Post by ©DURANMANIA Board Team on Jun 30, 2005 18:06:05 GMT -5
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[glow=red,2,300]'Live 8' stars DURAN DURAN: Then and now[/glow]
Some of the performers who will be playing the Live 8 concerts made a contribution to Live Aid in 1985. Just how much has their musical style, looks and fashion sense evolved over the last 20 years - and how have their careers fared?
Duran Duran: Then (1985) and Now (2005)
New Romantic combo Duran Duran were one of the British acts to perform Live Aid across the Atlantic at Philadelphia's JFK Stadium.
Simon Le Bon, John Taylor, Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Andy Taylor were already at the peak of their powers with hits like Planet Earth and Save A Prayer, winning them a fanbase on both sides of the Atlantic.
The band's fortunes dwindled until 1993, when the hit Ordinary World brought a significant chart comeback.
They played a string of arena dates across the UK in late 2003, playing to more people than in their 80s heyday.
Winning the Brit Award for outstanding contribution to music in 2004 brought a new album and another pair of hit singles.
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make sure, to check the original complete article incl. other LIVE 8 stars such as Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Elton John, Madonna, U2, Sting etc...
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/4625633.stm
and to listen to music samples between 1985 and today.... it's worth it
