Duran Duran bassist’s autobiography: for “people that have never played the Oakland Coliseum – on drugs.”
The members of Duran Duran are in a good place right now. Infighting, drug and sex addiction and disappointing album sales previously derailed one of the biggest acts to come out of the ‘80s – leading to the exit and return of founding bassist John Taylor, guitarist Andy Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor. The quintet, which includes keyboardist Nick Rhodes and singer Simon Le Bon, reignited friendships several years ago. And its latest album, 2011’s All You Need Is Now, garnered critical praise and positive sales. The bassist Taylor (unrelated to the other Taylors), who for many fans was Duran’s [...]