Steve Malins, "Duran Duran: Wild Boys"ISBN: 0233003924 | 2013 | EPUB | 320 pages | 475 KB
An exhaustive, revelatory account of the band's tumultuous career
From their conceptual birth in Hollywood (Birmingham, England, that is) through to their current contemporary relevance, influencing such acts as the Dandy Warhols and Scissor Sisters, this is the epic Duran Duran story. It includes via encounters with Andy Warhol, Liz Hurley, Michael Jackson, Bono and many more. It covers the groundbreaking songs and music videos, the hype and awards, the ascent to playboy rockers, and the rehab, nervous breakdowns, and near-death experiences. It also discusses how the band's core friendships, memorable pop hooks, and continued ambition that has kept them thriving. The author conducted more than 50 exclusive interviews in his search for the secret to the band's longevity.