The highly acclaimed book "The Singers Talk" by Jason Thomas Gordon, which topped charts globally, has now evolved into an engaging podcast series. Produced in collaboration with Double Elvis Productions and Volume.com, this podcast delves into intimate conversations with some of the most iconic voices in the music industry.
The Singers Talk celebrates the raw passion and dedication of artists who step up to the microphone, pouring their hearts into every note. Sometimes it’s bloody, and sometimes it’s bloody hilarious.
Season One of “The Singers Talk” features exclusive interviews with legendary vocalists like Thom Yorke, Roger Daltrey, Norah Jones, Bryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, Geddy Lee, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, Joe Elliott, Simon Le Bon, Patty Griffin, Jim James, Michael McDonald, Belinda Carlisle, Chris Robinson, and John Lydon, among others. Additionally, listeners can look forward to special features including Wendy Melvoin's reflections on Prince, Tom Morello's tribute to Chris Cornell,...
The Singers Talk celebrates the raw passion and dedication of artists who step up to the microphone, pouring their hearts into every note. Sometimes it’s bloody, and sometimes it’s bloody hilarious.
Season One of “The Singers Talk” features exclusive interviews with legendary vocalists like Thom Yorke, Roger Daltrey, Norah Jones, Bryan Adams, Emmylou Harris, Geddy Lee, Sammy Hagar, LeAnn Rimes, Joe Elliott, Simon Le Bon, Patty Griffin, Jim James, Michael McDonald, Belinda Carlisle, Chris Robinson, and John Lydon, among others. Additionally, listeners can look forward to special features including Wendy Melvoin's reflections on Prince, Tom Morello's tribute to Chris Cornell,...
- 5/9/2024
- Podnews.net
The 2024 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced tonight on American Idol by Ryan Seacrest and 2022 inductee Lionel Richie.
A Tribe Called Quest, Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Mary J. Blige, Peter Frampton, and Ozzy Osbourne were announced as the performers being inducted.
Jimmy Buffett is set to be recognized for his musical excellence. Other inductees include Dionne Warwick, Norman Whitfield, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, MC5, Suzanne de Passe, and Big Mama Thornton.
Related: ‘American Idol’ Sets Mandisa Tribute Following Death Of Season 5 Contestant
Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 included Cher, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade and A Tribe Called Quest.
The 2023 inductees included Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliot, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, and The Spinners.
Richie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 alongside Pat Benatar (and Neil Giraldo), Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics (Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart), Carly Simon and Dolly Parton.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. A committee nominates an artist, and “rock experts” evaluate the nominees and vote on the candidates who are inducted.
A Tribe Called Quest, Cher, Foreigner, Dave Matthews Band, Kool & the Gang, Mary J. Blige, Peter Frampton, and Ozzy Osbourne were announced as the performers being inducted.
Jimmy Buffett is set to be recognized for his musical excellence. Other inductees include Dionne Warwick, Norman Whitfield, Alexis Korner, John Mayall, MC5, Suzanne de Passe, and Big Mama Thornton.
Related: ‘American Idol’ Sets Mandisa Tribute Following Death Of Season 5 Contestant
Nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2024 included Cher, Mary J. Blige, Mariah Carey, Dave Matthews Band, Eric B. & Rakim, Foreigner, Peter Frampton, Jane’s Addiction, Kool & the Gang, Lenny Kravitz, Oasis, Sinead O’Connor, Ozzy Osbourne, Sade and A Tribe Called Quest.
The 2023 inductees included Kate Bush, Sheryl Crow, Missy Elliot, George Michael, Willie Nelson, Rage Against the Machine, and The Spinners.
Richie was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 alongside Pat Benatar (and Neil Giraldo), Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics (Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart), Carly Simon and Dolly Parton.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, established in 1983, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Artists become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. A committee nominates an artist, and “rock experts” evaluate the nominees and vote on the candidates who are inducted.
- 4/22/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Dolly Parton is celebrating her birthday Friday, January 19th, with a new deluxe edition of her November album Rockstar that includes fresh tracks.
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” our November cover star wrote on Twitter. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! Lol.”
Rockstar primarily comprised Parton’s renditions of rock classics like “Magic Man,” “Purple Rain,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more, plus a who’s-who of guest features. The deluxe edition of Rockstar continues the fun with originals “Mama Never Said” and a live version of “Rockin’ It,” plus the Sylvester Stallone-featuring “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” lifted...
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!” our November cover star wrote on Twitter. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them, and I hope you all have a happy birthday for me! Lol.”
Rockstar primarily comprised Parton’s renditions of rock classics like “Magic Man,” “Purple Rain,” “Stairway to Heaven,” and many more, plus a who’s-who of guest features. The deluxe edition of Rockstar continues the fun with originals “Mama Never Said” and a live version of “Rockin’ It,” plus the Sylvester Stallone-featuring “Stay Out of My Bedroom,” lifted...
- 1/19/2024
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Today marks Dolly Parton’s 78th birthday, and to celebrate, the country singer and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee has shared a deluxe digital version of her latest LP Rockstar, with nine additional songs and covers.
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!,” Parton wrote on social media. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them,...
“It’s my Birthday so I’m going to give you a present!,” Parton wrote on social media. “I’m releasing four never released songs for my birthday, to go with the Rockstar album, and a few others that you may have heard before that were not on the album. I hope you enjoy them,...
- 1/19/2024
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Some folks weren’t as thankful as they should’ve been for Dolly Parton’s halftime show during the Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game last week. But her younger sister Stella Parton came to her defense in a scathing tweet Sunday (November 26th), calling out those who weren’t pleased with our recent cover star rocking a cheerleader costume.
“I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleading costume at the half time show on Thanksgiving,” Stella wrote. “To those of you being so critical of a 77 year old kicking up her heels, I say fuck yourself. Shame on you not her.”
In the middle of the Cowboys’ turkey game showdown against the Washington Commanders, Dolly sang classics like “Jolene” and “9 to 5” as well as covers of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” in support of her new album Rockstar.
“I personally thought my big sister Dolly was cute as hell in her Dallas Cowboys cheerleading costume at the half time show on Thanksgiving,” Stella wrote. “To those of you being so critical of a 77 year old kicking up her heels, I say fuck yourself. Shame on you not her.”
In the middle of the Cowboys’ turkey game showdown against the Washington Commanders, Dolly sang classics like “Jolene” and “9 to 5” as well as covers of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” in support of her new album Rockstar.
- 11/27/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
At 77 years young, Dolly Parton has earned the highest-charting album of her legendary career with Rockstar. The star-studded rock ‘n’ roll project debuted this week at No. 3.
Though she’s landed on the chart 49 times in the past — the first time being in 1969 — Rockstar marks Parton’s highest-charting album to date. She previously achieved two top 10 albums, with 2014’s Blue Smoke and 1987’s Trio (her collaborative LP with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris) both peaking at No. 6.
Rockstar was inspired by Parton’s 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and dropped on November 17th. With a tracklist of new originals and classic rock covers, the album features appearances by rock icons like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, Sting, Steve Perry, Steven Tyler, and many, many more. You can learn more about the project in Consequence’s...
Though she’s landed on the chart 49 times in the past — the first time being in 1969 — Rockstar marks Parton’s highest-charting album to date. She previously achieved two top 10 albums, with 2014’s Blue Smoke and 1987’s Trio (her collaborative LP with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris) both peaking at No. 6.
Rockstar was inspired by Parton’s 2022 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and dropped on November 17th. With a tracklist of new originals and classic rock covers, the album features appearances by rock icons like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, Sting, Steve Perry, Steven Tyler, and many, many more. You can learn more about the project in Consequence’s...
- 11/26/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton headlined the halftime show of the Washington Commanders and Dallas Cowboys’ Thanksgiving game.
The legendary singer, who turns 78 years young in January, served up a thrilling performance that included her own classics “Jolene” and “9 to 5” as well as covers of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” in support of her new rock album, Rockstar.
Parton also dressed for the occasion by wearing the Cowboys cheerleaders’ signature outfit.
Read our recent cover story with Parton conducted by Hayley Williams of Paramore. Also check out Williams’ own letter on the lessons she learned from Parton, plus words of praise from Parton’s Rockstar collaborators, including Debbie Harry, Simon Le Bon, and Pat Benatar.
If that weren’t enough, Parton was a recent guest on Kyle Meredith With.., where she discussed her debut rock album, classic costumes, and trying to reunite Led Zeppelin.
Dolly...
The legendary singer, who turns 78 years young in January, served up a thrilling performance that included her own classics “Jolene” and “9 to 5” as well as covers of Queen’s “We Are the Champions” and “We Will Rock You” in support of her new rock album, Rockstar.
Parton also dressed for the occasion by wearing the Cowboys cheerleaders’ signature outfit.
Read our recent cover story with Parton conducted by Hayley Williams of Paramore. Also check out Williams’ own letter on the lessons she learned from Parton, plus words of praise from Parton’s Rockstar collaborators, including Debbie Harry, Simon Le Bon, and Pat Benatar.
If that weren’t enough, Parton was a recent guest on Kyle Meredith With.., where she discussed her debut rock album, classic costumes, and trying to reunite Led Zeppelin.
Dolly...
- 11/24/2023
- by Scoop Harrison
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton isn’t done rocking yet. After sharing her new album Rockstar last week, our November cover star has returned with two new bonus tracks: Her rendition of the Eddie Money’s “Two Tickets to Paradise,” plus a new version of her classic “Jolene” featuring Måneskin.
The Måneskin-assisted version of “Jolene” is available exclusively with the digital download version of Rockstar on Parton’s website, though the country icon did share a preview of the duet on Instagram. It sounds like the new recording stays fairly faithful to the original, with Måneskin’s Damiano David taking on co-lead vocals with Parton.
“Jolene” appears on the deluxe edition of Rockstar, which also features guest features from Sting, Steve Perry, Joan Jett, Mick Fleetwood, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and many, many more. See a preview clip of Måneskin’s take on “Jolene” below.
Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis also recently teamed...
The Måneskin-assisted version of “Jolene” is available exclusively with the digital download version of Rockstar on Parton’s website, though the country icon did share a preview of the duet on Instagram. It sounds like the new recording stays fairly faithful to the original, with Måneskin’s Damiano David taking on co-lead vocals with Parton.
“Jolene” appears on the deluxe edition of Rockstar, which also features guest features from Sting, Steve Perry, Joan Jett, Mick Fleetwood, Pat Benatar, Brandi Carlile, and many, many more. See a preview clip of Måneskin’s take on “Jolene” below.
Måneskin bassist Victoria De Angelis also recently teamed...
- 11/20/2023
- by Abby Jones
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton couldn’t wait more than a weekend to start expanding her new rock album, Rockstar, quipping on Instagram yesterday, “Surprise! Did you all think I was done?”
As part of the “download exclusive version” of the album, Parton has tacked on two extra tracks: A new rendition of her classic “Jolene” featuring Måneskin, as well as a cover of Eddie Money’s 1977 hit, “Two Tickets To Paradise.
As it stands, the two bonus cuts are only available if you purchase the downloadable version of Rockstar on Parton’s website.
As part of the “download exclusive version” of the album, Parton has tacked on two extra tracks: A new rendition of her classic “Jolene” featuring Måneskin, as well as a cover of Eddie Money’s 1977 hit, “Two Tickets To Paradise.
As it stands, the two bonus cuts are only available if you purchase the downloadable version of Rockstar on Parton’s website.
- 11/20/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Rockstar, the star-studded rock’n’roll album by our November cover star, Dolly Parton, has arrived. Stream it below.
Inspired by her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Rockstar is the 49th full-length release from Parton, and features a variety of new originals and classic rock covers, as well as a heap of guest appearances by artists like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, and many more.
Speaking with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Consequence’s most recent cover story, Parton explained that when she found out she was voted into the Rock Hall, she “didn’t feel like [she’d] earned it.” To make up for that, she got into the studio and cut a proper rock album, without cutting any corners. “That was important to me: not to half-ass do a record that’s a country girl singing some rock,...
Inspired by her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022, Rockstar is the 49th full-length release from Parton, and features a variety of new originals and classic rock covers, as well as a heap of guest appearances by artists like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Ringo Starr, Miley Cyrus, Chris Stapleton, Debbie Harry, Nikki Sixx, and many more.
Speaking with Paramore’s Hayley Williams for Consequence’s most recent cover story, Parton explained that when she found out she was voted into the Rock Hall, she “didn’t feel like [she’d] earned it.” To make up for that, she got into the studio and cut a proper rock album, without cutting any corners. “That was important to me: not to half-ass do a record that’s a country girl singing some rock,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton is arguably the most beloved living American. How many people are alive today because Dolly told them to get the Covid vaccine back in early 2021? Of course, she’s a paragon of country music, but her reach goes far beyond Nashville, from the disco pop of her working-woman masterpiece “9 to 5” to the soft-rock bliss of her classic Kenny Rogers duet “Islands in the Stream.” And the crossover love has been reflected back; one of the most popular cover songs of all time is Whitney Houston’s...
- 11/16/2023
- by Jon Dolan
- Rollingstone.com
Duran Duran are getting into the Halloween spirit with Danse Macabre, a witchy new album featuring a mix of new songs and covers of classics by Billie Eilish, Talking Heads, and more. Check it out below via Apple Music or Spotify.
The new wave legends’ 16th studio album was inspired by a “crazy” Halloween show Duran Duran put on last year. Rather than going full “Bela Lugosi’s Dead,” however, Danse Macabre doesn’t take itself too seriously. “It’s supposed to be fun!” singer Simon Le Bon explained in a statement.
That said, original compositions like its title track — which we named Song of the Week — coexist alongside covers of Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend,” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer,” and The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black.” The project also features some special guests, including former guitarist Andy Taylor and legendary artist Nile Rodgers on the song “Black Moonlight.
The new wave legends’ 16th studio album was inspired by a “crazy” Halloween show Duran Duran put on last year. Rather than going full “Bela Lugosi’s Dead,” however, Danse Macabre doesn’t take itself too seriously. “It’s supposed to be fun!” singer Simon Le Bon explained in a statement.
That said, original compositions like its title track — which we named Song of the Week — coexist alongside covers of Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend,” Talking Heads’ “Psycho Killer,” and The Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black.” The project also features some special guests, including former guitarist Andy Taylor and legendary artist Nile Rodgers on the song “Black Moonlight.
- 10/27/2023
- by Carys Anderson
- Consequence - Music
Dolly Parton will officially launch her Rockstar era with a special “first listen event” for her new rock album, set to screen in movie theaters on Nov. 15.
Dolly Parton Rockstar: The Global First Listen Event will offer fans the chance to hear a selection of songs from Parton’s new album, Rockstar, a couple of days before its official release on Nov. 17. The music will be accompanied by an exclusive interview with Parton, behind-the-scenes footage, a previously unseen performance of a holiday song “Circle of Love,” and a rare performance of Parton’s classic,...
Dolly Parton Rockstar: The Global First Listen Event will offer fans the chance to hear a selection of songs from Parton’s new album, Rockstar, a couple of days before its official release on Nov. 17. The music will be accompanied by an exclusive interview with Parton, behind-the-scenes footage, a previously unseen performance of a holiday song “Circle of Love,” and a rare performance of Parton’s classic,...
- 10/25/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Duran Duran want to make you dance under the “Black Moonlight,” another spooky preview from their upcoming Halloween-themed album, Danse Macabre. Stream it below.
Thanks to a catchy riff from Nile Rodgers (and an assist from former member Andy Taylor), “Black Moonlight” is less ominous and gothic than the previous single (and Song of the Week) “Danse Macabre,” but the new track still has eerie synths and some playful lyrics about “dark magic” and dancing “under the dead of night.”
“Nile Rogers is a force of nature. When we get into a room, we start playing, and magic happens,” Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes said in a statement. “Nile always says that Chic is his first band, and Duran Duran is his second. Thematically, I personally prefer the moon to the sun. Simon took the idea and ran with it.”
Simon Le Bon added, “‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration.
Thanks to a catchy riff from Nile Rodgers (and an assist from former member Andy Taylor), “Black Moonlight” is less ominous and gothic than the previous single (and Song of the Week) “Danse Macabre,” but the new track still has eerie synths and some playful lyrics about “dark magic” and dancing “under the dead of night.”
“Nile Rogers is a force of nature. When we get into a room, we start playing, and magic happens,” Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes said in a statement. “Nile always says that Chic is his first band, and Duran Duran is his second. Thematically, I personally prefer the moon to the sun. Simon took the idea and ran with it.”
Simon Le Bon added, “‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration.
- 9/21/2023
- by Eddie Fu
- Consequence - Music
Duran Duran have shared their funky new song “Black Moonlight,” one of the band’s three originals from their upcoming Halloween-inspired, largely covers album Danse Macabre.
For the track, Duran Duran reunited with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers, who previously produced the band’s 1986 LP Notorious, in addition to other contributions throughout the decades.
“‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration,” Simon Le Bon said in a statement. “When Nile started playing his guitar in the studio, he really inspired everyone with his riff, and the song just kind of wrote itself.
For the track, Duran Duran reunited with longtime collaborator Nile Rodgers, who previously produced the band’s 1986 LP Notorious, in addition to other contributions throughout the decades.
“‘Black Moonlight’ is this classic Duran Duran-Nile Rodgers collaboration,” Simon Le Bon said in a statement. “When Nile started playing his guitar in the studio, he really inspired everyone with his riff, and the song just kind of wrote itself.
- 9/21/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Duran Duran throw a virtual monsters’ ball in their video for “Danse Macabre,” the title track of their upcoming album, which comes out just before Halloween on Oct. 27. The music features the return of the band’s former guitarist, Warren Cuccurullo, since he left the group in 2001.
The animated clip, for which creative director Linc Gasking, used AI technology, shows Dracula, Pennywise, Nosferatu, and other baddies dancing and monster-mashing as the members of Duran Duran, who, of course, look undead here, perform the spooky song. “Get dirty up on a danse macabre,...
The animated clip, for which creative director Linc Gasking, used AI technology, shows Dracula, Pennywise, Nosferatu, and other baddies dancing and monster-mashing as the members of Duran Duran, who, of course, look undead here, perform the spooky song. “Get dirty up on a danse macabre,...
- 9/14/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
The Japan rugby union team on Sunday thrashed tournament newcomers Chile 42-12 on the first weekend of the freshly kicked-off Rugby World Cup. But in 2015, Japan were the underdogs and yet pulled off a surprise result against rugby titans South Africa.
In the first ever match between the two nations Japan won 34-32, due to an 80th minute try.
“The Brighton Miracle,” a docu-drama capturing and re-constructing that shock match, has been picked up by Blue Sky Media. The film was produced by Syn Entertainment and the rights outside of Japan were brokered by producer’s rep Summer & Co.
The film was written and directed by Max Mannix. Mannix, himself a former professional rugby player, lived more than a decade in Japan and wrote the Kurosawa Kiyoshi-directed “Tokyo Sonata,” which debuted in Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2008.
“The Brighton Miracle” follows Eddie Jones, played in re-enactments by New Zealand actor...
In the first ever match between the two nations Japan won 34-32, due to an 80th minute try.
“The Brighton Miracle,” a docu-drama capturing and re-constructing that shock match, has been picked up by Blue Sky Media. The film was produced by Syn Entertainment and the rights outside of Japan were brokered by producer’s rep Summer & Co.
The film was written and directed by Max Mannix. Mannix, himself a former professional rugby player, lived more than a decade in Japan and wrote the Kurosawa Kiyoshi-directed “Tokyo Sonata,” which debuted in Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2008.
“The Brighton Miracle” follows Eddie Jones, played in re-enactments by New Zealand actor...
- 9/11/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Andy Taylor thought that Nov. 5, 2022 was going to be one of the greatest nights of his life. After years of waiting, Duran Duran were finally entering the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The guitarist had co-founded the band back in 1980 and co-wrote many of their biggest songs, including “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf,” but he hadn’t shared a stage with them since 2006, when old tensions resurfaced during the creation of their aborted album Reportage and they parted ways.
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was supposed to...
The Hall of Fame induction ceremony was supposed to...
- 8/30/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Duran Duran have announced the release of their 16th studio album, Danse Macabre, due out on October 27th via Tape Modern/BMG. With Halloween as its “key theme,” the album not only features a batch of new songs, but also a number of fun guests and several covers, including tunes by Billie Eilish, Talking Heads, The Rolling Stones, and more.
Along with the album announcement, the band has also shared the record’s title track, “Danse Macabre,” as a lead single, with a fittingly spooky video in tow. Watch the new music video below.
According to the press release, Danse Macabre and its Halloween theme were inspired by Duran Duran’s 2022 Halloween show, in which they employed “glorious gothic visuals” and a number of fun cover songs to create a “dark soundtrack of horror and humor.” As the band’s Nick Rhodes explained: “That evening inspired us to explore further and to make an album,...
Along with the album announcement, the band has also shared the record’s title track, “Danse Macabre,” as a lead single, with a fittingly spooky video in tow. Watch the new music video below.
According to the press release, Danse Macabre and its Halloween theme were inspired by Duran Duran’s 2022 Halloween show, in which they employed “glorious gothic visuals” and a number of fun cover songs to create a “dark soundtrack of horror and humor.” As the band’s Nick Rhodes explained: “That evening inspired us to explore further and to make an album,...
- 8/30/2023
- by Jo Vito
- Consequence - Music
Duran Duran’s guitarist Andy Taylor shared that the new cancer medication he is taking will give him an extra five years.
Taylor revealed that he was contacted by the Cancer Awareness Trust co-founder Prof. Sir Chris Evans about this new medicine. This occurred shortly after Taylor’s fellow band member Simon Le Bon revealed his diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer during Duran Duran’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.
This meditation is life-changing for Taylor who revealed, “The great irony is I missed the biggest night of my life and within a week I was in touch with an amazing fellow called Sir Chris Evans, who is the most incredible scientist. He did my genomics, looked at it, and said, There’s a treatment that can save you,” he told BBC Breakfast.
Before this event, Taylor believed that in terms of his well-being,...
Taylor revealed that he was contacted by the Cancer Awareness Trust co-founder Prof. Sir Chris Evans about this new medicine. This occurred shortly after Taylor’s fellow band member Simon Le Bon revealed his diagnosis of stage four prostate cancer during Duran Duran’s induction to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year.
This meditation is life-changing for Taylor who revealed, “The great irony is I missed the biggest night of my life and within a week I was in touch with an amazing fellow called Sir Chris Evans, who is the most incredible scientist. He did my genomics, looked at it, and said, There’s a treatment that can save you,” he told BBC Breakfast.
Before this event, Taylor believed that in terms of his well-being,...
- 8/15/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
Founding Duran Duran member and guitarist Andy Taylor claims a new drug treatment is working in his battle with Stage 4 prostate cancer.
In a BBC interview, Taylor said the drug – Lutetium-177 – has extended his life “for five years.”
The 62-year-old Taylor first was diagnosed with the disease in 2018. He went public with the information last November.
After that, a scientist suggested nuclear medicine treatment with Lutetium-177, which reportedly targets cancer cells.
“It can’t see healthy cells,” Taylor told BBC News. He said his first round of treatments was six weeks ago. “It kills stage four cancer in your bones. And so what it’s effectively done is extend my life for five years.”
The drug received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration in March 2022 and has “proven to significantly improve prostate cancer survival rates and quality of life, as well as extend the time it takes for the disease to progress,...
In a BBC interview, Taylor said the drug – Lutetium-177 – has extended his life “for five years.”
The 62-year-old Taylor first was diagnosed with the disease in 2018. He went public with the information last November.
After that, a scientist suggested nuclear medicine treatment with Lutetium-177, which reportedly targets cancer cells.
“It can’t see healthy cells,” Taylor told BBC News. He said his first round of treatments was six weeks ago. “It kills stage four cancer in your bones. And so what it’s effectively done is extend my life for five years.”
The drug received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration in March 2022 and has “proven to significantly improve prostate cancer survival rates and quality of life, as well as extend the time it takes for the disease to progress,...
- 8/12/2023
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Duran Duran will play a special benefit concert next month to raise money for the fight against prostate cancer, in honor of guitarist Andy Taylor, who revealed his own diagnosis last year. The gig will take place at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, California, on Aug. 19.
Presale tickets for the Duran Duran VIP Fan Community go on sale July 17 at noon Pt with a general on-sale following on July 19 at noon Pt. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Awareness Trust in the U.K. Money will also go to a special...
Presale tickets for the Duran Duran VIP Fan Community go on sale July 17 at noon Pt with a general on-sale following on July 19 at noon Pt. Proceeds will benefit the Cancer Awareness Trust in the U.K. Money will also go to a special...
- 7/13/2023
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
Dolly Parton has released the tracklist for her upcoming “Rockstar” album and it’s the biggest flex of street cred we’ve seen in quite a while. The 30 songs feature guest vocals from some of music’s biggest names including fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Famers and current hitmakers. See the full list below.
01. Rockstar (special guest Richie Sambora)
02. World on Fire
03. Every Breath You Take (feat. Sting)
04. Open Arms (feat. Steve Perry)
05. Magic Man (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese)
06. Long As I Can See The Light (feat. John Fogerty)
07. Either Or (feat. Kid Rock)
08. I Want You Back (feat. Steven Tyler with special guest Warren Haynes)
09. What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You (feat. Stevie Nicks with special guest Waddy Wachtel)
10. Purple Rain
11. Baby, I Love Your Way (feat. Peter Frampton)
12. I Hate Myself For Loving You (feat. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)
13. Night Moves (feat.
01. Rockstar (special guest Richie Sambora)
02. World on Fire
03. Every Breath You Take (feat. Sting)
04. Open Arms (feat. Steve Perry)
05. Magic Man (feat. Ann Wilson with special guest Howard Leese)
06. Long As I Can See The Light (feat. John Fogerty)
07. Either Or (feat. Kid Rock)
08. I Want You Back (feat. Steven Tyler with special guest Warren Haynes)
09. What Has Rock And Roll Ever Done For You (feat. Stevie Nicks with special guest Waddy Wachtel)
10. Purple Rain
11. Baby, I Love Your Way (feat. Peter Frampton)
12. I Hate Myself For Loving You (feat. Joan Jett & The Blackhearts)
13. Night Moves (feat.
- 5/9/2023
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Dolly Parton has often been described as a rock star, but now she’s making that designation a literal one with the upcoming release of her first album of rock music.
Appropriately titled Rockstar, the new album is bursting with 30 hard-hitting tracks featuring a who’s who of guest stars on nine original tracks and 21 classic rock anthems.
Read More: Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks ‘Don’t Know Why’ It Took So Long For Them To Work Together, Talk Potential Music Collaboration
In fact, that list is long and impressive including: former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on the title track; a duet on “Wrecking Ball” with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus; teaming up with Sting for the Police classic “Every Breath You Take” and with Peter Frampton on his Frampton Comes Alive hit “Baby I Love Your Way”; and, in what’s got to a showstopper, collaborating with Paul McCartney and...
Appropriately titled Rockstar, the new album is bursting with 30 hard-hitting tracks featuring a who’s who of guest stars on nine original tracks and 21 classic rock anthems.
Read More: Dolly Parton & Garth Brooks ‘Don’t Know Why’ It Took So Long For Them To Work Together, Talk Potential Music Collaboration
In fact, that list is long and impressive including: former Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora on the title track; a duet on “Wrecking Ball” with her goddaughter Miley Cyrus; teaming up with Sting for the Police classic “Every Breath You Take” and with Peter Frampton on his Frampton Comes Alive hit “Baby I Love Your Way”; and, in what’s got to a showstopper, collaborating with Paul McCartney and...
- 5/9/2023
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Dolly Parton is ready to rock ‘n’ roll: the country music icon is set to release a rock album featuring collaborations with Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, Lizzo and Miley Cyrus.
The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will drop Rockstar on Nov. 17. The 30-track album will include nine original songs and 21 rock covers, including “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” “Every Breath You Take” with Sting and “Let It Be” with McCartney, Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.
“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album Rockstar! I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure,” Parton, 77, said in a statement. “I hope everybody enjoys the album as...
The Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will drop Rockstar on Nov. 17. The 30-track album will include nine original songs and 21 rock covers, including “Purple Rain,” “We Are the Champions,” “Every Breath You Take” with Sting and “Let It Be” with McCartney, Starr, Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood.
“I’m so excited to finally present my first Rock and Roll album Rockstar! I am very honored and privileged to have worked with some of the greatest iconic singers and musicians of all time and to be able to sing all the iconic songs throughout the album was a joy beyond measure,” Parton, 77, said in a statement. “I hope everybody enjoys the album as...
- 5/9/2023
- by Mesfin Fekadu
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s probably safe to say that Dolly Parton will be the only artist this year (and possibly ever) whose new album will include features by Lizzo, Rob Halford, Paul McCartney, and Stevie Nicks. The dual Country Music and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member’s long-awaited rock project Rockstar will bow Nov. 17 and includes more than 40 guests across its 30 tracks.
Largely a covers project, Rockstar includes Parton’s versions of 21 classics along with nine originals. The tracklist announced on Tuesday shows that she reprises many songs with their original performers,...
Largely a covers project, Rockstar includes Parton’s versions of 21 classics along with nine originals. The tracklist announced on Tuesday shows that she reprises many songs with their original performers,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Jon Freeman
- Rollingstone.com
Upon her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year, Dolly Parton announced her intention to record a rock album. “If I’m gonna be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I’m gonna have to earn it,” she said at the time.
Parton has spent the last year making good on that promise by enlisting some of the biggest names in music to join her in recording a mix of rock ‘n’ roll originals and covers. The end result, aptly titled Rockstar, will arrive on November 17th via her own Butterfly Records in conjunction with Big Machine Label Group.
When Dolly calls, everyone answer. Just look at the massive 30-song tracklist for Rockstar: there’s literally a Beatles reunion! Steve Perry sings a Journey song! Lizzo plays jazz flute on “Stairway to Heaven”!
Among the notable covers, Sting accompanies Parton on The Police’s “Every Breath You Take,...
Parton has spent the last year making good on that promise by enlisting some of the biggest names in music to join her in recording a mix of rock ‘n’ roll originals and covers. The end result, aptly titled Rockstar, will arrive on November 17th via her own Butterfly Records in conjunction with Big Machine Label Group.
When Dolly calls, everyone answer. Just look at the massive 30-song tracklist for Rockstar: there’s literally a Beatles reunion! Steve Perry sings a Journey song! Lizzo plays jazz flute on “Stairway to Heaven”!
Among the notable covers, Sting accompanies Parton on The Police’s “Every Breath You Take,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
Duran Duran are working with former guitarist Andy Taylor on a new album.
Speaking to The Mirror, bassist John Taylor revealed that Duran Duran were inspired to work on a new album with Andy Taylor after revealing his ongoing battle with stage four metastatic prostate cancer. Duran Duran shared the news of Andy Taylor’s diagnosis during their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last November, which Taylor was unable to attend himself.
“We’re working on an album right now that is going to be coming out at the end of the year and [Andy Taylor] is playing guitar,” John Taylor explained. “There’s a lot of cover songs on the album, songs meaningful to us when we were kids. So having him be a part of that project is great.”
Duran Duran frontman Simon LeBon will travel to Andy Taylor’s studio in Ibiza to record with his former bandmate,...
Speaking to The Mirror, bassist John Taylor revealed that Duran Duran were inspired to work on a new album with Andy Taylor after revealing his ongoing battle with stage four metastatic prostate cancer. Duran Duran shared the news of Andy Taylor’s diagnosis during their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last November, which Taylor was unable to attend himself.
“We’re working on an album right now that is going to be coming out at the end of the year and [Andy Taylor] is playing guitar,” John Taylor explained. “There’s a lot of cover songs on the album, songs meaningful to us when we were kids. So having him be a part of that project is great.”
Duran Duran frontman Simon LeBon will travel to Andy Taylor’s studio in Ibiza to record with his former bandmate,...
- 3/20/2023
- by Alex Young
- Consequence - Music
The Bauhaus reunion tour of 2022 may have imploded after a mere 13 shows, but frontman Peter Murphy will be back on the road in April to front the Celebrating David Bowie tour alongside guitarist Adrian Belew, Spacehog’s Royston Langdon, a Perfect Circle bassist Matt McJunkins, guitarist Scrote, Devo/A Perfect Circle drummer Jeff Friedl, saxophonist Ron Dziubla and guitarist Eric Schermerhorn. It kicks off on April 4 in Houston, Texas, and wraps up on May 8 in Tacoma, Washington.
“Such a surprise to be invited to celebrate Bowie in this outing, and alongside a great lineup,...
“Such a surprise to be invited to celebrate Bowie in this outing, and alongside a great lineup,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.
After kicking off 2023 with a New Year’s Eve performance in Times Square, Duran Duran will keep the live vibes going this spring when they embark on a North American tour in support of their latest LP Future Past.
Following a headlining gig at Napa Valley, California’s Bottlerock Festival, the trek kicks off May 28 in San Jose, California and slowly winds its way across the U.S.
After kicking off 2023 with a New Year’s Eve performance in Times Square, Duran Duran will keep the live vibes going this spring when they embark on a North American tour in support of their latest LP Future Past.
Following a headlining gig at Napa Valley, California’s Bottlerock Festival, the trek kicks off May 28 in San Jose, California and slowly winds its way across the U.S.
- 2/8/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
When it comes to musical legends and icons, the industry is in no short supply. Beyoncé, Paul McCartney, and Madonna are just a few of the artists who have dominated charts and hearts over the years.
Duran Duran performs on stage during the Times Square New Year’s Eve 2023 Celebration | Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
Nick Rhodes, a member of Duran Duran, shared that the “best” piece of advice he received from a fellow musician came from the one-and-only Mick Jagger.
Nick Rhodes opened up about the ‘best’ advice Duran Duran once received from the iconic Mick Jagger
Andy Cohen, a well-known TV host, has a bit of a way when it comes to getting celebrities to talk. In an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Cohen asked Rhodes, “What was the best advice you received from a fellow musician?”
Without hesitation, Rhodes responded, “stick together.” Cohen, sitting...
Duran Duran performs on stage during the Times Square New Year’s Eve 2023 Celebration | Roy Rochlin/Getty Images
Nick Rhodes, a member of Duran Duran, shared that the “best” piece of advice he received from a fellow musician came from the one-and-only Mick Jagger.
Nick Rhodes opened up about the ‘best’ advice Duran Duran once received from the iconic Mick Jagger
Andy Cohen, a well-known TV host, has a bit of a way when it comes to getting celebrities to talk. In an episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Cohen asked Rhodes, “What was the best advice you received from a fellow musician?”
Without hesitation, Rhodes responded, “stick together.” Cohen, sitting...
- 1/29/2023
- by Ashley Swallow
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“Carpool Karaoke: The Series” returns this Friday, Dec. 9 with Hillary Clinton and Chelsea Clinton singing “I Will Survive,” and TheWrap has an exclusive clip from the episode.
In the video, Hillary and Chelsea — whose “Gutsy” docuseries debuted on Apple TV+ in September, and who will be participating in TheWrap’s Power Women Summit next week — belt out the disco classic along with “The Amber Ruffin Show” host Amber Ruffin and actress Vanessa L. Williams.
Later, the Clintons and Ruffin also put their spin on Katy Perry’s empowerment anthem “Roar.”
Also Read:
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Say ‘Gutsy’ Is a Rallying Cry for Women: ‘We Have to Stand Up and Make Our Voices Heard’ (Video)
Other upcoming pairings include Sandra Oh singing “Hungry Like the Wolf” with Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon and John Taylor, Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael singing “MMMBop,” as well as Method Man and...
In the video, Hillary and Chelsea — whose “Gutsy” docuseries debuted on Apple TV+ in September, and who will be participating in TheWrap’s Power Women Summit next week — belt out the disco classic along with “The Amber Ruffin Show” host Amber Ruffin and actress Vanessa L. Williams.
Later, the Clintons and Ruffin also put their spin on Katy Perry’s empowerment anthem “Roar.”
Also Read:
Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Say ‘Gutsy’ Is a Rallying Cry for Women: ‘We Have to Stand Up and Make Our Voices Heard’ (Video)
Other upcoming pairings include Sandra Oh singing “Hungry Like the Wolf” with Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon and John Taylor, Kevin Bacon and his brother Michael singing “MMMBop,” as well as Method Man and...
- 12/8/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
The Future Past Tour Continues From Saturday 29th April, 2023 At Manchester’s Ao Arena // Tickets On Sale From 25th November 10:00am GMT Here
Feature-Length Docu-Concert Film ‘A Hollywood High’ To Air Globally Watch On Streaming Platform Veeps From December 18th – January 2nd Tickets On Sale Here
Fifteenth Studio Album, ‘Future Past (Complete Edition)’ Out November 25th. Pre-Order Here
2022 has seen Duran Duran celebrate a landmark year. The band have just been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, a career peak that follows a summer live season of epic proportions – headlining London’s Hyde Park, performing at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, closing the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in their home town of Birmingham, a headline tour across North America which included sold out shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden and three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, and the cinematic release of new docu-concert film,...
Feature-Length Docu-Concert Film ‘A Hollywood High’ To Air Globally Watch On Streaming Platform Veeps From December 18th – January 2nd Tickets On Sale Here
Fifteenth Studio Album, ‘Future Past (Complete Edition)’ Out November 25th. Pre-Order Here
2022 has seen Duran Duran celebrate a landmark year. The band have just been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame, a career peak that follows a summer live season of epic proportions – headlining London’s Hyde Park, performing at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, closing the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in their home town of Birmingham, a headline tour across North America which included sold out shows at New York’s Madison Square Garden and three nights at the Hollywood Bowl, and the cinematic release of new docu-concert film,...
- 11/22/2022
- by Music Martin Cid Magazine
- Martin Cid Music
Anthony Minghella's 1999 film "The Talented Mr. Ripley," based on the novel by Patricia Highsmith, is one of the best films of its year. Its title character, played by Matt Damon, is an intelligent, impulse-driven nerd who finds that lies can sometimes get him small things in his life. Soon, he learns that he has a talent for impersonation, fakery, and crime. He takes no glee in what he does, and spends the bulk of the film panicked and guilty, but manages to keep his wits enough to elude capture. By the end of the movie ... well, perhaps one should watch the film to find out.
The thing Tom Ripley wants more than anything is the company of Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) an old schoolmate who he wasn't friends with. Dickie's father (James Rebhorn) has hired Tom to find Dickie, who is currently wasting his father's fortune and generally being...
The thing Tom Ripley wants more than anything is the company of Dickie Greenleaf (Jude Law) an old schoolmate who he wasn't friends with. Dickie's father (James Rebhorn) has hired Tom to find Dickie, who is currently wasting his father's fortune and generally being...
- 11/12/2022
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Duran Duran was honored at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night, but the band was unfortunately not complete as its former guitarist Andy Taylor announced via a letter read by Simon Le Bon at the Los Angeles induction ceremony that he had been diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer years ago.
“I loved going into the studio and recording our material; nobody else sounded like us,” Taylor nostalgically reflected at the top of the letter, and also thanked his family, bandmates and other supporters over his long tenure in Duran Duran.
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died This Year!
He eventually revealed that four years prior, he was diagnosed with “stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer,” and also clarified, “Although my current condition is not immediately life threatening there is no cure. Recently I was doing okay after some very sophisticated life extending treatment, that was until a...
“I loved going into the studio and recording our material; nobody else sounded like us,” Taylor nostalgically reflected at the top of the letter, and also thanked his family, bandmates and other supporters over his long tenure in Duran Duran.
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died This Year!
He eventually revealed that four years prior, he was diagnosed with “stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer,” and also clarified, “Although my current condition is not immediately life threatening there is no cure. Recently I was doing okay after some very sophisticated life extending treatment, that was until a...
- 11/9/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Click here to read the full article.
Lionel Richie soared. Pat Benatar roared. Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated. Eminem was Eminem.
The four acts found very different ways to celebrate on Saturday night, but all can now say they’re Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. So are Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Harry Belafonte, Judas Priest and Dolly Parton, who gave the honor an enthusiastic embrace after temporarily turning it down.
The first act inducted at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles after a memorable speech from a shaven-headed Robert Downey Jr., Duran Duran took the stage and launched into their 1981 breakthrough hit “Girls on Film.”
The shrieking crowd was there for it, but the music wasn’t. The band was all but inaudible other than singer Simon Le Bon, whose vocals were essentially a cappella.
It was a fun if inauspicious beginning to a mostly slick and often triumphant show.
Lionel Richie soared. Pat Benatar roared. Duran Duran stumbled but stayed sophisticated. Eminem was Eminem.
The four acts found very different ways to celebrate on Saturday night, but all can now say they’re Rock & Roll Hall of Famers. So are Carly Simon, Eurythmics, Harry Belafonte, Judas Priest and Dolly Parton, who gave the honor an enthusiastic embrace after temporarily turning it down.
The first act inducted at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles after a memorable speech from a shaven-headed Robert Downey Jr., Duran Duran took the stage and launched into their 1981 breakthrough hit “Girls on Film.”
The shrieking crowd was there for it, but the music wasn’t. The band was all but inaudible other than singer Simon Le Bon, whose vocals were essentially a cappella.
It was a fun if inauspicious beginning to a mostly slick and often triumphant show.
- 11/7/2022
- by the Associated Press
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Los Angeles hosted the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2022 induction ceremony on Saturday night. It was an eclectic group of artists being honored, including Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo, Duran Duran, Eminem, Eurythmics, Dolly Parton, Judas Priest and Lionel Richie. Eminem was elected on his first year of eligiblity (25 years after a first record release), but all of the others have been waiting for many years to be chosen.
HBO will premiere the event on Saturday, November 19. Below is a complete list of every performer, presenter and songs performed at the Microsoft Theater. While all of these were seen by the live audience in the order listed below, some of these might not be on the final edited ceremony for HBO.
SEEDuran Duran: 20 best songs ranked
Duran Duran — inducted by Robert Downey, Jr. Songs were “Girls on Film,” “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Ordinary World.” Original band member Andy Taylor...
HBO will premiere the event on Saturday, November 19. Below is a complete list of every performer, presenter and songs performed at the Microsoft Theater. While all of these were seen by the live audience in the order listed below, some of these might not be on the final edited ceremony for HBO.
SEEDuran Duran: 20 best songs ranked
Duran Duran — inducted by Robert Downey, Jr. Songs were “Girls on Film,” “Hungry Like the Wolf” and “Ordinary World.” Original band member Andy Taylor...
- 11/7/2022
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Last night, the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony was held in Los Angeles, and while us regular folk won’t get to see much of it until the special airs on HBO on November 19, there was still some noteworthy news to come out of the evening: During Duran Duran’s induction, the band revealed that longtime…...
- 11/6/2022
- by Sam Barsanti
- avclub.com
When Duran Duran was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night, the band was missing one member: guitarist Andy Taylor.
As People reports, the reason for Taylor’s absence from the induction ceremony was made clear when his bandmates revealed that he’d been diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, with issues surrounding his illness preventing him from travelling to the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, from his home in Ibiza, Spain.
In his absence, members of the group red excerpts from a speech that Taylor had written (the full speech was later posted on the band’s website).
Read More: Duran Duran Reveals Princess Diana’s Favourite Song Of Theirs (Exclusive)
“Just over four years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course, we are no...
As People reports, the reason for Taylor’s absence from the induction ceremony was made clear when his bandmates revealed that he’d been diagnosed with Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, with issues surrounding his illness preventing him from travelling to the ceremony, held at the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles, from his home in Ibiza, Spain.
In his absence, members of the group red excerpts from a speech that Taylor had written (the full speech was later posted on the band’s website).
Read More: Duran Duran Reveals Princess Diana’s Favourite Song Of Theirs (Exclusive)
“Just over four years ago, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course, we are no...
- 11/6/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Dolly Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday night, concluding a journey in which she initially attempted to withdraw from consideration before subsequently agreeing to the honour.
Introduced by Pink, Parton delivered a rousing speech that served as a keen reminder of why the legendary country music singer and songwriter is a rocker at heart.
“I’m a rock star now!” Parton began, as reported by Rolling Stone.
Read More: Dolly Parton Backtracks And Says She Would ‘Gracefully’ Accept Rock Hall Induction
“This is a very special night for me,” she continued. “I’m sure a lot of you knew that back when they said they were gonna put me in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I didn’t feel like I had done enough to deserve that. And I didn’t understand at the time that it’s about more than that.
Introduced by Pink, Parton delivered a rousing speech that served as a keen reminder of why the legendary country music singer and songwriter is a rocker at heart.
“I’m a rock star now!” Parton began, as reported by Rolling Stone.
Read More: Dolly Parton Backtracks And Says She Would ‘Gracefully’ Accept Rock Hall Induction
“This is a very special night for me,” she continued. “I’m sure a lot of you knew that back when they said they were gonna put me in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I didn’t feel like I had done enough to deserve that. And I didn’t understand at the time that it’s about more than that.
- 11/6/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
Founding Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has stage 4 prostate cancer, it was revealed during the group’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech on Saturday night.
Stage 4 means the cancer has spread to other organs or parts of the body. It is considered the most serious stage of the disease. Taylor was diagnosed four years ago.
Taylor, age 61, was too ill to attend Duran Duran’s induction ceremony on Saturday night. But he provided a letter that was read by frontman Simon Le Bon.
“Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course, we are no different,” Taylor wrote in his letter. “So I speak from the perspective of a family man but with profound humility to the band, the greatest fans a group could have, and this exceptional accolade.”
Taylor said in his letter that he had recently suffered a “setback,” and acknowledged...
Stage 4 means the cancer has spread to other organs or parts of the body. It is considered the most serious stage of the disease. Taylor was diagnosed four years ago.
Taylor, age 61, was too ill to attend Duran Duran’s induction ceremony on Saturday night. But he provided a letter that was read by frontman Simon Le Bon.
“Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course, we are no different,” Taylor wrote in his letter. “So I speak from the perspective of a family man but with profound humility to the band, the greatest fans a group could have, and this exceptional accolade.”
Taylor said in his letter that he had recently suffered a “setback,” and acknowledged...
- 11/6/2022
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Dolly Parton is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. After initially deeming herself not worth for induction back in March and attempting to withdraw from consideration — then ultimately agreeing to the honor six weeks later — Parton was officially inducted during the Hall of Fame ceremony Saturday night in Los Angeles.
“I’m a rock star now!” Parton said. “This is a very special night for me. I’m sure a lot of you knew that back when they said they were gonna put me in the...
“I’m a rock star now!” Parton said. “This is a very special night for me. I’m sure a lot of you knew that back when they said they were gonna put me in the...
- 11/6/2022
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
Dolly Parton capped off her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with a performance of her signature song, “Jolene.” The country icon didn’t go it alone: Brandi Carlile, Sheryl Crow, Annie Lennox, Pat Benatar, and Pink — who inducted Parton — were among the all-star cast joining her onstage. But the real wild card was the “Metal God” himself, Rob Halford, who was also inducted into the Rock Hall with his band Judas Priest.
Zac Brown Band served as Parton’s band throughout, playing behind her for “Jolene...
Zac Brown Band served as Parton’s band throughout, playing behind her for “Jolene...
- 11/6/2022
- by Joseph Hudak
- Rollingstone.com
When Dolly Parton learned she was going to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, her first reaction was to tell her supporters not to vote for her since she saw herself as strictly a country artist. But when she walked onstage near the end of the induction ceremony Saturday night at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, after witnessing an incredible evening of music by artists as diverse as Eminem, Judas Priest, Lionel Richie, and Duran Duran, a beaming Parton had a very different take on the situation.
- 11/6/2022
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Andy Taylor, the original ‘Duran Duran’ guitarist, could not attend the ‘Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’ induction ceremony in Los Angeles which honoured the group. The cause behind his absence from the ceremony are his health issues related to Stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer, reports ‘Variety’.
During their induction into the Rock Hall at the Microsoft Theater, Duran Duran revealed that Taylor, diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer four years ago, suffered a setback from the diagnosis due to which he had to deal with travel restrictions.
According to ‘Variety’, the band honoured Taylor during the ceremony reading portions of an acceptance speech letter.
“Just over four years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course we are no different; so I speak from the perspective of a family-man but with profound humility to the band, the...
During their induction into the Rock Hall at the Microsoft Theater, Duran Duran revealed that Taylor, diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer four years ago, suffered a setback from the diagnosis due to which he had to deal with travel restrictions.
According to ‘Variety’, the band honoured Taylor during the ceremony reading portions of an acceptance speech letter.
“Just over four years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course we are no different; so I speak from the perspective of a family-man but with profound humility to the band, the...
- 11/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
After looking over the list of potential artists to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year, Duran Duran didn’t think they had a chance in hell. It’s not that they didn’t feel deserving of the honor, but they had spent decades of their career being the outliers who didn’t exactly do things like everyone else. But during their induction on Saturday night, the British glam rock stars proved that carrying that distinction is what makes you a star.
Since their 1978 formation, Duran...
Since their 1978 formation, Duran...
- 11/6/2022
- by Larisha Paul
- Rollingstone.com
Click here to read the full article.
Andy Taylor was expected to join his former bandmates Nov. 5 at Duran Duran’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. However, after performing a medley of their hits, current members Simon LeBon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor took to the podium and explained his absence.
“Four years ago, Andy was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer,” LeBon said, breaking the news. He read a portion of a letter from Taylor, who had hoped to join the band on stage for the first time in 17 years but his health did not allow him to travel from Ibiza.
Taylor left the band in 1986. He rejoined in 2001 and played guitar on 2004’s Astronaut before leaving again in 2006.
Below is his letter in full.
Dear Simon, John, Roger, Nick, my fellow inductees and countrymen
I wanted to send a personal...
Andy Taylor was expected to join his former bandmates Nov. 5 at Duran Duran’s induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. However, after performing a medley of their hits, current members Simon LeBon, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes and Roger Taylor took to the podium and explained his absence.
“Four years ago, Andy was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer,” LeBon said, breaking the news. He read a portion of a letter from Taylor, who had hoped to join the band on stage for the first time in 17 years but his health did not allow him to travel from Ibiza.
Taylor left the band in 1986. He rejoined in 2001 and played guitar on 2004’s Astronaut before leaving again in 2006.
Below is his letter in full.
Dear Simon, John, Roger, Nick, my fellow inductees and countrymen
I wanted to send a personal...
- 11/6/2022
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Roger Taylor, and John Taylor kicked off the 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony with the hit that started it all, “Girls On Film.” But about 30 seconds into their 1981 jam, a sound glitch caused the band to pause for technical difficulties. “[We’re] proving to you we weren’t lip syncing,” quipped Le Bon.
No one in the Microsoft Theater seemed to care once Rhodes hit the synths and revved into the apocalyptic “Hungry Like the Wolf.” They ended the medley by bringing out...
No one in the Microsoft Theater seemed to care once Rhodes hit the synths and revved into the apocalyptic “Hungry Like the Wolf.” They ended the medley by bringing out...
- 11/6/2022
- by Sarah Grant and Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
As Duran Duran accepted its induction into the 2002 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, frontman Simon Le Bon read a letter on behalf of former member Andy Taylor that revealed he’s been battling prostate cancer for years.
Taylor did not join the band during Saturday’s ceremony. “Just over four years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course, we are no different,” Taylor wrote in his letter. “So I speak from the perspective of...
Taylor did not join the band during Saturday’s ceremony. “Just over four years ago I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic prostate cancer. Many families have experienced the slow burn of this disease and of course, we are no different,” Taylor wrote in his letter. “So I speak from the perspective of...
- 11/6/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
Duran Duran is recalling their special connection to Princess Diana. In a new interview, John Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon and Roger Taylor tell Et’s Kevin Frazier which of their songs the late royal loved most before her death in 1997.
“When we met Harry and William, they said, ‘Oh, we used to sit in the back seat and mom would play ‘Wild Boys,’ and we will sing along,'” John recalls of Diana’s now-grown sons. “That stuck with me. That idea stuck with me that the little boys would be going ‘wild boys,’ that that would be a moment for them.”
The 1984 track was just one of many Duran Duran songs that Diana loved, a special truth that has stuck with the band all of these years. It’s with Diana’s love of their group in mind, that they signed up to perform at the Party at the Palace,...
“When we met Harry and William, they said, ‘Oh, we used to sit in the back seat and mom would play ‘Wild Boys,’ and we will sing along,'” John recalls of Diana’s now-grown sons. “That stuck with me. That idea stuck with me that the little boys would be going ‘wild boys,’ that that would be a moment for them.”
The 1984 track was just one of many Duran Duran songs that Diana loved, a special truth that has stuck with the band all of these years. It’s with Diana’s love of their group in mind, that they signed up to perform at the Party at the Palace,...
- 11/5/2022
- by Brent Furdyk
- ET Canada
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.