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Duran Duran are an English rock band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States. Since the 1980s, they have placed 14 singles in the Top 10 of the UK Singles Chart and 21 in the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and according to the ''Sunday Mercury'', they have sold more than 100 million records. While they were generally considered part of the New Romantic scene along with bands such as Spandau Ballet when they first emerged, they later shed this image. The band worked with fashion designers to build a sharp and elegant image that earned them the nickname "the prettiest boys in rock." The band has won a number of awards throughout their career, including two Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards—receiving the award for Outstanding Contribution to Music, an MTV Video Music Award—the Lifetime Achievement Award, and were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The band's controversial videos, which included partial nudity and suggestions of sexuality, became popular in the early 1980s on the then-new music video channel MTV. Duran Duran were among the first bands to have their videos shot by professional directors with 35 mm film movie cameras, which gave their videos a much more polished look. In 1984, the band were early innovators with video technology in their live stadium shows. The group was formed by Nick Rhodes and John Taylor, with the later addition of Roger Taylor, and after numerous personnel changes, Andy Taylor and Simon Le Bon. The group has never disbanded, but the line-up has changed to include American guitarist Warren Cuccurullo from 1986 to 2001 and American drummer Sterling Campbell from 1987 to 1991, both from New York City. The reunion of the "original" five members in 2001 created a major stir among the band's fans and the music media. Andy Taylor left the band once again in mid-2006, and London guitarist Dom Brown has since been working with the band as a session player and touring member.

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The Biggest and the Best Compilation 2012-09-10 itunes amazon
A Diamond in the Mind Live 2012 itunes amazon
From Mediterranea With Love Single 2010-12-23 itunes amazon
All You Need Is Now Album 2010 itunes amazon
Hammersmith '82! Live 2009-10-06 itunes amazon
Greatest Hits Compilation 2008 itunes amazon
Red Carpet Massacre Album 2007-11-13 itunes amazon
Falling Down Single 2007-11-12 itunes amazon
The Essential Collection Compilation 2007-01-17 itunes amazon
Nice Remix 2006-08-01 itunes amazon
10 Track Collectors Edition Live 2006 itunes amazon
What Happens Tomorrow Single 2005-01-31 itunes amazon
Beautiful Colours Compilation 2005 itunes amazon
Live From London Live 2005 itunes amazon
Besides Ourselves Compilation 2005 itunes amazon
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