The Beatles made music history during their 10-year reign, making a huge cultural impact with their influences on music, fashion and even film. The duo have won BRIT and MTV Awards, as well as having been nominated for a Grammy Award, thanks to huge hits such as 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World', 'Shout' and 'Mad World'. Dabbling in the world of film and television, Phil also made appearances on the big screen. He had a cameo appearance in Steven Spielberg's Hook, as well as starring in British rom-com Buster.

Arena (liner notes). Duran Duran. Parlophone. 1984. DD2. {{ cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) ( link) The on-form band welcomed us with ‘Nightboat’ and ‘The Wild Boys’, which appeared to be an ideal, romantic introduction to the show’s impressive setlist that would be replete with classics. Le Bon told us his interpretations aren’t important, “It’s what you think when you hear them that makes them special”; it was hard not to interpret them as anything other than special indeed. The Arena video also featured the extended video for "The Wild Boys", directed by Russell Mulcahy. It was meant to be a teaser for a full-length feature film of the same name, based on the 1971 novel The Wild Boys: A Book of the Dead by William S. Burroughs. The film was never made. There was so much fierceness in their collective soul. As they ended their concert with ‘Rio’ and ‘Save a Prayer’ – probably their most sensual hit, which, with a slightly re-imagined tempo, became the evening’s highlight – you felt they could simply go on forever. Their classy performance of the Bond song ‘A View to Kill’ reminded us of their significant contribution to British culture.

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We have had the chance to do it before, but it wasn’t playing the main stage and I think we’d like to be doing that for sure,” Le Bon adds. “I’m sure we’re in negotiations [with Glastonbury], and if not, we will be.” Andy Taylor originally joined Duran Duran in 1980, co-writing and playing guitar on their first three studio albums: Duran Duran (1981), Rio (1982), and Seven and the Ragged Tiger (1983), before leaving the group to pursue a solo career. 16 years later he returned for 2004’s Astronaut (2004), before parting company once again with the other four original members in 2006. Fans around the world will be able to experience the film from the comfort of their homes via a premium, ultra-high-definition viewing experience through Veeps.com or the Veeps app on Apple TV, Roku, iOS, and Android. Speaking about what songs they might perform at the ceremony, he added: "We’ve got Andy on the first three albums, so you have songs like ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’ and ‘Rio’ and ‘Planet Earth. We’re not struggling for good songs, that’s for sure." Top 100 Albums (January 3–December 29, 1984)" (PDF). Music Week. 26 January 1985. p.42. ISSN 0265-1548– via World Radio History.

Duran Duran have been an unstoppable force in British music since they formed in Birmingham in 1978. The new wave legends are now set to head out on the road again, with a UK and Ireland arena tour primed in support of their 15th studio album ‘Future Past’, which came out in 2021. Featuring sparkling electro bops co-written with Giorgio Moroder, Mark Ronson and Blur’s Graham Coxon, it entered the UK charts at number three, the band’s highest entry in 17 years. It therefore came as no surprise when she was appointed an OBE by the Queen for her "tireless charity campaigns and championing of humanitarian causes".They found success with songs 'Love Song' and 'Theme For Great Cities' and spent a lot of time touring in their early years, even supporting Peter Gabriel on tour. British album certifications – Duran Duran – Arena". British Phonographic Industry. 16 March 1985 . Retrieved 6 September 2021. Top 100 Albums (January 5–December 28, 1985)" (PDF). Music Week. 18 January 1986. p.11. ISSN 0265-1548– via World Radio History. The Utilita Arena has confirmed the schedule for the Duran Duran show, though timings are approximate and subject to change. Planet Earth saves the day, but not for long as White Lines makes an appearance from their 1995 covers album Thank You. I may be in the minority here but it feels misjudged. Simon is no Grandmaster Flash and his delivery is awkward, this is one that should be shelved.

After performing ANNIVERSARY, Planet Earth, White Lines, The Reflex and Girls on Film, the crowd erupted with deafening cheers and rapturous applause, demanding an encore. New Zealand album certifications – Duran Duran – Arena". Recorded Music NZ. 27 January 1985 . Retrieved 30 July 2018. At the time of release, critics were suspicious that the mix was too polished for a live album, as most of the audience was muted. The unique song arrangements and adlibs like "Is anybody hungry?" indicated that this was indeed a live effort. Sheffield, Rob (2004). "Duran Duran". The Rolling Stone Album Guide (4thed.). Simon & Schuster. ISBN 0-7432-0169-8.

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Following tonight’s momentous welcome to Manchester, after leading a mass singalong of Save A Prayer and Rio, the band were met with a standing ovation. Simon said: “Thank you so much Manchester, you sound great!” According to Taylor and Le Bon, teaming with Kelis on 2010’s ‘The Man Who Stole A Leopard’, a six-minute epic co-produced by Mark Ronson, was a game-changing moment. They also loved collaborating with Janelle Monáe on 2015’s ‘Pressure Off!’, a glistening pop-funk single that also featured Nile Rodgers. European Top 100 Albums" (PDF). Eurotipsheet. Vol.2, no.4. 28 January 1985. p.9. OCLC 29800226– via World Radio History.