The book has the name of his previous band on the cover (ROV OSTROV). He wins over the band with his showmanship and book of lyrics they feel fit perfectly with their songs. Simon Le Bon shows up to his May, 1980 audition in pink leopard-skin trousers. He gets the job and moves from his hometown of Newcastle to Birmingham, where the band is based.Ī bar maid at Rum Runner recommends her ex-boyfriend as lead singer for Duran Duran. In April, 1980, Duran Duran take out an advert in Melody Maker music magazine for a “Live-Wire Guitarist.” Andy Taylor answers the ad, auditions and impresses Nick, John and Roger with his talent and professional experience, having toured Europe as a teen. (John works the door, Nick DJs, Roger works as Busboy). The brothers agree to give the band rehearsal space and jobs in the club so they wouldn’t have to take day jobs. In early 1980, the band bring their demo tapes to Paul & Michael Berrow, who run the Rum Runner night club. Nick Rhodes and John Taylor form Duran Duran in the late 70s.ġ978 line up: Stephen Duffy (vocals and bass), John Taylor (guitar), Simon Colley (bass and clarinet), Nick Rhodes (synthesizers, tape and rhythm machines)ġ979 line up 1: Andy Wickett (vocals), John Taylor (bass), Roger Taylor (drums), Alan Curtis (guitar), Nick Rhodes (synthesizers)ġ979 line up 2: Jeff Thomas (vocals), John Taylor (bass), Roger Taylor (drums), Alan Curtis (guitar), Nick Rhodes (synthesizers)ġ980 line up: Simon Le Bon (vocals), John Taylor (bass), Roger Taylor (drums), Andy Taylor (guitar), Nick Rhodes (synthesizers)
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