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The Duran Duran Timeline
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The band tour their latest album Future Past.

Date	Event
Jan 1	John posts his top nine images on instagram, wishing everyone Happy New Year (Instagram).
Jan 3	The Duran Duran unofficial Proboards social forum celebrates it's 15th Birthday. (News).
Jan 3	John and Erol interviewed for Marvin. John mentions the Marshall Jefferson remix of Drug. "I was obsessed with Marshall Jefferson so we actually got [him] over to England. We were on the road, and the only way that we could get together was to rent a studio in Nottingham for one night after the show. All I really wanted was The House Music Anthem, Part 2. But of course, he wanted to make a Led Zeppelin 7." (DD News), (Source).
Jan 4	ACL announce televised coverage of the DD Moody Theatre event will be aired Jan 22nd on PBS. (News).
Jan 6	John is interviewed for de Volkskrant magazine in The Netherlands. He said "Erol Alkan turned out to be Coxon's neighbor and he immediately reacted so enthusiastically when we mentioned his name that we invited him. Graham always gave us really good energy in the studio. His input was essential, especially in the early stages of all the songs.” (Dutch).
Jan 7	Simon Le Bon reflects on the 'Future Past' for World Cafe Words and Music from WXPN, interviewed by Stephen Kallao. He talks about the album and his 12 minute vocal warm-up. The host calls Anniversary 'a real banger'. Saffron Le Bon sings the chorus in Beautiful Lies. (Listen).
Jan 7	FP on the UK Albums Sales chart slips from 31 to 37. (Source).
Jan 7	A huge article is printed in Polish "Teraz Rock" magazine - on 16 pages! There is band history, an interview with Simon Le Bon, 3 musicians talk about how DD was an inspiration for them, and reviews of all albums. (Source), (Buy).
Jan 8	Simon and John perform Let's Dance at Mike Garson's 2nd annual A Bowie Celebration, 6pm PST. The event also featured Noel Gallagher, and Def Leppard's Joe Elliot. (News), ('Thank You' Poster), (Video).
Jan 9	A still from the Let's Dance video from last nights David Bowie concert is posted on twitter. (Twitter).
Jan 11	Nick and Wendy Bevan are interviewed for Flood Magazine about Astronomia. He said "Every single day when I go into the studio, I feel like I did when I was a little kid in the toy shop because there’s so many things to do in there. And I know by the end of the day something, somehow, will have happened." (Source).
Jan 12	Simon and Katy team up for the first Whooosh! radio show of 2022. Catch up on SiriusXM. (Twitter).
Jan 14	FP at #53 in the UK Albums Sales Chart, and has been on the sales chart for 12 consecutive weeks. (Source).
Jan 19	Attorney of law John A. Belcher of Pasadena California explains Duran Duran's song copyright issues, when the band tried to reclaim their copyrights several years ago. They would have been better suing in the U.S. (YouTube).
Jan 22	Duran Duran Austin City Limits-Live at the Moody Theatre. A 1 hour highlights show from ACL 2021 is broadcast on PBS, which was later made freely available online for one month. A very small interview follows, where they say they support each other and look more towards the future. (News), (Watch).
Jan 27	Design Week announce the results of their 2021 album cover competition, where Future Past came in second place behind a cover design of a swimming pool and a bear, and ahead of an image of the Singing Ringing Tree in Burnley Lancashire, by Andy Taylor connected band Thunder. (Source).
Jan 27	Anthony J Resta talks about Medazzaland and unreleased mixes in The D Side radio podcast. (Listen).
Jan 30	Future Past celebrates its 14th week in the UK Albums Sales Charts, the chart run: 2, 11, 20, 38, 53, 53, 29, 36, 38, 31, 37, 53, 61, 77. (Source), (Source).
Feb 1	Duran Duran connects trees to 100 people who ordered the “INVISIBLE” NFT collection (Dec 16th 2021). They receive a new NFT with cover art designed by Huxley, a photo of their tree planted in New Zealand, and it's name - also selected by Huxley. This idea was created by native New Zealander Michael Sly, who hopes the 'Digital Native' project will develop globally. Nick said "Connecting physical trees to the blockchain is a brand new way to create awareness through art and at the same time involve local communities to plant more trees, to benefit the environment." An interview with Michael is released on YouTube, with an instrumental version of Laughing Boy. (DD News), (YouTube).
Feb 2	Duran Duran is nominated to receive their entry into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The institution began taking nominations in 1986, and famously snub both The Monkeys and Duran Duran as 'boy bands of pop music', rather than essentially rock groups. This year, a special "fans' ballot" will also be included in the results. (DD News), (RRHOF DD Page), (Billboard News).
Feb 2	Rolling Stone confirms that if the band are inducted into the RRHOF, then this includes guitarist Andy Taylor, along with “Ordinary World”-era guitarist Warren Cuccurullo. Simon said “Just to make it onto the nominations list is an honor that I never expected to experience. This distinction is due in large part to the fact that we have an army of fans around the world who have unwaveringly supported us for the past four decades.” (Rolling Stone).
Feb 2	The New York Post gives some encouragement to Duran Duran's RRHOF campaign, saying "they deserve it". They concede however that Eminem will inevitably win (even though the hip-hopster never played a rock chord in his life). (Source).
Feb 3	Day 2 of the fan voting nominations of the RRHOF sees Pat Benatar in the lead. Duran Duran fight it out for second place with Dolly Parton; who squeezes marginally ahead.
Feb 3	Simon interviewed about the RRHOF nomination on Feedback on Sirius this morning. He indicated he wants to share the stage with Andy and Warren again. He also said there's a band meeting planned for today. (Source).
Feb 4	Day 3 of the RRHOF fan voting. DD are still in 3rd with 59K votes, now behind Eminem with 62K votes, and Pat Benatar with 65K votes.
Feb 5	Andy Taylor updates his social media details with the URL of the RRHOF voting page.
Feb 6	Day 5 of the RRHOF fan vote sees DD in 3rd place with 91K votes, closely fighting with Pat Benatar who has 92k voters. Eminem leads with 115K votes.
Feb 6	Andy Taylor posts his thoughts about the RRHOF nomination on Facebook, thanking the band, the fans and supporters, and being generally gobsmacked. (FaceBook).
Feb 8	Laughing Boy is released as a single worldwide on iTunes after positive support from fans.
Feb 8	News of the new single hits the media. The Deluxe Edition tracks will be released Feb 11th. (Consequence), (Yahoo), (PlanetRadio).
Feb 8	Laughing Boy iTunes Chart: #46 UK, #52 Ireland, #69 Denmark, #69 Norway, #97 Spain. (Source).
Feb 9	Day 8 of the RRHOF fan vote. Duran are now in second place with 134K votes, Eminem has 154k, and Pat Benatar 124k.
Feb 10	Duran Duran Albums are subjectively ranked on Dead Good Music, Future Past isn't included. (Read).
Feb 11	Future Past Deluxe Edition becomes available online to digitally download. (DD News).
Feb 11	Nine Future Past songs are released in 360 Reality Audio, exclusively for Amazon Music Unlimited subscribers.
Feb 13	Hungry Like the Wolf featured on Billions on TV broadcast by Showtime and Sky TV U.K. (YouTube).
Feb 14	Duran Duran surpass Eminem in the RRHOF fan vote to become Number 1; having amassed over two hundred and eighteen thousand votes each! (Source Ref.).
Feb 14	Amy Harber thanks Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, One Direction and BTS fans for helping to support Duran's bid for the RRHOF. (Tweet), (Reaction).
Feb 14	Karen Duran posts support for the DD RRHOF campaign on DuranAndBeyond, urging fans to keep up the pressure until April. (Source).
Feb 15	The band announce three consecutive nights at the Holywood Bowl, set amidst a huge firework display, scheduled for the evenings of 9-11th September 2022. (DD News), (News), (Tickets).
Feb 15	Yasmin is interviewed for MPowered Women, talking midlife, the importance of connection, and creating you own personal space. (Facebook).
Feb 16	Andy Taylor is 61 years old today. (Family Card), (Fan Card). He hosts a party that evening, with some photos taken by Giovanna Cantone, Roger's ex, who is good friends with Andy's wife. (Photos), (61 Candles Clip).
Feb 16	Roger Taylor is announced to take over Aston Villa FC Spotify this weekend (19-20th), and is interviewed about his favourite soccer team. He idolised the 1964-69 goal keeper Colin Withers, but was too short to enrol with the team, so became a drummer instead; - the safe pair of hands at the back of the band, in a similar role. (Read).
Feb 16	Duran Duran announced to headline El Festival Cruïlla 2022; which will take place at the Parc del Fòrum in Barcelona, Spain, July 6 to 9th. (DD News), (Read-Spanish).
Feb 16	Nick Rhodes and particle physicist Brian Cox (ex-keyboardist in the band D:Ream), talk existence, the scene of wonder, and time travel in Sing For Science Podcast. Nick describes tuning the sensitivity of pitch bends on the Jupiter-8 for SAP. Simon likes Chopin. Story about fans swarming around their limo seen in Sing Blue Silver, and being trapped for a long time. (Link), (Listen).
Feb 17	Simon is excited for the band's forthcoming gig at Caledonia Stadium in Inverness, Scotland, interviewed for the Sunday Mail's '7 Nights' magazine. (Read).
Feb 17	Simon and Yasmin attend Dame Joan Collins 88th Birthday party at London's Claridge's Hotel, joined by showbiz guests Elizabeth Hurley, Sarah Ferguson, and Stephanie Beacham. (Daily Mail).
Feb 18	duranasty.com enters its 20th year.
Feb 19	Ultimate Classic Rock article on why DD should be inducted into the RRHOF. (Read).
Feb 21	ThirstyForNews reports on the intense fight between Duran and Eminem on the RRHOF fan votes; the artists having switched first places constantly since 14th of Feb. (Read).
Feb 22	Andy Taylor talks about the new Reef album which he produced, due in April. (Read).
Feb 22	PS22 Chorus sing Come Undone. PS22 Chorus is the Webby Award-winning public school group from Staten Island, NY, comprised of 65 ordinary 5th graders achieving the extraordinary, in harmony. (YouTube).
Feb 23	Duran Duran announced to headline Friday August 26th at the Wonderbus Music and Arts Festival, Columbus OH. (News), (News), (Youtube), (Website/Booking).
Feb 23	Post Magazine writes about the day DD matured, Hong Kong, Jan 2 1989. (Read).
Feb 24	WCSX Classic Rock Radio in Detroit hypes up a supposed feud between Eminem and Duran fans, posting quotes from disappointed Eminem devotees; who claim it was the support of Britney/Taylor/BTS fans who unfairly affected the numbers. (Read).
Feb 25	Duran Duran announced as one of the artists to perform at the 7 day The First Summer festival in Italy, Thursday June 23rd. (Website), (Dates), (News.IT), (Streetview), (Tickets).
Feb 27	A video from Eminem fans claims Duranies must be using multiple emails to boost their RRHOF votes, and urges his fans to do the same. (Youtube).
Feb 28	DuranAndBeyond responds to claims by Eminem fans from the 27th. Some individual members of both of the fandoms freely admit to using multiple e-mails to boost their votes, but little evidence exists of a mass campaign, and it is generally frowned upon in the Duran forums. (Article), (DD RRHOF Thread).
Mar 1	The results of the RRHOF fan votes after the first month are: Duran Duran 496K votes, Eminem 473K, and Pat Benatar with 292K.
Mar 1	The band share a fan-made Anniversary music video; created using Funko Pop figures and childrens' toys; during lockdown in 2020 by Los Angeles director Alisa Daglino. She said: "[When] I discovered that John Taylor had COVID, I realized that this could potentially end my dream to one day direct a music video for Duran Duran, so I made the dream happen for myself, [And to thank] Duran Duran for inspiring my career." (YouTube), (Article).
Mar 2	Simon is interviewed on the red carpet of the BandLab NME Awards 2022 with Ivorian Doll. The host says DD were given a "Best Band in the UK Award" (when?). (DailyMotion). In another clip, he makes a joke about DD never having been given an NME award, and says the two Leicester O2 Academy shows are in "a tiny, tiny little venue." (YouTube).
Mar 3	News leaks of two warmup shows at the O2 Academy in Leicester will be in April. (Source).
Mar 3	The band announce a special one night show at The Aster Hotel, LA, Thursday 17th March. (Facebook).
Mar 4	The Red Hot Chili Peppers drop a line about Duran Duran and Joker on the Sand in their latest song Poster Child. It is their second reference to DD in a song, after "Nevermind". John Frusciante also worked with Duran on Paper Gods. (NME/Listen).
Mar 8	Digital Journal posts an article claiming DD have earned their RRHOF nomination for creating rock songs well into the 1990s, when Warren and then Andy played lead guitar. (Read).
Mar 9?	The band fly to California for press interviews and to warm up before the LA rooftop show next week.
Mar 10	John gives us a tour of his Not Broken, Unfinished painted artwork exhibition at the One Hour Ahead gallery in Aspen, Colorado; which runs from March 11 - April 10th. (Video Tour).
Mar 10	Simon interviewed for Spin Magazine in LA for a forthcoming article/podcast. (Source).
Mar 10	Simon interviewed for KOST 103.5 and chats with long-time fan Avril Lavigne. (Photo).
Mar 11	Simon on iHeartRadio's KOST 103.5 on Ellen K's morning show, 7am (WCT), 10am (ET). (U.S Link), (Simon Burps on Perrier).
Mar 12	Simon apparently visits Malibu Cross Creek Mall with Nick Wood. (Photo).
Mar 13	Simon interviewed for Hollywood Access, co-hosted by Mario Lopez and wife Courtney. (Photos).
Mar 14	Simon and John seen on the set of Carpool Karaoke with James Corden, chatting to this weeks guest Sandra Oh. (News).
Mar 14	Polly Parton sends a request to be pulled from the RRHOF, despite running in 4th in the top 5 fan votes list. The request was later denied by the Rock Hall, who said Country music was just another variant of Rhythm and Blues. (Dolly), (Response).
Mar 15	The band announce the summer dates for their American leg of the Future Past tour. (DD News).
Mar 15	Roger is a special guest on the Richard Blade show, on 1st Wave at 4pm & 7pm EST.
Mar 16	The band to appear on The Late Late Show with James Corden. James tells an SLB drug story. John mentions Dolly and the RRHOF saga. The band are very happy to be inducted. Nick tells the Molton Street story, Simon mentions his father not speaking to him until after TOTP. Simon sings Tonight United live over a backing track. (News), (James' SLB Drug Story) (Interview), (TU).
Mar 17	Simon interview on Access Hollywood airs. He says he gets a "frisson" of passion when he stands on the stage. Saffron and Tallulah are singers; Saffron has a degree in jazz singing, who is featured on the album in Beautiful Lies. He was 20 when he joined the band. (YouTube).
Mar 17	Duran Duran: Rooftop, The Aster Hotel, 1717 Vine Street, Los Angeles, CA. ⓢ Thursday 17th, at 6pm. Filmed for a later TV production. (News), (Clip), (Full Instagram), (AVTAK.clip), (Not.clip), (CU.clip), (GIAU.clip), (PO), (OW), (OW.clip).
Mar 18	Simon is a special guest on ex-Take That' star Gary Barlow's podcast We Write The Songs. One of the first songs he wrote was age 17/18, the song Missing, based on a poem he read. His first band Bolleaux was named after a cake joke. "Dog Days" named after play by Webster called "The Duchess of Malfi". Simon can't bare to hear Ball of Confusion, and always skips that track on the album. (Listen).
Mar 19	Simon is the special guest on Rockonteurs, interviewed by Gary Kemp and Guy Pratt. Lots of stories from the past. Gary sleeping on Margaret's floor beside Nick. The band were inspired by Spandau Ballet. Paul Berrow was the Spielberg of early 80s pop videos. Simon mentions the RRHOF, and the possibility that both Warren and Andy will be on the stage. (News), (YouTube).
Mar 21	John interviewed by Zane Lowe for Apple Music. He says working with Graham, Erol and Giorgio was wonderful. They would love to have Graham back on stage with them at some point. (Facebook).
Mar 23	Roger gives an interview for Spin magazine. He said that producer Erol Alkan strove to create a live sound on the album, just like their early records. (Read).
Mar 23	Katy and Nick discuss their 2022 Oscar picks. They enjoyed The Power of the Dog and Drive My Car. (Read).
Mar 25	Simon makes a special news promo for the Dickies Arena show in Texas; he looks fantastic. (Facebook).
Mar 25	Simon calls in to The Mike & Carla Morning Show on KKLZ 96.3 in Las Vegas. He says working through the pandemic was good for the album, and made things easier by the end. He cant choose his favourite album. Never been to the Vegas venue before, looking forward to the Vagas shows in September. (Article/Video).
Mar 26	Nick tips Billie Eilish and several star actresses for Oscar winning success. (Read).
Mar 26	Foo Fighters 'Taylor' drummer Taylor Hawkins passes away of substance overdose. Tributes from many stars including Roger Taylor of Queen, and Roger Taylor of Duran. "He embodied the spirit of punk , coupled with amazing technique and ability. One of the last true ‘rock star’ drummers of our time ..I was truly honoured when I heard that [he was] in the audience at our last show in Vegas." (News), (Quote).
Mar28?	The band return to England?
Mar 29	Roger is interviewed for Next Avenue. He said "you've got to kind of look like you don't really want to be there. You're not going to really look at the audience. You've just got to focus on playing the drums." (Read).
Mar 29	Fabiana Torras reports that DD are getting ready to release a new single, All Of You. (News-SP).
Mar 29	Loudwire runs an article about DD Vs Eminem in the RRHOF fan vote. (Read).
Mar 31	John talks about his love of painting, and the exhibition currently being displayed at One Hour Ahead studio in Aspen, CO. (Read).
Mar 31	Results for the RRHOF fan nominations at the end of the second month: Duran Duran 741k, Eminem 606.5K, Pat Benatar 473.6K votes.
Apr 1	Simon chats with South Korean Duran Duran fan Steve Hatherly for TBS 103FM radio. Simon and Roger had previously appeared on the show before. Simon says the 'screaming girls' demographic was good for the band, and goes through some Christmas questions. He likes how Yasmin cooks Brussels Sprouts. People are polarised in their opinions, but want to get back together as a culture. (YouTube).
Apr 1	Anthony J. Resta begins a technical breakdown series about the songs be worked on, beginning with Electric Barbarella. (Podcast).
Apr 4	Duran Duran win a Loudwire fan vote "Does it Rock Your Hall" about the RRHOF. (Read).
Apr 7	Ex-Smash Hits editor David Hepworth talks about the heyday of the magazine, and compares todays social media frenzy to the pin-up poster days of Duran Duran. (Read).
Apr 7	Ronnie Wood's eldest son Jesse of Reef talks about Andy Taylor. He said: “Andy is such a great guitarist and it was so good to have him on the album so we could weave; which is what my dad and Keith are very good at in the Stones." (Read).
Apr 8	Simon chats to John Bishop and Tony Pitts on his podcast Three Little Words. Writing is a need to get it out of yourself, to get back to a feeling of freedom. He wont watch videos of himself. He uses a Michael Hutchence inspired writing technique of writing freestyle, then refining those lines into the final lyrics. Thoughts about Compassion and Entertainment. The (latest?) setlists include one quarter rare album cuts and B-sides. Fear is adrenalin mantra. (Apple Music), (Setlists clip).
Apr 8	Simon talks to Matt Pinfield on South LA's 95.5 KLOS radio show. He says the bands first show at the Rum Runner was two months after he joined, surrounded by Mirrorplex and potted plants. In a chat about concert setlists, the host offers Last Chance on the Stairway as a fan favourite. Every step they took was in the moment; music keeps you in the moment. (YouTube).
Apr 11	Simons interview on SPIN Magazine's Lipps Service with Scott Lipps airs. He mentioned stories from his punk days in 1976/77. The Berrow's didn't like him at first, but the band voted to let him stay. The band often start with no preconceived ideas, and just a metronome to find the beat. (Listen), (Article/Listen)
Apr12?	Simon records a show for BBC Radio 2, Sounds of the 80s, airs May 13th.
Apr 12	Polish rock band Chemia announce the release of a new album, produced by Andy Taylor. Due 29th April. (News).
Apr 15	Wet Leg - a group regularly plugged by Simon on Whooosh! - debut album reaches No.1 in the UK charts. (Article).
Apr 15	Ibiza Spotlight runs an article about the upcoming Ibiza show at Ushuaïa, calling for diehards to attend. (Read).
Apr 18	News of Nick and Roger's contribution to a new book from Roland/Bjooks, to celebrate their 50th anniversary. Due Summer. (News).
Apr 19	Announcement of the O2 Academy dates in Leicester; 21-22 May. (DD News), (Article).
Apr 20	Record Store Day is held, an event when all independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music.
Apr 24	Duran Duran reach 900,000 votes in the RRHOF fan nominations. (Article).
Apr 24	Nick chats with Kim Gordon about New York's trendy fashion venue Danceteria. (Read).
Apr 24	Dan Parent releases a special Archie inspired rendition of the famous Nagel Rio album cover. (News).
Apr 24	Duran Duran Worldwide chats with producer Ian Little. (Interview).
Apr 26	Roger Taylor is 62 years old today. (Birthday Thanks).
Apr 26	A special promotion video for Hyde Park is released. (Facebook).
Apr27?	The band fly to Ibiza
Apr 28	Nick announces a special art exhibition at Hangar in Ibiza, called Ghosts of Peonies. The exhibit runs from April 30th to May 1st during the 'Touch The Sunrise' event. The Peony photographs were taken over a period of three weeks during June 2021, in various states of decay. (DD.FB).
Apr 29	Reef album Shoot Me Your Ace, produced by Andy Taylor, is released. (News).
Apr 29	'Touch The Sunrise' weekend event in Ibiza. (News), (Tickets), (Brochure).
Apr 29	Duran Duran Ibiza Day 1: Come Undone.. Kick off your weekend at Destino with the welcome party with Erol Alkan (7pm-11:30pm)
Apr 29	JT and fans take snapshots of Ibiza's crystal waters, and sun-baked sands. (FaceBook).
Apr 29	The band interviewed by celeb DJ Pete Tong in Ibiza. (Walk In), (SLB/NR), (Intro), (Endurance Question), (Stage Photos).
Apr 29	Erol Alkan hosts a DJ set at Destino, where a few DD songs are played. (All Of You), (SAP).
Apr 29	Voting closes on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fan vote nominations. Duran win with 934,880 (17.22%) fan votes. Second is Eminem with 684,237 (12.6%), third is Pat Benatar with 631,299 (11.62%) (Source).
Apr 30	Duran Duran Ibiza Day 2: Taste the Summer.. as Duran Duran take over the legendary Ibiza institution, Pacha, for a Roger Taylor DJ Set (7pm-11pm)
Apr 30	Images from John Taylor's art exhibition Runaway. (JT/NR), (Art).
Apr 30	Roger Taylor DJ's a special Duran Duran themed megamix at Pacha! (Warmup), (HLTW/Roger/SAP), (SAP/House Set/IFL), (Sunrise/MOW), (Club Mix), (GOF/WB), (GOF/WB), (HLTW), (Rio/Finale), (Rio/Finale).
May 1	Duran Duran: Ushuaïa, Ibiza ⓢ Ibiza Day 3: Finish your weekend under the stars at Ushuaïa for Duran Duran's headline performance. It’s the Last Night in the City! 7pm-11pm, with special guest Pete Tong. Simon has laringitus but still gives it 100% during AVTAK. (Weekend Tickets)(Warmup, Greetings), (Highlights-50mins), (Not.), (Reflex), (CU), (OW), (PE), (AVTAK), (GOF), (SAP)
May 3?	The band fly to France. (Source)
May 3	John interview with Sunday World is printed, from the week before. He says he is a 'morning person'. He never had a passport before the band got huge. He was lost in his 20's. Very happy that Dublin is going ahead. (Read).
May 4	Duran win an induction into the RRHOF. Simon said:"Here in the wild, beautiful world of Duran Duran, I think we’re all in a little bit of a daze about this. It’s one thing to be nominated – but a totally different thing altogether to be actually voted up for induction into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, which is to my mind the closest thing you’ll ever get to a rock & roll knighthood. We owe a great debt of gratitude to all our fans, and everybody else who kept us in the number one slot for almost the entire duration." (News), (Article), (Article), (Band Thanks!), (Band Thanks), (Roger Thanks).
May 6	Simon chats to Rolling Stone about being nominated. He confirms both Andy and Warren are happy to attend the ceremony in November. (Read).
May 7	Andy Taylor tweets that he is looking forward to the RRHOF night. (Twitter).
May 10	Rio reaches the 40th Anniversary of its release. May 10th, 1981. (DD Article).
May 10	Nick and David Kershenbaum talk about Rio in three video clips, recorded recently in LA. (1), (2), (3).
May 11	Nick comments about the 40th anniversary of the Rio album. "Obviously with every new album we make, we always have to believe in it and feel we’ve gone in the right direction. But when we finished the Rio album, I looked around and I knew we’d done something special". (Tweet), (Article), (Article).
May 12	Neurotic Outsiders announce an expanded edition of their 1996 album, for release in June. (Article).
May 13	BBC Sounds of the 80's Rio 40 show with Gary Davis airs on BBC Radio 2, co-hosted by Simon. (Listen).
May 16	Duran Duran Seated Q&A at PRYZM, Kingston-upon-Thames, London. Two events, @ 6pm and 8pm. Postponed twice, sold out. (News/Tickets).
May 21	Duran Duran: The O2 Academy, Leicester UK. (News), (Tickets).
May 22	Duran Duran: The O2 Academy, Leicester UK. (Tickets).
May 26	Duran Duran: Jelling Music Festival, Mølvangvej, Denmark. (News-Danish), (News), (Tickets).
May 28	Duran Duran: Skansen, Djurgårdsslätten 49-51, Stockholm, Sweden, Saturday May 28th at 6pm. (News), (Tickets).
May 29	Duran Duran: Sommerstemning Lillestrøm, Oslo Norway, on Sunday May 29 2022, at 6pm. (News), (Tickets).
Jun 2	Duran Duran: In The Park Concert, Kaisaniemi Park, Helsinki, Finland. (News), (Event Home)
Jun 8	Nick Rhodes is 60 years old today.
Jun 12	Duran Duran: St. Anne's Park, Dublin. All original tickets still valid. (Tickets)
Jun 17	Duran Duran: Castle Howard Grounds, York, North Yorkshire, England. (Booking)
Jun 19	Duran Duran: Live Is Live, On the Beach, Zeebrugge, Belgium. (News-dutch), (Info), (Tickets)
Jun 20	John Taylor is 62 years old today.
Jun 23	Duran Duran: The First Summer, Parco Bussola Domani, Camaiore, Lucca, Italy. (Website), (Streetview), (Tickets).
Jun 25	Duran Duran: Rock In Rio, Lisbon, Portugal. The band headline the main stage on Saturday 25th June. (Website/Tickets), (Tickets).
Jul 1	Duran Duran: Lytham Festival, Lancashire UK. Headlining the main stage on Friday July 1st, at 5pm. Tickets on sale mid Sept 2021. (Tickets)
Jul 2	Duran Duran: The Caledonian Stadium, Inverness, Scotland. (News/Booking)
Jul 5	Duran Duran: The Piece Hall, Halifax, Yorkshire, England. 6pm-11pm (News), (Event Home).
Jul 8	Duran Duran: Headline El Festival Cruïlla 2022; at the Parc del Fòrum, Sant Adrià de Besòs, Barcelona, Spain. Friday July 8th. (News), (Tickets).
Jul 10	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: BST Hyde Park, London.
Aug 10	Duran Duran Appreciation Day.
Aug 19	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: Treasure Island Amphitheater – Welch, MN
Aug 20	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: United Center – Chicago, IL
Aug 22	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: Budweiser Stage – Toronto, ON
Aug 23	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: Merriweather Post Pavilion – Washington, DC
Aug 25	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: Madison Square Garden – New York, NY
Aug 26	Duran Duran: Wonderbus Festival, The Lawn at CAS, Columbus Ohio. (Website/Tickets).
Aug 30	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: Dickies Arena – Fort Worth, TX
Sep 1	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: Wynn Encore Theatre – Las Vegas, NV
Sep 3	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: Wynn Encore Theatre – Las Vegas, NV
Sep 4	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: Chase Center – San Francisco, CA
Sep 7	Duran Duran, Nile Rogers and Chic: Footprint Center – Phoenix, AZ
Sep 9	Duran Duran: The Hollywood Bowl, 8pm. (Tickets)
Sep 10	Duran Duran: The Hollywood Bowl, 8pm. (Tickets)
Sep 11	Duran Duran: The Hollywood Bowl, 7:30pm. (Tickets)
Oct 27	Simon Le Bon is 64 years old today.
Nov 5	Date for the RRHOF inductions ceremony, in LA, at the Microsoft Theatre. (Source).
Dec 8	Warren Cuccurullo is 66 years old today.

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