![]() ![]() Le Bon instantly made an impression on the band.Īndy and Roger left in 1986, before they all reunited in 2001. Simon Le Bon, a London singer and acting student, was suggested to the band by an ex-girlfriend who worked at the Rum Runner in May 1980. Although Andy came from a completely different rock music background and had years of experience playing with cover bands, his varied playing style was considered as the ideal complement to the band. 'Save a Prayer' by Duran DuranĪndy Taylor responded to a Melody Maker post and travelled from Newcastle to audition in April 1980. Michael Jackson asked Duran Duran to make a record but they turned it down. ![]() ![]() Curtis quit the band, and Thomas was sacked due to disputes and various conflicts. Jeff Thomas then took over as singer, and they took up residence as the city's Rum Runner nightclub's house band in early 1980. They then hired Roger Taylor (not the Queen one), while Alan Curtis came in too. Simon Colley soon joined them, but he and Duffy quit a few months later. In April 1979, the trio played their first show. ![]()
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