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The Duran Duran Timeline | ||
<< 1997 | 1998 | 1999 >> |
Medazzaland released in Japan. John forms Terroristen, and tours extensively with them. Duran Duran perform a small tour in December. |
Date | Event |
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Jan ? | Freebass breaks up. |
? | "Love Is Like Oxygen" by Freebass is included on the compilation album Voices of Drum & Bass: Vol. 2. |
Jan ? | Roger continues recording material in London with Jake Udo. |
? | Capitol Records release the promo compilation album The Essential DPRO, featuring two Duran Duran 12" recordings. |
mid-Jan | Rumors begin to leak that Duran may be leaving EMI/Capitol Records. |
Jan ? | John's B5 records website offers (as a reward for contributions to B5 staffer Judy's fund drive for the California AIDS Ride) copies of the B5's Roxy Music tribute album Dream Home Heartaches....Remaking/Remodeling Roxy Music and limited edition signed copies of Feelings Are Good and Other Lies in the original cardboard gatefold cover. |
Jan | Simon spends some time in Japan working at SYN Productions with Nick Wood. |
Jan 22 | John Taylor: Sundance Film Festival, [venue?], Park City, UT, USA. |
Jan 26 | Billboard magazine announces that Duran is leaving Capitol Records, but the report remains unconfirmed by either party. |
Feb 2 | World's Greatest Live Album released featuring "Notorious" live, from the Duran Goes Dutch EP. |
Feb 4 | John does a live online chat on B5 website. |
Feb | Nick writes liner notes to the album Night Versions: The Essential Duran Duran. |
Feb | Planned European release of "Electric Barbarella" and "Medazzaland" delayed. |
? | The cosmetics company Hard Candy plans to release a nail polish called Electric Barbarella; eventually dropped after legal battles over the name. |
Mar 15 | Simon, Nick and Warren reconvene to start working on new material. |
Mar 21 | Decade album goes platinum. |
Apr ? | B5 website redesigned and renamed Trust The Process after one of the songs on John's album Feelings Are Good And Other Lies |
Apr | Duran announces that they are parting company with Capitol Records/EMI after seventeen years; Medazzaland is the only album to which the band retains ownership. |
Apr 7 | Capitol Records/EMI releases the remix album Night Versions: The Essential Duran Duran in North America with a bonus video , this disc is only available for six months. |
? | Night Versions: The Essential Duran Duran released in the UK. |
Apr ? | Simon writes and records the songs "Dreamboy" and "Cupid's a Hitman" at Syn Pro studios for the Mario Van Peebles film Love Kills; Nick Wood scores the film |
May ? | SYN Productions issues the compilation SYN Songs Sampler in Japan; includes Simon's songs "Grey Lady Of The Sea" and "Already Gone" (demo). (A.G). |
May 2 | John Taylor: DuranCon, The Sponto Gallery, Venice Beach, CA, USA A Q&A followed by a four-song acoustic set with Gerry Laffy. (YouTube). |
May ? | John and Hein explore the idea of a Clash tribute album. |
May ? | Nick and Warren create their own record label, LoFi Records. Nick and Warren choose several unsigned artists for the label. |
May ? | John Taylor: Musician's Institute, Los Angeles, CA, USA followed by Q&A session |
May 14 | John appears on Loveline radio show on KROQ. (YouTube). |
May 17 | John appears on Richard Blade lunchtime show on KROQ. |
May 21 | Decade goes platinum. |
May 21 | Simon performs "Dreamboy" at the Cannes Film Festival. bootlegged on Beautiful Colors. (YouTube). |
May 21 | Simon appears on French TV "Nulle Part Ailleurs" from the Cannes film fastival. Simon sings and plays a live acoustic version of Dreamboy. (YouTube). |
May 22? | Simon throws a party with Nick Wood and Mario Van Peebles for Love Kills at the Cannes Film Festival. The festival ended May 24th. |
The BABY STEPS Tour The John Taylor Terroristen West Coast club tour | |
May 21 | John Taylor Terroristen: Cane's, San Diego, CA, USA (with Three Alarm Fire. Bootlegged on Cassette. |
May 22 | John Taylor Terroristen: The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA (with Three Alarm Fire). Bootlegged on Cassette. |
May 23 | John Taylor Terroristen and others: Musicfest '98, [venue?], [city?], CA, USA. cancelled |
May 23 | The Smashing Pumpkins: Shepherd's Bush Empire, London, UK (with guest Simon Le Bon) Simon joins The Smashing Pumpkins onstage for a cover of "Night Boat" (part of the MTV Five Night Stand). bootlegged on Transmission and Duran Duran: Compilation 2. (YouTube), (YouTube Audio). |
May 25 | John Taylor Terroristen: The Coach House, Santa Barbara, CA, USA (with Three Alarm Fire). followed by meet'n'greet with fans Bootlegged on Cassette. |
May 28 | John Taylor Terroristen: Club Caprice, Redondo Beach, CA, USA (with Three Alarm Fire). Bootlegged on Cassette. |
May 30 | John Taylor Terroristen: The Roxy, Hollywood, CA, USA (with Three Alarm Fire) released on Terroristen - Live at the Roxy . (Fan lines, Intro and Rio), (SLIH), (SLIH), (Rio), (F'R'G), (PE). |
May 30 | Terroristen records 'live to tape' from late night till dawn in the studio after the Roxy show. |
? | John writes the song "The Only One" (also referred to as "To Be A Son" and "Back to Hollywood") for his mother during her battle with leukemia. |
Jun | Duran continue working on new album (tentatively called Hallucinating Elvis) in the Privacy Studio; Simon continues to struggle with writer's block |
Jun 8 | The Vault: 98-24 broadcast in the USA featuring a live version of "Planet Earth", recorded at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1982. |
Jun 27 | The earliest snapshot is taken of Duran Duran.com by Wayback Machine. (DD.com Snapshot 27 Jun 1998). The web site is very basic at this stage; offering a (News Section), and a selection of four Medazzaland era (Photographs). |
Jun 27 | Duran Duran and others: The Princess Diana Tribute Concert, Althorp Park, Northampton, UK Duran doesn't go on until 12:20 am; this show features the first UK performance of "Electric Barbarella"; proceeds go to the Princess Diana Memorial Fund; bootlegged on Diana Tribute Concert & TV Shows and Queen of Hearts. (YouTube). |
Jun 30 | Medazzaland released in Japan on Imprint Records. |
Jul 5-7 | Simon films his cameo part in the ITV movie Hunting Venus. (YouTube). |
Jul | The Sun tabloid prints a story in its Bizarre column under the headline "Simon le Gone fans are paid £30 to cheer on Duran Duran about Duran paying people to pose as fans during the filming of Hunting Venus so that the media will think they're still popular." |
? | Duran files a libel suit against The Sun newspaper over their story, which he ultimately wins. |
Jul 9 | Simon has a near-spill on his motorcycle near Privacy when a car pulls out in front of his bike. |
Jul | John appears on the Sundance Channel's Docs that Rock series with Allison Anders. |
Jul 21 | Mastertone release the cover album Durantastic. |
Jul 22 | Duran parts from Left Bank management after six years; Katy Krassner leaves Left Bank to serve as Duran's fan liaison. |
Jul 28 | First draft of the movie Sugar Town written by Allison Anders and Kurt Voss. |
end Jul | John Taylor Terroristen's 5.30.98 live EP and video released through TTP. |
Jul 29 | John Taylor Terroristen: The Belly-Up Tavern, Solana Beach, CA, USA. |
Jul 30 | John Taylor Terroristen: CrossRoads, Yucaipa, CA, USA. Bootlegged on Cassette. |
Jul 31 | John Taylor Terroristen: The Coach House, San Juan Capistrano, CA, USA (with XLMIKI and Three Alarm Fire). |
Aug 14 | John Taylor Terroristen: Hollywood Athletic Club, Hollywood, CA, USA (with Three Alarm Fire). |
Aug 15 | John Taylor Terroristen: The Cajun House, Scottsdale, AZ, USA. |
Aug ? | John Taylor Terroristen: Slim's, San Francisco, CA, USA (with The Magnetics. |
Aug ? | John Taylor Terroristen: [venue?], Portland, OR, USA. |
Aug ? | John Taylor Terroristen: [venue?], Seattle, WA, USA. |
Summer? | John Taylor hosts VH1's 80's Then & Now. He ends the show by with an acoustic version of Save A Prayer. (YouTube). |
Summer? | John appears in the video for the Bloodhound Gang single Your Only Friends Are Make Believe. (YouTube). |
Aug 26 | 80's Alive Special - Blue released is Japan, featuring "Is There Something I Should Know?". |
Aug/Sep ? | John bleaches the front of his hair blonde. |
Aug/Sep ? | John makes a video for the Terroristen song Hey Day; a song about the height of Duran Duran fame, and why he left. (Hey Day Video). |
Sep 1 | "Girls on Film" appears on Retro 80's: Volume 1. |
Sep 6 | Sugar Town begins three weeks of filming in Los Angeles, Venice Beach, Frazier Park, Topanga Canyon, and the Hollywood Hills. (JT Sugar Town). |
Sep | Simon records some vocal tracks for the Hallucinating Elvis (Pop Trash) album. |
Sep | Girls On Film - The Remixes maxi-single with six remixes of the song (including the original night version) released. |
? | "Girls on Film: 1998 Promo Singles" distributed to the media. |
? | The promotional only "Wild Boys 98" released in Belgium. |
? | The promotional only "The Reflex 98" released in Belgium. |
? | The promotional only "Wild Boys Remix" released in Spain. |
? | Three Duran Duran songs are included on the German promo compilation Alben KW: 47 - 48. |
Sep 20 | John Taylor Terroristen: Do Re Music Benefit Concert, Mayan Theater, Los Angeles, CA, USA John invites fans up on stage to dance with him. |
Sep 22 | Warren releases the Missing Persons album Late Nights/Early Days through Sumthing Distribution; the album consists of a 1981 live show (Santa Monica, CA) and a previously unreleased track from 1980, "Action, Reaction". |
Sep 29 | The compilation album Newer Wave 2.0 released, featuring a cover version of "Planet Earth" by Hate Dept. |
? | "Girls on Film" (Tin Tin Out Mix) is included on the promotional only Pick 'n' Mix: 10. |
? | Warren releases his solo album Roadrage through Medazzaland Discs and Audiophile Imports |
Oct 1 | Duran Duran: Battersea Power Station, London, UK Special guests at the launch of Sky Digital TV |
Oct | John's mother passes away. |
? | Warren appears on TV, playing 'Suddenly Spring' from his solo album, Roadrage. (YouTube). |
Oct | "Girls on Film" (Tin Tin Out Mix) is included on the Nu Dance Traxx: Volume 24 album. |
Oct 20 | "The Crystal Ship" is included on Lost Voices: The Songs of Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison, a tribute album on the Chronicles label. |
? | The DJ only 12" single "DMC Popmixes 191/3 3.0" released, featuring Duran Duran. |
Oct 20 | John appears on Q101 radio. |
Oct 20 | John does an in-store appearance at Tower Records, Chicago. |
Oct 20 | John Taylor Terroristen: The House of Blues, Chicago, IL, USA (with Sixpence None The Richer). |
Oct 21 | John Taylor Terroristen: Mekka, Columbus, OH, USA (with Sixpence and Mike Peters (formerly of The Alarm). |
Oct 22 | John Taylor Terroristen: Alvin's, Detroit, MI, USA (with Fathers of the ID and Sixpence). |
Oct 23 | John does an in-store appearance at Tower Records, Boston. |
Oct 24 | John Taylor Terroristen: Mama Kin, Boston, MA, USA (with Sixpence). |
Oct 26 | John Taylor Terroristen: Tuxedo Junction, Danbury, CT, USA (with Sixpence). bootlegged on John Taylor Terroristen: Danbury 26 Oct 98 |
Oct 27 | Simon appears on JAMTV/Rolling Stone Online & SonicNet Online. |
Oct 27 | John Taylor Terroristen: Maxwell's, Hoboken, NJ, USA (with Sixpence). |
Oct 28 | John Taylor Terroristen: Life, New York. NY, USA. |
Oct 29? | John Taylor performs on his own shown on MTV Unplugged, at The Fort, NY, USA. He sings Rio and other songs. (YouTube). |
Oct 30 | John Taylor Terroristen: Birch Hill Nightclub, Old Bridge, NJ, USA. |
Oct 31 | John Taylor Terroristen: Jaxx, Springfield, VA, USA (with Some Odd Reason and Sixpence). |
Nov 2 | Duran Duran performs "Save A Prayer" and "Ordinary World" on Radio 2 in the UK; bootlegged on Advertizing Music. |
Nov 3 | John Taylor Terroristen: Moto Lounge, Jacksonville, FL, USA. |
Nov 4 | John Taylor Terroristen: Button, Hallandale, FL, USA. |
Nov 6 | John Taylor Terroristen: The House of Blues, Orlando, FL, USA. bootlegged on John Taylor Terroristen: Live in Orlando 11-6-98 |
? | Warren decides to ditch the wig. From now on he will wear only a baseball cap, a bucket hat, or just plain bald. Rumours about Warren's hair put to rest for good during the next tour. |
Nov 6 | Duran Duran performs "Save A Prayer" on TFI Friday on Channel 4 in the UK; bootlegged on Advertizing Music. |
Nov 7 | John Taylor Terroristen: The Cotton Club, Atlanta, GA, USA (with Sixpence). |
Nov 8 | Simon and Warren perform acoustic versions of "Save A Prayer" and "Ordinary World" on BBC Radio 1 in the UK; bootlegged on Advertizing Music. Probably during that session Simon sings "The Wild Boys" a cappella, it has also surfaced in the bootleg called "August Moon". |
Nov 9 | Greatest album and video released worldwide; the CD contains the 7" singles edits of all the songs. |
Nov ? | Greatest limited edition 2-CD set includes a video CD (VCD) with the Duran video collection released. |
Nov | Greatest: Box Set released. |
Nov | Greatest: Interview released. |
Nov | "Girls on Film" appears on Strip Jointz Rocks: Rock'n'Roll for Sexy Dancers from Robbins Entertainmen. |
? | "A View To A Kill" is included on the promotional only compilation album The Best of Grandes Exitos, released in Colombia. |
Nov 12 | John parts company with Hein Hoven and B5 Records. |
Nov 17 | Nick attends Vivienne Westwood's Tribute event in London. (source) |
Nov 19 | John films very small part in the movie, as a man om the street. Drowning On Dry Land. (IMDB), (Clip), (Clip - no JT). |
Nov 25 | Electric Barbarella: Reference CD mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Lee Mansfield. |
Dec 1 | Nick does a live chat on the Top of the Pops website. |
Dec | All present and former Duran members, plus Yasmin, except for Roger, tape interviews for the Duran Duran Behind The Music special to be aired on VH-1. Warren is shown bald to American audiences. (YouTube). |
The LATEST AND GREATEST Tour With bassist Wes Wehmiller and drummer Joe Travers. | |
Dec 7 | Duran Duran: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, England (with Rialto) Set list includes "Anyone Out There"; Simon has to be reminded to leave the stage before the encore; bootlegged on Live In Birmingham UK. |
Dec 8 | Duran Duran: Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales (with Rialto). bootlegged on Cardiff 1998 |
Dec 10 | John Taylor Terroristen: Brick by Brick, San Diego, CA, USA. bootlegged on John Taylor Terroristen: San Diego 12-10-98 (debuts "Spirit of the Times", "Air Miles" and "To Do You") |
Dec 10 | Duran Duran: Bournemouth International Centre, Bournemouth, England. bootlegged on Bournemouth 1998 |
Dec 11 | John appears as guest DJ in the radio booth at the Virgin Megastore in Hollywood, CA. |
Dec 11 | Duran Duran: Plymouth Pavilions, Plymouth, England. |
Dec 12 | John Taylor Terroristen: The Roxy, Hollywood, CA, USA. |
Dec 13 | Duran Duran: Waterfront Hall, Belfast, North Ireland. |
Dec 14 | Duran Duran: Clyde Auditorium, Glasgow, Scotland. |
Dec 15 | Thank You album released in Japan on Imprint Records. |
Dec 15 | Duran Duran: Telewest Arena, Newcastle, England. |
Dec 16 | Duran Duran: Sheffield Arena, Sheffield, England. |
Dec 18 | Duran Duran: Apollo, Manchester, England. set list includes "Virginia Plain" as an intro to "Rio": bootlegged on Manchester: December 18, 1998. (V.P), (V.P v2). |
Dec 19 | Duran Duran: Apollo, Manchester, England. |
Dec 21 | Duran Duran: Wembley Arena, London, England (with Rialto) filmed for Japanese TV; ticker tape falls from the ceiling of the arena during the end of "Rio". Band joined on-stage by Andy Hamilton during "Rio" and Tessa Niles for "Come Undone". The set list includes Secret Oktober. Bootlegged on Greatest: Live At Wembley 1998 and Live At Wembley Arena (DVD). (YouTube), (SO), (SO). |
Dec 31 | Duran Duran: Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, Scotland New Year's Eve special broadcast live on TV; the band performs "Rio" and "Electric Barbarella"; bootlegged on Advertizing Music and Live At The Castle: Edinburgh 31.12.1998. (YouTube). |
? | The bootleg CD Seven and the Ragged Tiger Demos is circulated; John Taylor later confirms that the tracks are a clever hoax. |
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