Andy Taylor Durama.

I feel compelled to make some sort of 'statement' since I endorsed Rock Affairs in a prior post. I'm not "un-endorsing" it now (I still have an account there and stuff posted on my page), but there's been a healthy amount of Duran drama surrounding it of late (henceforth referred to as "durama"), and I don't want this blog to have misrepresented anything along the way. Whew!! That was a long sentence. Anyway...

It appears that as of last week Andy is no longer part of the site, and from what I understand now, was only an investor, not the originator. I believed he'd founded it because of a MySpace message I got from his account, so no idea what's up with that. I don't think I'm the only one who was foggy on it, and his MySpace pages are now music-free and unable to take messages, so I don't expect any answers from it soon. It just seems there was some sort of falling out between him and the site developer.

I don't think I've hit this many Duran Duran messageboards since 1999 in search of more information and points of view on it all, but what I've posted here is pretty much all I'm certain of at this point. I'll keep all of you posted if I hear something else. Just wanting to keep you up to date accurately, friends!

No cute title--just more Duran and Mark Ronson, please.

To quote my friend that just sent this to me, "SQUEEEEE!". And just to warn you: it's only sideways for a few seconds.

Roger said "Glue"!!

I don't care if he wasn't referring to the Duran tribute CD, it rocks because, a) Roger is speaking, like, a LOT these days, so everything he says is gold, and b) saying 'fans' and 'glue' (even in past tense) in the same sentence is totally my theme of the week, so Roger and I are obviously living on the same astral plane. Start writing your fan fic now, people!

This also happens to be a pretty good interview anyway.

A little 4rth of July Dynamite!

Well I can't embed it, but you can see a fabulous interview with Simon and Mark Ronson at cnn.com that also contains some live footage of them all. I had a near plotz moment when I looked at the description and thought it said that Anderson Cooper was interviewing them. I'm pretty sure that's more than my pretty boy-loving feelers could take!

It's Independence Day here in the U.S., but I like to call it Indie-pendence Day (mainly because I usually just hang out inside and work on music all day while my dogs and I avoid fireworks). Speaking of indies, there's actually some Glue news I'm *this close* to sharing (just a few more details I need to attend to before making any official statements). So be watching for that. You won't want to miss out!

So, hang out with me for awhile and check out Chekhov's Wig doing "Box Full O' Honey". Still my least. favorite. title. ever.

Who is Greg and why is he chanting?

Wha? Here's the weirdest Duran cover ever. It's a Gregorian chant-styled version of "Ordinary World", complete with community theater-styled video. I really don't know what to say here. I like Duran Duran, I like the song, and even though I've avoided them since college, I don't mind male choirs. But this is just an odd one.

Just don't make them go to rehab...

Looks like Duran's getting the Mark Ronson treatment soon! This ought to be interesting, though I hope they aren't getting vertigo from picking up hot producers at such laser speed. And if they are, I hope they're at least doing the demolition when they do. Nyuk nyuk. Enjoy!

Join my culture club, won't you?

I found a bizarre little French video of some raw Duran footage interspersed with the Mona Lisa for reasons I don't quite understand. So of course, I need to share it:



This is not to be confused with the more polished footage from Duran's performance at The Louvre. I'm glad I already did a spotlight on John's wife Gela, so you wouldn't think she was some sort of fancy peacock!

A little Idol for the weekend...

It's not the rarest vid on YouTube, especially since hometown (for me) fella David Cook ultimately won the top title, but this American Idol clip of "Hungry Like the Wolf" is fun anyway. And when this guy hits town, it's like Durandamonium circa 1983 all over again. You can't fight the power of hair gel and guyliner!

It's been awhile since I've spotlighted a significant other, and it seems proper to finally give some airtime to John's wife Gela Nash-Taylor. I remember back in the late 90's when she was out and about supporting JT's solo projects. Now, with the huge success of the brand she co-founded, you're more likely to see John at her side as the support player. I got nothin' snarky to say about the girl. She's a kickass biz woman, AND she has her own Barbie doll, which makes her my personal hero.

Save a Prayer, big band style...

...well, it's not a jazz group, but it might as well be. Either it's a mirror trick, or it somehow takes about 30 members to perform "Save a Prayer" now. :::waves hands in the air:::

Part 5 - His own way?

Here's the last installment in our little John Taylor mini-series.

Feelings: Good.

Learn more about the Noooorotic Outsiders and John's other solo stuff in the '90's. "Jerk" video included (may not be safe for work--depending on where you work!). I really want the reporter to pep up.

He Does What He Does...Part Tres

Here's Part III in the series, though I have to admit, I'm a little disappointed that it's basically "I Do What I Do--The Director's Cut".

Sport shirts and hair stripes - Part Deux

Ah, 90's era John...enjoy part II!