Reference Number
ARC-0669
Level of description
collection
Title
Duran Duran Collection
Date
1983-2000, undated
Size
4.21 (Linear feet)
Scope and Contents
The Duran Duran Collection contains items from the period of the band's history spanning 1983 to 2000. Most of the photographs are from the 1980s; however some of the collection is undated. The posters are primarily from this period, but also include a few from 1999 and 2000. Also included in the collection are a variety of other promotional materials from the 1980s including a calendar, Japanese language photo magazine, and a biographical press program. These promotional materials provide insight into the band's commercial success through their marketing. The collection is arranged alphabetically by format and title.
Biography / Administrative History
Duran Duran is a British new wave and synth-pop band formed in 1978. The group was formed by keyboardist Nick Rhodes and bass guitarist John Taylor, with the later additions of drummer Roger Taylor, guitarist Andy Taylor, and lead singer Simon Le Bon. The group has never disbanded, but the line up has changed several times after the separation of Andy Taylor and Roger Taylor in 1986. The band first started as part of the New Romantic scene, alongside groups like Spandau Ballet. Duran Duran achieved commercial success in the mid-1980s, with a resurgence in popularity in the early 1990s as one of the leading bands utilizing professional music video production, becoming part of the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion." Duran Duran have released 14 studio albums and top songs include "Girls on Film," " Hungry Like the Wolf," "Rio," and "Ordinary World."
Notes
Language Note: Collection is primarily in English; materials in Japanese are indicated at the file level.
Citation: [Identification of Item], Duran Duran Collection, Library and Archives, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum.
Processing Information: Processed by Crystal Matjasic, Project Archivist. Completed October 5, 2018. Descriptive sources and standards used to create this inventory: DACS and local processing manual. Collection processed through an Access to Historical Records grant from the NHPRC.
Acquisition Note: The Duran Duran Collection was received by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., as a gift from Duran Duran on December 1, 2001.
Access
Collection is open for research. Patrons must sign the Acknowledgment of Legal Responsibilities and Privacy Rights statement on the Researcher Registration form before using this collection. Consult the Library and Archives in advance of your visit to ensure access to these materials is available.
Use
The copyright interests in this collection have not been transferred to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. For more information, please consult the staff of the Library and Archives.
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