Key Points<\/h2>\n\n- Duran Duran continues to tour with most original members, still selling out shows.<\/li>\n
- The band help pioneer the MTV era, with a focus on visual presentation that still stands today.<\/li>\n
- Fans up close to bassist John Taylor were left in awe 40 years later. Keep reading to find out why.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
It\u2019s rare for an \u201980s New Wave<\/a> band to still be touring today, with most of its original members performing together, but Duran Duran<\/strong> has proved its staying power throughout the ages. Currently on tour and set for a Las Vegas residency<\/a> at the Fontainebleau, Simon Le Bon<\/strong>, Nick Rhodes<\/strong>, Roger Taylor<\/strong>, and John Taylor<\/strong> are selling out crowds and leaving fans swooning in the process. At a recent Palm Springs tour stop, bassist John Taylor, 65, defied time with his boyish looks and energy. Fans rushed to the comment section, gushing about getting up close with the charming \u201980s icon.<\/p>\nA Viral Performance Moment<\/h2>\n
In a video shared to our social media feed, John Taylor can be seen mid-set playing the band\u2019s 1982 smash \u201cSave A Prayer.\u201d With Le Bon nearby effortlessly belting out the song\u2019s lyrics and Rhodes behind the keyboards, multitasking by taking video of the crowd while playing, Taylor appears fit and energetic, still sporting his spiky locks (platinum, at least for now).<\/p>\n
Though 40 years have passed since the song\u2019s release, Taylor and the band perform as if it\u2019s still the early \u201980s. Fans love to see it.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was so in love with John Taylor,\u201d confessed one fan.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m glad I got to see them in concert,\u201d shared another. <\/p>\n
\u201cSwitched my seats from far back to right up to the stage just by walking up to empty seats. John Taylor was so close I was having an out-of-body experience. Talented and breathtaking.\u201d<\/p>\n
Defining the MTV Era<\/h2>\n
One of the defining acts of the 1980s, Duran Duran has proved itself to be more than a one-decade wonder. Part of the \u201cSecond British Invasion<\/a>\u201d of the U.S., the band were trailblazers in the \u201980s. They didn\u2019t just make music<\/a>; they defined how it was presented and were among the first popular music bands to focus as much on visual performance as on the music.<\/p>\nKnown for their chic style, Duran Duran took the MTV era to the next level, releasing music videos like \u201cRio\u201d and \u201cHungry Like the Wolf\u201d that more closely resembled short films than traditional music videos. The band\u2019s emphasis on style and presentation helped pave the way for artists like Madonna<\/a><\/strong>, Taylor Swift<\/a><\/strong>, Lady Gaga<\/a><\/strong>, and Harry Styles<\/a><\/strong>, all of whom are known for using visuals in video and on stage to enhance their listeners\u2019 experience.<\/p>\nJohn Taylor\u2019s Influence and Legacy<\/h2>\n
John Taylor, known for his boyish good looks, is widely regarded as one of the most influential bassists in pop and new wave. He helped define Duran Duran\u2019s signature groove-driven sound and introduced funk-inspired basslines that elevated popular music beyond providing simple backing rhythms. With his fashion-forward image, he also helped shape the band\u2019s stylish identity that became so popular in the 1980s.<\/p>\n
A Band That Transcends Decades<\/h2>\n
Still touring, selling out crowds, and leaving fans blushing, John Taylor\u2019s recent appearance proves he\u2019s more than a pretty face and that Duran Duran isn\u2019t just an \u201980s band\u2014it\u2019s a band for the ages.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s rare for an \u201980s New Wave<\/a> band to still be touring today, with most of its original members performing together, but Duran Duran<\/strong> has proved its staying power throughout the ages. Currently on tour and set for a Las Vegas residency<\/a> at the Fontainebleau, Simon Le Bon<\/strong>, Nick Rhodes<\/strong>, Roger Taylor<\/strong>, and John Taylor<\/strong> are selling out crowds and leaving fans swooning in the process. At a recent Palm Springs tour stop, bassist John Taylor, 65, defied time with his boyish looks and energy. Fans rushed to the comment section, gushing about getting up close with the charming \u201980s icon.<\/p>\n In a video shared to our social media feed, John Taylor can be seen mid-set playing the band\u2019s 1982 smash \u201cSave A Prayer.\u201d With Le Bon nearby effortlessly belting out the song\u2019s lyrics and Rhodes behind the keyboards, multitasking by taking video of the crowd while playing, Taylor appears fit and energetic, still sporting his spiky locks (platinum, at least for now).<\/p>\n Though 40 years have passed since the song\u2019s release, Taylor and the band perform as if it\u2019s still the early \u201980s. Fans love to see it.<\/p>\n \u201cI was so in love with John Taylor,\u201d confessed one fan.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m glad I got to see them in concert,\u201d shared another. <\/p>\n \u201cSwitched my seats from far back to right up to the stage just by walking up to empty seats. John Taylor was so close I was having an out-of-body experience. Talented and breathtaking.\u201d<\/p>\n One of the defining acts of the 1980s, Duran Duran has proved itself to be more than a one-decade wonder. Part of the \u201cSecond British Invasion<\/a>\u201d of the U.S., the band were trailblazers in the \u201980s. They didn\u2019t just make music<\/a>; they defined how it was presented and were among the first popular music bands to focus as much on visual performance as on the music.<\/p>\n Known for their chic style, Duran Duran took the MTV era to the next level, releasing music videos like \u201cRio\u201d and \u201cHungry Like the Wolf\u201d that more closely resembled short films than traditional music videos. The band\u2019s emphasis on style and presentation helped pave the way for artists like Madonna<\/a><\/strong>, Taylor Swift<\/a><\/strong>, Lady Gaga<\/a><\/strong>, and Harry Styles<\/a><\/strong>, all of whom are known for using visuals in video and on stage to enhance their listeners\u2019 experience.<\/p>\n John Taylor, known for his boyish good looks, is widely regarded as one of the most influential bassists in pop and new wave. He helped define Duran Duran\u2019s signature groove-driven sound and introduced funk-inspired basslines that elevated popular music beyond providing simple backing rhythms. With his fashion-forward image, he also helped shape the band\u2019s stylish identity that became so popular in the 1980s.<\/p>\n Still touring, selling out crowds, and leaving fans blushing, John Taylor\u2019s recent appearance proves he\u2019s more than a pretty face and that Duran Duran isn\u2019t just an \u201980s band\u2014it\u2019s a band for the ages.<\/p>\nA Viral Performance Moment<\/h2>\n
Defining the MTV Era<\/h2>\n
John Taylor\u2019s Influence and Legacy<\/h2>\n
A Band That Transcends Decades<\/h2>\n
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