![]() ![]() It's remarkable to me that as a band, we are still hitting new milestones, still able to introduce the sound of DD to new generations of music lovers.' ![]() ![]() 'Next Spring we will be back on home soil once again to continue the party. 'In July we celebrated our years together at Hyde Park as part of the British Summer Time Festival.' '2022 has been an extraordinary year for Duran Duran - mainly down to the incredible fans we have around the world,' he said. In a statement, Simon Le Bon thanked fans for their support over the years. Putting on a show: He also paired the outgoing ensemble with a casual black T-shirt that boasted a green graphic print The band had a remarkable year last year, having recently been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame and performing at the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace. The kick-off to the tour comes after the band announced their 2023 headline UK and Ireland arena tour in November 2022.Īnd the rockers will play dates in May this year in cities including Manchester, London, Birmingham and Leeds. The band – which also features Nick Rhodes, 60, and Roger Taylor, 62, kicked off their UK tour this month and plan to record in LA and London. The band broke the news at their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles. John did not confirm whether or not the comeback will be part of a documentary but said: 'Somebody will have an iPhone on it.'īandmate Simon broke the news of Andy's health battle in November 2022 as he read out a letter from the guitarist and said Andy will not be 'around for very long'.Īt the time, he went on to clarify that the musician is being treated for stage four metastatic prostate cancer after being diagnosed with the disease four years ago. They haven't been in the studio together in maybe 10 to 20 years.' Performance of a lifetime: Simon Le Bon, 64, John Taylor, 62, and Dominic Brown, 50, all took to the stage to give a once-in-a-lifetime performance Speaking at an Unforgettable Evening in LA, which raised £1.6million for the Women's Cancer Research Fund, John Taylor, said: 'Le Bon is flying to Ibiza to work with Andy. Simon is reportedly set to work on tracks with former member Andy, at the guitarist's studio in Ibiza, after he shared his terminal prostate cancer diagnosis last year. The Birmingham show comes after John revealed Duran Duran were set to reunite with their former bandmate Andy, to record their first new album in 30 years. John's other bandmate Dominic decided to match his fellow bandmate as he donned a similar coloured blazer, a waistcoat and shirt, and a pair of chequered trousers.Īnd the pair of them could be seen side by side throughout most of the entire show singing their hearts out. John Taylor, who was also in his element while playing the guitar, took to the stage in a purple blazer, a sheer blouse, and a pair of leather trousers. He also paired the outgoing ensemble with a casual black T-shirt that boasted a green graphic print. Showtime: Duran Duran performed on stage at the Utilita Arena in Birmingham on Friday during their future past tour and the famous electronic pop rock band sent fans into a frenzy ![]()
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