Please Please Tell Me Now: The Duran Duran Story

The 1980s had a quintessential band called Duran Duran. They were stars of MTV because of their pretty boy looks, but their brilliant musicianship led to a string of number one hits. They have sold over 100 million albums and are still popular today. Davis traces their roots to the austere 1970s British malaise that spawned the Sex Pistols and Duran Duran. The band moved in glamorous circles, with Nick Rhodes becoming close with Andy Warhol, Simon LeBon with Princess Diana, and John Taylor dating Amanda De Cadanet. They have timeless hits like Hungry Like the Wolf, Girls on Film, Rio, Save a Prayer, and the bestselling James Bond theme in the series history.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 07 July 2022
Publisher: Hachette Books

In his acclaimed book, bestselling rock biographer Stephen Davis delves into the captivating story of Duran Duran, the iconic band that defined the 1980s. Their striking good looks propelled them to fame on the emerging MTV platform, but it was their exceptional musical prowess that resulted in a series of chart-topping hits. By the decade's end, they had sold an impressive 60 million albums, and today, their sales have surpassed 100 million albums, continuing to rise. Davis traces the origins of Duran Duran to the austere British malaise of the 1970s, where they emerged alongside the Sex Pistols as two distinct musical extremes. With their youthful charm, British nationality, and youthful exuberance, Duran Duran stole the spotlight at Live Aid, surpassing legends like Bob Dylan and Led Zeppelin in terms of popularity. The band frequented the most glamorous circles, forming close connections with figures such as Andy Warhol, Princess Diana, and Amanda De Cadanet, the epitome of the quintessential British bad girl. Their timeless hits, including "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Girls on Film," "Rio," "Save a Prayer," and the unforgettable James Bond theme "A View to Kill," have solidified their place in the annals of pop history. With a new album on the horizon and a worldwide tour in the works, Duran Duran shows no signs of slowing down, cementing their legacy as one of the most enduring and influential bands in rock and roll history.

Weight: 400g
Dimension: 228 x 150 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780306846083