Duran Duran - John Taylor In The Pleasure Groove: Love, Death & Duran Duran

[@dinakp6294]

Just passed half way through the book now. Love reading about the early days of the lovely, young hopeful boy full of passion for music, feeling sad about the dark times, but very glad you managed to get through them and you are still here with us and the band. We love having you here. Be well and safe always!

[@enc67]

i love how he's able to remove himself almost from the past & look at who that young man was & want to warn him about the dangers he may face, that he does face... he's quite reflective & in touch with his emotional side, which is something you rarely see in a man... it's refreshing & honest. i really am looking very forward to reading the book, it appears that he goes deeper into depth with his story than andy did in his book...

[@Lamia7609]

This book is incredibly depressing. I feel so sad for him. I had no idea how much he struggled with addiction. I am amazed he survived and am happy to see how happy and relaxed he seems now. Go John!

[@resa.walters]

Darling, JT. I am sooo sorry that I couldn't be there for you during those times, and the latest covid thing you went through as well. I should've sent you flowers. But sending you love and best wishes, now and forevermore!

[@jengable4888]

I had no idea that he was going through that, and I am glad he survived ! The fact that he is so honest about his life is so refreshing....

[@PBNathalie]

It is criminal how this man is the absolute godfather of cool and gorgeousness ... for me he is a beautiful person, both inside and out.

[@resa.walters]

Well said. Couldn't agree more.

[@terebi916]

He is perfection forever.

[@Hollymica]

I was lucky enough to meet him, backstage, on one of his book readings, in Manchester, 19th Sept 2012, a date I will never forget. He was charming, gracious and very TALL!!!!!

[@j3ss75]

lucky!!

[@kdp8133]

I met him a couple times in the early 80s, usually in the hotel bar! Lovely man. We're both 60 now. Ugh - I want to be in my 20s again lol

[@saharaabdala6297]

35 year ago, I was too young to understand how amazing were this five boys. John was so cute and charming, I feel so bad for everything he had faced, but now, I'm so happy he survived. You are a survivor and we love you , John!!!

[@BiancaAbhaya]

*I could give him all the children he wanted to have hahaha what a man...damn ♡*

[@richardphillips6392]

Well spoken, thoughtful boy. World-wide pop star, bringing pleasure to millions. You did good, Johnny. Love, from Wales x

[@JTforeverL]

Johnny could read the obituaries and he'd still get my full attention. God he's gorgeous as ever and his smooth accent is sweet music to my ears. Keep smiling. Johnny Angel XOXOXO

[@Caracajou]

Nice to see a celebrity showing such a sense of nostalgia. Especially from one of the biggest bands of the early 80's, my favorite years of rock.

[@laurakelley1658]

This band, hands down, was and is still the best looking bunch of blokes in the world. How many can say that? None!

[@JTforeverL]

Spot on!

[@Juki.227]

Sos un divino!!! Mi amorrr bello!!!

[@irmaoliva3385]

I" ve always loved you JOHN TAYLOR 😍 !

[@theeyeinthesky3854]

It is good to know that Mr.Taylor. had a sense of belonging with the band to create their own image and artistic form.and that's a very important subject for a band to succeed! Well done Mr.Taylor

[@JenniMiki]

I haven't had the chance to read the entire book, but what I've read shows John to be an amazing writer. I became a fan at the age of 13 in '83 and grew with them. I saw something special in each of the band members, sometimes liking one over another, but John Taylor's exceptional bass playing won me over. Thanks, gentlemen for sharing your arts and now the process.

[@lolyserrano8198]

Sentía fascinación x Ti Jhon..y sigo igual.. Muy simpático y carismático.. Ahora te veo igual de Bello.. Desde España 🇪🇦👄👄🌟🌹

[@dthoneybear]

John no man like him amazing. Love him so much. Gorgeous hunk always.

[@robbiesampson5399]

I don't really read books John . but I got your book as a Christmas Present after seeing my most fav band in November 2011 at the echo in Liverpool we had seats A16 and A17 and Roger gave me his sticks at the end of Rio your last number . Only just got round to reading it in lockdown .The best read ever and inspired me to write a story of my own band from the 80s . I used an Aria pro SB 1000 bass with that band cause you inspired me as a bass player and owe it to you I got into music.

[@MontagZoso]

Just finished this book and it was awesome. A page turner and very thoughtfully written. Thank you John! :)

[@malorealistalol5698]

I'm obsessed with John, what a man, handsome, sexy, a true dream.

[@JTforeverL]

Join the club....

[@lynnedanieli2792]

Still gorgeous! Tall, dark and handsome,ahhhhh!!

[@JTforeverL]

Just what the doctor ordered!

[@michaelcruz7704]

What dark? Hes as white as a milk.

[@JTforeverL]

@@michaelcruz7704 She is referring to the color of his hair

[@lisat.7310]

I love you, JT! I bought the book. Couldn’t believe how candid he was in it.

[@duncansylvester]

I remember in the 80's as a young girl thinking someday I will marry John Taylor. I love seeing those old photos of Duran Duran and John. Such great memories!

[@resa.walters]

Get in the endless que to marry John. But Gela did it, so now I guess it's just an unrequited dream for us duranies. I love you, John! 🌷

[@resa.walters]

@Barbara Nannucci Yes, Simon and Nick's marriages, caused many a broken dream. And even though I'm too old, I still dream of being John's girl.

[@resa.walters]

@Barbara Nannucci yeah, Simon and Nick, too. It was heartbreaking. John was up on a pedestal in my book, as the tooo gorgeous therefore dangerous one.

[@resa.walters]

@Barbara Nannucci You are referring to Simon, right? I remember us hearing about the Drum accident, and being really scared he wouldn't make it, but he did thank goodness. We heard he got married at that time. I was a little disappointed, but didn't really have ideas of even ever meeting him. I guess just being glad that he was okay softened the blow. If I could choose to marry one of them today, I'd choose John, hands down! ❤️

[@rifk1741]

This is such a thought provoking little film...his journey back to more innocent times and the cusp of his dreams, which were soon to be realised at breakneck speed is a wonderful memory trip for us all

[@carforumwanker]

His house is amazing . Did some work there some years ago. One of the best interiors I have ever seen .

[@JTforeverL]

Was he there?

[@carforumwanker]

@@JTforeverL yes and “juicy “ was there to . Very polite and hospitable.

[@JTforeverL]

@@carforumwanker Oh my, if you're a female fan you must have felt in cloud 9 being in his house and in front of him. I'd faint lol. I want to know everything about your experience but you probably wouldn't want to tell me, but hey thanks for replying. You're so lucky to have met him. Big sigh....

[@carforumwanker]

@@JTforeverL I’ve met bigger and better ! But part of the work is not been “Star struck “ or to discuss the job etc . We also get to meet the real “Horrible “ ones as well and some of them are loved by their Fans etc !

[@JTforeverL]

@@carforumwanker Yeah I get your point, that was my 17yr old self speaking. But still if I saw him up close today, I'd feel butterflies in my stomach =D

[@samanthacarvalho1180]

John, você é incrível!

[@lyliakar]

I love how sweet and nice he seems, as if success really hasn't given him a big head.

[@resa.walters]

Isn't that laugh devious though? Nothing sweet about it, but sexy as hell.

[@wendygarcia1279]

I LOVE YOU JOHN!!!!!

[@lilianmunizbrandao4971]

Gorgeous forever and ever 😘😘😘😘

[@caboomer97]

He is so amazing still today, just as he was 30 yrs ago. One of the best bass players ever - it is so fascinating to see this very personal side of him after all this time. I feel 13 again :)

[@cybertaiga9534]

Highly recommended book. I read this book around 3-4 years ago. It is very heartfelt journey of both a musician and a music fan.

[@anthonyintexas]

I was 16 when RIO came out,and I liked it so much I went out and bought the first album the same day! I was called all sorts of names for liking them,but I was confident and told them all they were just jealous...still love them and the new stuff.Heck,even the unpopular stuff too...saw Adam Ant in Sept..Danced for 3 hours !!!

[@jenanthony7575]

Fiiiiine wine 😍

[@mattma96]

John's words starting from 2:49 are really so touching!!!!!!!

[@lisapridgeon5679]

Iconic. Love these guys forever ❤️😘💕💖

[@sprinkleofgoldmakeovers6225]

John Taylor is so well spoken and I,am a big fan x

[@thecholguan]

COOL COOL, COOL!!!!!...the most cool person alive, artist, a great bass player, designer, his fashion and style is the best!!...i want to be john taylor!!!

[@markswoman2134]

Handsome talented devil.

[@PSJ71]

Oh! how many dreams I had about this man in my teens and heck even my 20s. Duran Duran was my escape when I was a wee one. Still love them today. :)

[@patriciaharrison]

Love this man, love ❤️ the band!!!!

[@shannonryder7]

You are just awesome John

[@heksje69]

He remains irresistible, what a man...

[@resa.walters]

Irresistible, or untouchable, sigh.

[@reginacavalli8820]

Quanti ricordi john ed i duran x sempre con me💜💜💜💜💜

[@arricammarques1955]

Taylor addictions are mentioned, but not in detail. Glad he sobered up!

[@resa.walters]

I have an addiction too. To John Taylor. ❤️

[@sabineweidemann7709]

oh John,you are so amazing!love you❤❤❤❤❤

[@cathsalazar9930]

Fabulous photos hot damn!...... 🔥 hotstuff !!!.....❤️👍😻🔥🙏☮️

[@mariluci4926]

Perfeita biografia,amei❤❤❤

[@SilviaBardem]

I just finished reading the book. It really was frightening at times. I have been a fan since 1984 when Arena was released (and soon catching up with the previous albums), I was 12. I had no idea he has been going through such hard times, well we all do, but he always looked so perfect to me... I had no clue. I also laughed quite a few times, and cried at the end of some particularly touching chapters. My review is not objective at all, as a fan I knew I'd enjoy the book.

[@rio8859]

Pure Genius!

[@iwonag3906]

Perfect☺🙃🙏💯✌

[@samanthacarvalho1180]

Perfeito!!! ❤️

[@ivarela]

Dear god, JT is still SO sexy and cool after all these years, and seems like such a smart, thoughtful guy...I haven't read many rock biographies, but I'm looking forward to his a lot!

[@resa.walters]

What a hunk!

[@jolo68]

JT this why I adore you!

[@JodiBeans411]

This made me smile. Then sigh. I will love them forever.

[@HoraceScope]

Love the man, love the book, love this clip! And God, how I'd wish to be able to peek into that diary... ;-))

[@yeon1662]

Still lovely.

[@yolandalopezsegura4802]

Always in love of DURAN DURAN.

[@flylil]

John eu te amoo

[@DenizeBongiovi]

Love you. Just got the book...

[@ameliaribeiro2479]

John Still the same ♥♥

[@lisat.7310]

Well then, I don’t have the smallest vocabulary in the world, but you introduced me to some new words I’m going to have to look up the meaning of. :-) (But I will have you know everyone reading this that I was a spelling bee champ & did well on vocabulary tests as a kid!)

[@eddienardone9729]

that book should be made into a movie

[@JTforeverL]

Yes with HIM in it !

[@tonithomas2016]

Lovely

[@DivineRhodes]

would LOVE to own all thoses old DD pictures & gig posters!!!!!cannot wait to read this book!

[@fernandaarize7426]

O amor é a base de tudo! União, paz só acrescentar....

[@rachelsantiago5788]

His laugh/smile @ 1:50-1:51!!! 😍😍😍😍😍

[@resa.walters]

Yes, Thud.

[@GabrielaValdes-e6l]

❤Papito. Chulo. Te. Amo❤

[@NCR5309]

The memory really does play tricks. It was a Friday 😄 20th October 1978.

[@RamonaLeigh]

Looking forward to this book in my hands and forever on a book shelf for future fans.

[@silgonzalez4496]

I love this video. Thank you John!

[@balinesa]

Maestro, this is a very cool video. Thank you

[@arcadiaDD5]

i loved this... more please xx

[@resa.walters]

Happy Anniversary to the Rio album, which supposedly came out on this day in 1982! 👍 Saw a post about here on youtube, today!

[@shannonryder7]

That hat ! I went out and bought one when I saw you wear it.i think I was 13 yrs old lol . Always be a Durany fan lol

[@lisamelroy2855]

The fedora? Lol - I got one because of him, too!!

[@ginasizemore5544]

Can’t wait to read your book! I am going to see the band in October at Madison sw garden and I really want to find a way to meet you just to say hello if anyone can tell me how to do that please tell me

[@lisztrio4072]

my name is Rio comes from DuranDuran’s 2nd album🥰

[@brightphoebesays]

I appreciate your review. Looking forward to reading it myself. Same thing here, I was 12 and around the time of Power Station/Arcadia. And it was John John John from 13 to 15, when he was superceded by Michael!

[@D2fan4ever]

Can't wait to receive mine in October!! I'm sure this is going to be a great read!! Thank you John Taylor!! 3

[@GaryMurgatroyd]

Dude , seems a nice one at that !

[@oloap72]

Mitico John!!

[@pledge1]

Great memorabilia.

[@ТатьянаЛехницкая]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥my love

[@Gina97xls]

love love love love love love love love :)

[@bainsk8]

Wish he would write about his friendship and working relationship with Robert Palmer.

[@DARCIOSILVESTRESABBADIN]

what bass liner!

[@mrsjtay1975]

want your book in South America! please John!

[@astronaut2005drummer]

Thanks DD, for this video! :)

[@busybee2691totango]

So awesome! Love seeing all my old photos! Can't wait to get the book! 33 Duraniegirl 4 ever! To whomever hit dislike...BOO ON YOU! ^_~

[@RoRiodd]

Great vid ! thanks ! love jt

[@katy_looo]

L♥Ve.

[@ledzep310]

Cool

[@depecheddurand]

nice house

[@100kkathy]

dode puedo comprar el libro pero en español?..y cual seria el titulo en español

[@lukejohn1277]

I wish I had that japan tour book of theirs

[@MrLyle85]

So great! Thanks! :)

[@CJ14489]

I saw there’re 2 different versions on the cover of John’s book. May I ask if they have any differences regarding the contents and the photos inside the book?

[@Deathtank75]

will this book be released worldwidely? I want to buy it here in Argentina!!

[@samanthacarvalho1100]

❤️