉
Shout out to Boy George and CC. Saw them recently and it was a great show. He's such a special guy. Kindness emanates from him. He didn't need to scream about inclusion and diversity in the 80s. Nobody did. I never gave a thought to anyone's sexuality or make-up in the 80s except to be a tad envious of his skills with 👁️ liner!
Looking forward to Duran Duran in Vegas 9/22.
Bring back the 80s, please!
Good Interviewer! He never interrupted or talked over the guys-how refreshing today.
Yes, he has that Johnny Carson quality where he gets the interviewee to tell a story to the point where they become a great storyteller and say things that you'd never have gotten from any other interview
Agreed!.
True
He's still creepy. Who is he?
Longevity. I'm 50 now. I remember seeing them in concert when I was 13. I just loved seeing this interview. Thank you, Rolling Stone. Thank you, Duran Duran.
😁
Same!! Erasure was the opening band. I was in love with Nick Rhodes, but left totally mesmerized by Andy Bell 🦄
Yes.
Same here.
back in the 80 s you had these loser hippie critics at RS that dumped on DD and the whole new wave music scene...it was all writers who were about 40 years old that felt if you did not sound like Crosby Stills and Nash or James Fucking Taylor you were a shit band.....Fuck those guys......I bet a lot of them are dead or no longer employed and DD are still going strong.....
Many dont realize how much Duran Duran revolutionized the music industry back then until now. It wasnt that MTV alone changed it for them, but they did have videos that were far better than the average back then. Also their music was different to the standard new romantics back then, as they mixed dance, rock and later funk into the music. Which was way ahead of the industry.
You are right. They always were Avant Garde ones.
Truth! Their pop success has always diminished their talent and adventurous approach to music. Too many people dismissed them as a simple “pop band” without listening to the actual music.
Ya sounded so modern yet future pop when rio lp hit the stores in the 83. Still sounds fresh. Unlike say the Beatles who are awesome still but the sound was stuck in a time warp. I'd say enough time has past since rio came out for this comparison.
Their videos were artwork from the start
I agree they had their own sound, looks and feel. Still today their videos are really good and original.
I knew back in 1981 that these guys were the real deal. Even when they split I knew it wasn't the end. Class, talent and passion live forever.
That’s how I felt about U2. I predicted in the 80s they would be massively successful
Great interview by Rob Sheffield. The band is so intelligent and articulate. This was pure pleasure to sit and listen to them talk about music and bands from the past four decades.
ditto!
💯💯💯
They will always be my no1
A proper interview would have addressed Rolling Stones' condescending and dismissive attitude toward Duran Duran for most of their career. If I were them, I would have asked Sheffield about that. He didn't bring it up either....just sitting there just nodding his goth head up and up and didn't ask great questions. 🤷♂️🤦♂️🙄
Cross between Edward Scissor Hands and Edgar Winter
These guys are so generous and genuinely nice. I met Simon and John 28 years ago (!!) in Austin (along with Michael Hutchence from INXS) and they were so kind to me-just this random fan. My friend Heidi and I got to have drinks with them in the Four Seasons hotel bar. Nicest, nicest, down-to-earth, inquisitive, genuine and sweet. It was SUCH an honor to get to do that. I’ve seen them just about every time they’ve come to Austin since, most recently at weekend one of the Austin City Limits Festival. I’m a Duranie forever ❤️ Can’t wait to get Future Past!
Wow !
So lucky!!
Sure they'd still chase YOU down Christina! Brilliant strategy though, I know the 4 seasons is where artists go in Seattle after a show. Wish I'd thought of that, or perhaps you were staying there. I've only seen the lobby and bar. I'm still warming up to new sound. Michael Hutchence too partying with aussies can be perilous hope you survived, fellow duranimal
I had a similar experience with Nick (33 years ago!). I was a lowly record company intern who met him at a small gathering after a show. He could NOT have been nicer or more down to earth. Got to talk with him for an hour about nothing (TV shows, music, whatever). It was the best.
I am genuinely happy for these guys to have held together and kept making music for so long, particularly after being the flavor of the moment teen dream band in the '80s. Good for them.
@@ASparkleross Whew that is something to hear as a guy mid fifties who holds Rhodes as one of the greatest guys and influences in my life, from afar in my case!
What a fabulous interview. The guys give each other more space to have a say (not hogging the limelight). Maturity and acceptance of strengths and weaknesses are evident here. What a lovely band of brothers they are!
That’s true there’s a lovely calmarably about the band the way they are it’s like been in a room n talking to them. Same as any group you are a fan of. Loved this
Well said!!
So true. 2 of my favorite bands...the lead singer seems to be who runs the interviews. And I LOVE the lead singers but I often wonder what the other members of the band think about that.
I can't remember a better band interview in content, tone, and spirit. Their insight, keen awareness, and analysis of the music of our times; their deep knowledge of the music and pop culture of our era; their chemistry, rapport, and respect for each other; their likeability and sense of humor; their groundedness....all makes for a captivating interview. An hour was too short!
And congrats on an excellent new album and going strong after 40 years!
Agree with you.
@@rickkearn7100 Thanks, and I think the fact that they like and respect each other after all these years is key!
Well stated, for sure rapport. I made comment above how an hour is kind of ridiculous but that's how these things roll I guess. It was just starting to get going
I agree, they could have talked for 2 hours and I would have gladly listened just as attentively as the first hour.
Really nice interview. These guys are genuine and you can tell they are grateful to the industry and their fans all over the globe.
I am 65 and still play their tunes from the early eighties. Long live Duran Duran!
I think Nick's speaking voice may be the most soothing sound on the planet. I think they could play a recording of his voice at a rampaging lion and it would go to sleep.
Or it would start to purr
@inglesinamafiorentina Well, thank you! 😁
Oh, you mean Nick? Oh, right. Sorry.
I was a bit distracted by his come over lol.
@@MrMikepdx He's Nick! He can get away with it. Plus, he's closing in on 60. Give him a break! 😄
check out the Duran Duran song Medazzaland then...
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I met Roger in Paris in 1985 during the filming of the video 'A view to a kill' on 'Rue de Rivoli' at WH SMITH!! He was very nice and talked to us. I was in Paris with my school class for 10 days!! An unforgettable experience!!
I've always appreciated how generous they are about other artists, even ones who never had anything good to say about them.
Excellent point. Nick especially ALWAYS talks about influences.
@@thenightporter And he's never shy about saying which of their 80s contemporaries he likes. It's rare and always nice to hear.
@@theartofbrooklynfilmfestiv421 Indeed that makes him the Man. Tips that wide brim hat when given the chance, what a dude, and I'm an American flump!
That's called class!
They are great guys. Those same bands who have had digs at them are no longer around while Duran Duran keep going strong.
Theze boys are just bloody brilliant.
Love the way they let each other speak. So respectful of each other and noone tries to take over
Simons always had such a unique voice, the little nuances, as soon as you hear him sing, it's like, that's Simon.
In most interviews lead singer and guitar guy do all the talking while the others sit there and fade away with these guys all are involved maybe that’s why they’re still together good for them. This is a band that deserves more respect and I hope they get it
Agreed. I just texted my husband this as I'm watching the interview. "They're truly one of the few bands out there where each member is an equal.
That has to be one of the best interviews I've seen with a group in a long time. Really relaxed, indepth, complete with a very knowledgable interviewer in Rob Sheffied. Very cool.
Definitely! you can see the different personalities of the group and how well they get on as friends and as musicians,great interview x
He deserves to have a tv talk show.
I'm in Duran Duran heaven. I still have my posters from the early 80s. I can't wait for them to get their tour going.
My husband and I are ready.
We flew to Milan for Def Leppard. We will go anywhere for Duran Duran.
Hall of Fame needs to get off it's backside and honour them the way they deserve.
I love The Beatles, The Stone Roses, Radiohead, Gangs Of Youths but the band I loved the most was Duran Duran as a 14 year old in 1983 Britain. No band has ever before and since had the impact in my life that these guys had. I queued up for 2 hours before school once so I could secure my vinyl copy of "Is There Something I Should Know". Still gives me goosebumps when I hear it today.
Just like me 😬 then o had to learn to play guitar and make music
Well you need intellect to understand the Beatles and stones so quite understandable...😂😂😂
Spot on...
40 years on and I'm still interested in what Duran Duran have to say about their music. Future Past is a brilliant album, probably my favourite since Rio.
Duran Duran is a big influence for me, I love to hear them talk about their process.
I like that the interviewer didn't spend the entire interview talking about the band's past and actually focused a fair bit on the Future Past album. That being said, this interview brought out the interpersonal dynamic between the guys much better than any other I have seen of theirs. Great to see Duran Duran back after 6 years with an album that is far superior to "Paper Gods".
Duran Duran is all that!! The 80s were / are the best!
My parents were mentally absent from my life as a kid, so I was raised by the pop culture of the 80s. I think am a better person for it. Duran Duran, icons of an era.
The interviewer was excellent. Humble, fan, respectful but very well researched and knowledgeable and brilliant at facilitating really insightful answers from the band. Wonderful work.
22:38 except he said Hungry/Wolf includes the word disco ...but it's not, it's *discord*
@M W 🤣
@@ThisIsJamesL he did.missed that.
Looks like a vampire 🦇
Thank you, Rolling Stone, for this long-form interview. Great to see the band given more than 5 minutes to share their perspective.
I was in Junior High School (1981) when I first heard Duran Duran (Planet Earth) and absolutely was mesmerized by their music….they have been my number one since. My kids listen to Duran Duran and now I have a grand daughter who will be listening to them. I love their talent (something which is so rare these days with auto tune and soundtrack performances). I love Simon’s unique voice. No one sounds like him and I know as soon as I hear him who he is…Nick, John and Roger are all so talented also on their instruments and I just can’t put into words how much I respect and admire them! They are simply the best!!
Who downvotes this? This was a great interview. Open, honest, respectful, etc. Love the real talk about music, genres and marketing!
They are still together. 4 guys creating pure musical magic.
I was backpacking in Europe in the 80's when I discovered Duran Duran on MTV, I was only 19yo, now I am 58 and I still listen to them.
They were in the air when I was a teenager, but I was only as big as fan as the next guy. But I really loved John's bass guitar tutorials during lockdown, and have been listen to more and more of their stuff. And they're all so well adjusted for being famous for so long. Will definitely hunt out a CD copy of this.
This is such a delightful interview. The camaraderie between Roger, Nick, Simon and John is heartwarming - and the interviewer was fab too! Looks like DD got on really well with him and really enjoyed speaking with him.
The rio album cover is the Mona Lisa of the 80s!!!
Great seeing bands like Duran Duran forging ahead after 40 years. Excellent interview, thanks for posting!
these 4 are amazing.... these are true musicians.... this is how it should have continued ofc your kind has managed to ruin everything
You know you've grown up with a band, when 40 years on, having an adult beverage is replaced by spot of tea, during an interview. I love it!!!!
I loved them in the 80’s but now in my 40’s I appreciate them more and more
Good interview and what I liked the most is how the interviewer acknowledges that for a long time Rolling Stone would give Duran Duran bad reviews and now recognize what a great band it is.
back in the 80 s you had these loser hippie critics at RS that dumped on DD and the whole new wave music scene...it was all writers who were about 40 years old that felt if you did not sound like Crosby Stills and Nash or James Fucking Taylor you were a shit band.....Fuck those guys......I bet a lot of them are dead or no longer employed and DD are still going strong.....
It blows my mind that they would even get bad reviews. My whole experience of them in early MTV years (I was in elementary school at the time) was just that they were fresh, creative, and powerful, and every bit in the forefront as anyone was and for years.
Kudos to Rob Sheffield for facilitating such a wonderful "dialogue" with DD. Light years ahead of most celebrity or musician interviews. His books are pretty great also. "Love is a Mix Tape" is a very moving memoir of love and loss. Well done, Rob!
One the few bands from the 80s who are still creative, innovative, making new music that is great- not relying on old hits.. they are incredible! plus still hot!
The respect these lads have for each other is for there to see..Brilliant
I just have to say, after hearing so many things like this, I am SO glad I spent my teen years in St. Louis. We listened to almost everything. Old stuff, new stuff, Southern rock, metal, hair bands, even Air Supply (remember them?)
So Duran Duran wasn't some bizarre genre of music to us, it was just music. Really good music. Great videos. Cute guys (I mean you, John, especially)--hey, what can I say? Teenage girl.
The only barrier to between us and loving Duran Duran was hearing that first song. Once cable made it to your neighborhood, or when you were visiting a friend, there they were. And that was all it took.
Have respected and loved these guys since 1979…respect to you Brothers! 👍
They really appreciate each others musical skills... They really just basically like being in a band together... That is f... Awesome.
They look so relaxed for the whole hour. Cool dudes.
It’s so nice to see an Interview with Duran Duran that doesn’t start with how they met and where they got the name of the band. As a Duran Duran fan since I was 12 and now 49 it is so nice to watch an interview that Celebrates the band for their music and their technique and their interest in music. Great interview Rolling Stone! The interviewer actually knows
The music and the band’s accomplishments and asked intellectual and interesting questions which challenged the band and initiated answers and discussions I’ve not heard before!
Great interview done by Rob Sheffield. It is in depth and intelligent. Duran are so well spoken. It’s fantastic to hear their thoughts on the new album and also on their past work. I’m so happy for their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, and hope they actually get inducted. They absolutely deserve it!
On a different note, John Taylor is still fine as can be!! OMG!! 🤩🤩😍😍
So damn fine
Totally agree! John Taylor is sexy, AF.
Roger looks amazing! All of them, like a fine wine, for sure!
Roger aged the best.
All of them do
Such a nice interview! A good interviewer is like a good football coach who has to manage football stars. He just give the basic instructions and let them express their skills. The same is happening here. The interviewer brought the basic topics and allowed the band members to give their impressions and opinions about each topic addressed. It was like a talk among friends. All band members really feel comfortable to talk in this interview. Indeed one of the nicest things among Duran Duran members is that they are indeed good friends out of the studio/stage as well.
I agree Lou Holtz would have been perfect here. Maybe Harbaugh since a tad younger. Oh wait did you mean 'soccer!' I'm just mad he got arm rests and was more comfy
On a similarly high level as the Rick Beato interview with Sting. That was just superlative - and Sting totally responded. This is as good.
Just listening to these boys makes you understand why they are still together making great music! They are good human beings as a base, being a great musician by itself is not enough! Beautiful and smooth interview!
Oh dear God! Here we are in 2023 and we are still loving this band!!
Hall of Fame for Duran 💗💗
totally. even if the hall of fame panel doesn't personally like DD, they have fully earned it on merit alone. just get over yourselves and do what is right!
Tiger Tiger is a brilliant instrumental track...gives me goosebumps everytime ...takes me to my childhood in the 80s
Yes, the first DD concert I went to, 1983, Wembley 💕
Nick! I love you!... "The Mona Lisa of the 1980's..."
Brilliant!🙂
Bands like Duran, no longer exist........ You all have a number one sound.
Great band and a terrific new album! Strangely though my fav track of all time has always been NOTORIOUS ! Play it constantly.Super interview, smart, funny and deep.
Fabulous interview, could listen all day. I love that Simon still has that necklace.
Such an awesome band. I too discovered Duran Duran at my grandmother’s house. I remember the moment & what I was wearing when I was sitting on the carpet in front of the TV in the den and Planet Earth aired on MTV in 1981. At that moment, my world changed.
Me too! At my Grandmother's house on a Saturday morning, an Australian music show called Sounds was on - I remember it so clearly seeing the Planet Earth video for the first time - I was standing by the lounge room door and it stopped me in my tracks & that was it for me - A life-long obsession was born.
Duran duran have done it again!! This album is beautiful and what weve been waiting for
Duran Duran look, and sound, amazing!
I was eight years old when I first heard Duran Duran. I have loved them ever since that day in 79’.Their music just keeps getting better imho.🥰
what a classy bunch! I love Duran Duran!
It just makes me soooo happy they’re all still alive, still (back) together, and still making great music. Since junior high their sound and fashion has been a joy in my life. And Roger is one of my favorite drummers. If I ever succeed in drumming Rio, it will be a personal victory. And no other singer I’ve ever heard sounds even remotely like Simon.
Their fans from '80 like you and me are thinking they will pass me in life expectancy. Hey good luck on Rio I recently purchased a drum set
Nobody can play bass like John Taylor on Rio either!
I adore the most darkest song of you guys "Winter matches on"
My god, John and Roger still look so good. Roger in particular looks really healthy.
You think so?
Yes, Roger definitely looks the best of all of them.
They all have aged well.
Probably because he had a 20 year break. But yes he does.
Duran Duran was my favorite band! So many hits and their music was the soundtrack to my teenage/young adult years.
Great interview with an extraordinary band. Future Past it's an amazing album.
Great interview. The love, appreciation and respect they have for each other permeates throughout. We need to step back and appreciate the genius of Duran Duran. We are all so lucky that this band still exists. 40 years strong. Collectively, their genius still yields brilliant results.
Well said
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I have so much respect for those guys, they have all the cash they want and they keep making music with honest and humble ways, hat off to them
I love Duran Duran.
Greatest band in world history... hands down !
Great interview, GREAT INTERVIEWER. Thank you for throwing out ideas and talking points then letting the guys talk. So happy to see my favourite band of all time still - always - going strong. Duranie Forever!
My favorite 80’s band on the planet!!! Love these guys! 🌸
Duran and Duran is on 🔥 fire... they are ROCK LEGENDS and so ,so LOVE how they remain original. Truly legendary 🙌
Duran Duran is a fantastic pop/rock band with talented, hard working artists who happen to be good looking. The best of all worlds. Love DD forever 💗⭐️!
they touched on it , but what separated this band from the other new romantic bands and put them over in America is the rock edge of Andy Taylor...they are all talented(each member has some distinctive moments on many songs, John's bass line in Rio is stunning for example) , but the guitar lines from girls on film and Rio are so unique...the combination of greatness on all fronts including their look brought them to the super bowl, but Andy Taylor's rock leanings won the game...one final note...they owe alot to Warren also because the wedding album was the first real time where they now were entering a new fan base of fans as the original duran fans were now becoming young adults...so the wedding album was them for the first time becoming a multi- generational band..once you can get to that second generation you have bought yourself some cred to really experiment and to be granted a real shot at longevity...the wedding album with its two monster hits broke through that wall to announce" we are not a band that will be a casualty of the 80s sound".. when they came out, all of the critics said they are all about their looks and the music is inconsequential.....well as these men set out upon their 4th decade of putting out relevant exciting material they basically reversed the critics prediction....with duran duran the look is inconsequential, and in the end it was all about the music....my true respect to these guys , and gratitude for a lifetime of great music...I know they will continue to stake their claim among the alltime iconic band where every member brings the goods to the table...Simon(a singer who sounds just as he did in 1982), John, Nick, and Roger in no particular order, you are all legends at your craft...
Great post- I've been a fan of theirs since I was 13 and Seven and the Ragged Tiger came out -- it all goes back to the music for me. What a band!!! Simon's voice is one of a kind as you mention - he still sounds terrific.
spot on regarding andy's and warren's contributions. without them there's always something missing for me - although dom's input on AYNIN is great and i'm looking forward to graham coxon's work on this one.
back in the early 80s the look of the band was pushed by the record company because there is more marketing to be done off of looks than musical ability. when you strip the looks away you are left with a truly unique sound ...they definitely had the new romantic genre nailed , but those guitar stabs by Andy really made the songs more fluid among genres...They are all very good musicians...no weak links in this band...I think the way they are able to nail a rousing chorus elevates their songs to arena level songs...New moon on Monday comes to mind...a decent verse where nicks keyboards set up a mood where it is an interesting base to hear the lyrics...then the chorus just lifts the song.....reflex is another chorus that is all time memorable...it is undeniable pop mastery level songwriting...then they somehow are able to do it decade after decade...ordinary world 90s...reach up for the sunrise mid 2000s...anniversary 2021...they just nailed down the ability to craft master pop songs where the chorus is arena ready...its incredible...then you have the members all splintering around 85 and they all have hits...i like the guitarist they have now. he has a great style of his own ...I am just hoping for 1 more tour with the original 5...i don't know how long simon can continue to sing at this high a level because usually the singer loses his ability before the musicians, but while he is still in such amazing voice a final original 5 tour would be great..I am a rock guy and that is my favorite genre, but I have always loved 80s pop. there is no better example than this band..glad this album is so good and I am going to appreciate them while they are still going . BTW I like the name you use..bowie is one of my faves too
I love DD but they won’t give Andy Taylor any respect!
@@vegetariansuniteworldwide8091 Of course they do
What a great and in-depth interview
Thanks to Rob and the boys for such a wonderful, insightful interview. It's so great to see them 40 years on and to know they all still really enjoy being together. ❤
Great interview, the best I've seen in years. And the best thing you did do to celebrate 40 years was to make a brilliant album, and I believe it's probably the best, it's immense it surpasses all my expectations, it has classic written all through it.
Absolutely agree. Future Past is among the best contributions to pop culture in years.
I enjoy interviews where the interviewer relays thoughtful questions, or comments, that instigate insightful discussion amongst the interviewees, and with minimum interruption by the interviewer. This was one such interview. You can tell the Duranees like each other, and still enjoy making music together.
Good to see!
Greatest band of all time. They're able to keep their iconic sound whilst influencing the future of music.
The new album is awesome.
I received my CD of Future Past on Saturday, it was a birthday gift from my son as my birthday is the 22nd October, I was all ready to play on my tv until I realised it was my old tv that had a CD/ DVD slot, so I'm ordering a portable CD player, can't wait to listen to it...
Duran Duran continues to this day to bridge the music of yesterday to the music of tomorrow. Enjoyed hearing the history of music from their valuable perspective
I know I am repeating what many others have already said but this interview well deserves the praise: a very talented band who truly care about their art, each other, and other artists, all of which is very rare and Rob Sheffield"s skilled, informed, and light interviewing style which enables us to truly get to know the band, is all amazing and very enjoyable. You learn a lot, enjoy some laughs, and feel like you are actually sitting in with the group. Good wishes for continued success and happiness, DD!
Ah! So so good!!! Their energy for creation, innovation, life, music passion.. it’s unlike anything else.. I’ve loved them most of my life.. as a lifelong fan of this band.. it’s like a world that’s just ours and theirs yet expands with every new interaction.. it’s a mutually respected and highly coveted connection I don’t know if any other fan base has. This new album is phenomenal! They are phenomenal!!! We love you forever Duran Duran!!! Duranies Rock On Forever!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Yes, I agree, they have a very unique & special fan base & a very special connection with their fans indeed 💕
Wow, still going, that’s amazing, I had no idea. I really liked their single I Got My Own Way. So nice to see they are still going. Wonderful Band.
I always love what they did with Warren Carucarrillo
Smiling thinking of all the kids/teens who were pouring over every word and photo in Tiger Beat back in the day--meanwhile Nick actually doing the same in some hotel room!! lol. Love that maintain that ying-yang of optimism & uplifting spirit but also mysterious moodiness & melancholy.
I utterly enjoyed this sit down...the bands & interviewer's dissecting approach, of their 40 years. Brilliant!
I feel so blessed, what an impact their musical journey, has had to my life's soundtrack😍
❤️DURAN🤗🙏🎉
It's funny up to 'Ordinary World' and 'Reach for Sunshine' they were indeed soundtrack of my life. If I'd gone past that I'd probably have to implode
The history between these guys is incredible. It's been a long road and I hope they keep on keeping on!
Nice to have Rolling Stone revisit the band. So many wonderful stories from all the band members over a remarkable career.
For many years I used to consider Duran Duran as a pre-fabricated band, and as years passed I discovered they are very talented musicians, specially John and his recognizable basslines. This delightful interview shows a face I didn't expect so see from them. They look like a group of friends talking music in a relaxed way and respecting each other's interventions. This is delighful.