Duran Duran - The Reflex (Live Aid 1985)

[@drackkor725]

These guys should be in the R&R hall of fame it's long overdue. So many great albums.

[@Ciconne5765]

They should. Overdue

[@johnsturges3139]

You are correct, talented, influential, and deserving

[@shanesworld6363]

No they shouldn't because they are pop not rock

[@davidvarga3764]

Oh please, there is a fine line between rock and pop. Notorious was definitely a funk rock album. DD is still relevant, making albums of their own music for almost 40 years, still touring and have influenced many, many people. If that doesn't make them eligible, then I don't know what is a good candidate for the hall of fame. Isn't Madonna in??

[@drackkor725]

Other acts like Tupac and Michael Jackson are in R&R how on earth can you exclude Duran Duran?

[@gopherb3985]

I've always been a metalhead but DD was a band I really liked that I couldn't admit out loud. I'm old now so I'll say it unapologetically now.

[@nikkisixx6042]

Same here I didn't tell anyone either but secretly I played DD when I was alone then right after that I played motley crue Haha

[@nikkisixx6042]

@Smatchet same here Motley crue fan to the fullest, but I do like Duran Duran etc....too

[@dianestephen7222]

Ha ha my husband is a metal head too and I have him listening to Duran Duran, I even managed to get him to come and a Duran Duran cover at the Glasgow Ferry 😁🎵🎤

[@birdiehope8231]

I'm a duranie but I've always listened to Metallica andany others 😊

[@joshuabiddix2923]

Crazy you say that, because it done the same to me.

[@mattma96]

Let us all pray for our beloved Andy....... 🤞🏻🤞🏻 Stay STRONG Andy, you can make it!!!!!!!

[@JAy2who2]

Andy looks coked out

[@BenjaminVarela-rp1hp]

@@JAy2who2 shut up

[@wroock8068]

I am from Iraq... I have been addicted to this band since the eighties

[@gustinn3509]

I'm high school class of 1988... Duran Duran was the coolest band of them all... every kid wished they were them.

[@grgapitic2346]

I need time machine... High school... '88, yeees ... I remember this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/m17HqXSum9CgrM0

[@Samlol23_drrich]

I was HS class of 87 and you're 100% right! Look at Nick's hair!

[@chrisc3697]

I was there that day and it was incredible.

[@dinarivas626]

Totally agree.

[@JohnnieJHYun]

Let's travel back to 1985. I was 2nd year high school boy who trained Taekwondo listening to this song ,Rio and New moon on Moday every time I stayed at home. At that time I was full of vitality because those song made me fulfil youth and dream. I've never thought about 50s like me in 21st century. I'm So missing myself of teenager.

[@IlliniPicker]

What I wouldn't give to go back to 1985 for a weekend...

[@joconnor1b]

I was there, I was born that year lol. But yes I agree!

[@joconnor1b]

80's music like this is basically how Iearned and understand the art form

[@jennifercornman1291]

lol me too

[@Qwazier3]

It was so blazing hot that day. It might by night but this performance is good despite the heat and humidity they faced. They debuted their James Bond song here. Great performances by all the bands.

[@CC-vw1nd]

Wow, John Taylor's bass really was a driving force to Duran Duran, accompanied by Nick's soaring magical keyboard notes. Of course Andy and Roger were awesome in their own right, but that bass! What would their songs be without that bass?!

[@garysmith8073]

I like how Andy added that cool funky guitar line as the songs ends .

[@delinellychan]

It’s a bass mounster

[@DavianSinner]

Songs with a different bass line.

[@nightfall9371]

Without his bass it’s Arcadia. Lol

[@resa.walters]

Roger and Andy are really underrated, watch the "As the lights go down." Performances, and concentrate on them, you"ll see or hear what I mean.

[@peterhickox9137]

They don’t make groups like Duran Duran anymore, fantastic wild boys .👀❤️💯🎵🎵🎼🎼🎼🎶

[@MrUsermister]

They don’t make groups (like Duran Duran) anymore ...

[@MonicaKanaAmar]

❤Duran Duran ,Únicos!

[@andothermoves]

Who makes groups?

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Love or hate them, no other band sounds anything like Duran. Totally unique pop band.

[@mgparis]

So true. Plus not many bands have had such a long career, and still going strong... I mean there are other, but at the time many people - including music critics - thought "Eh, a bunch of pretty boys making commercial hits" and would never have guessed they would still be around in 2021 :)

[@alondra2190]

I'm not a fan of this band, but I can't find any reason to hate them, they sound great here, so: I think it would be impossible to hate something so cool

[@debraberg4513]

Don’t ever let JT hear that…. He’s punk to his brain cells

[@needahandle]

No one sounds like them. Even though they admittedly have drawn upon a number of influences, the amalgam uniquely theirs and appreciated

[@LightNovelLover2001]

You should listen Japan. Duran Duran is a copy of them. Good, but not as them.

[@jessicolan]

If time goes back I would attend this concert the whole day to see all 80's artists perform

[@adamatincul2618]

Yeah, me too!

[@philaman1972]

Saw this historic concert on local TV the day it aired. Still the greatest concert of all time for my money and I am 50!

[@aprilbaker3876]

I would too! I saw a few, but I would of loved to of seen more! I did see Duran Duran in 1987, though! And then again this year! They are my fave band to see live!!!

[@Markycarandbikestuff]

@@philaman1972 Same here, i remember it but i was 14 at the time, didn't really appreciate that i was watching something amazing that would never ever happen again, my Dad recorded almost all of it on VHS tape, now sadly gone.

[@Ana---]

Yo también!!!!!!!

[@drdebbie03]

Anyone notice that none of them are wearing hearing protection? For anyone who knows the bands history, this concert was put together at the last minute, that is, not playing together for a year, flying in and having little time to practice. The feedback ..high squeal noises.... happened in many stadiums with performers. With that large of a crowd, it would knock anyone off key. I think considering the circumstances, this was a great concert. They may have felt more at home at wembley stadium, but they were a young band, touring constantly, 3 albums, and the stress shows. John had a drug problem, Andy partied, and Roger quit shortly after this concert. It was an honor just to play. Here we are, 33 years later, .....who is still making new music, alive, from live aid? I watched live, and I didn’t care. I was home, but those who 💩 on Duran Duran because of this, or define them because of this? You don’t know Duran Duran.

[@Frst2nxt]

They have very particular harmonies. Without practice they'd be quite hard to return to against the instruments' stacked up notes.

[@anakinwildstar8759]

Agreed indeed. Simon and Nick never left the band, they kept at it, and Roger and Nigel/John came back 2005 Astronaut CD, and their last stuff is very good "Pressure Off''..decent video, and Simon's what now, 60? he still pulls girlies. Duran Duran made my arm..only a select kind of band makes my tattoo'd arm. THEND.

[@rapturekevin]

As a bass player of 30 years I gotta say these guys are top notch musicians bottom line.

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@anakinwildstar8759 Yeah, Simon turned 60 this past October and has been happily married to Yasmin for more than 30 years and they have three daughters.

[@s-t-u9483]

Absolutely agree with you. Duran Duran is my favorite 80s band, see them 10 years ago in Lima, Peru and it was an extraordinary show with the complete band (except for Andy). Two more things, I love the bass line on this song and Roger (a great drummer btw) is married with a peruvian lady since 2007.

[@martinpanks992]

The Bass played by John Taylor made and defined that group. It was John's bass playing that first caught my attention and got me into listening to Duran Duran. What a group and what a time to be alive..

[@rintojulian2680]

John Taylor the coolest guy in the band, also the coolest mullet in the entire world

[@m.j.carroll2465]

It was a bi level haircut. The term mullet did not come out until the 90s.

[@tojorozombie]

Nothing about his ‘do that says “business in front”...

[@montrelouisebohon-harris7023]

He seems like a super super nice man and I was recently watching him on KZbin while Susanne Hopper from The Bangles was singing eternal flame. I was about in tears but she still has this gorgeous voice and still beautiful as ever on the inside and out. John Taylor was fabulous during the whole conversation and the song. he's one person I would really like to meet and I think that Queen and Duran Duran put on the bus show for Live Aid that day. I saw Duran Duran in concert in Roanoke Virginia in February 1984 and it was incredible and far better than the Van Halen concert the month before.

[@MachineThatCreates]

Did he go and play with Powerstation? I think he took his mullet with him.

[@BrenHaas]

have you seen John Taylors videos on Facebook? He streams live every week : facebook.com/8744372732/videos/295381491664876/?__so__=channel_tab&__rv__=all_videos_card

[@duranfanvr882]

John Taylor killin it with the Kubicki Ex Factor bass. Sounds so nice through headphones, you'll get more of an appreciation for that awesome sound.

[@gsxerwhite]

His bass carries that band. They’re all great but his bass lines are remarkable

[@CT-vl3iu]

....absolute destruction...killer performances...live. No computer gimmicks. Beautiful 80s.

[@JAy2who2]

But Nick is nit really playing. He is pretending.

[@bullprick]

oh really?? how come you've noticed it?

[@andothermoves]

Nick learned to program and trigger. The master of the what is on your drive home now.

[@JAy2who2]

@@andothermoves in this case, Nick was doing the keyboard version lip syncing. The “track” was playing, he was pretending. Also, live now, in 2024 Ozzy plays the guard stuff off stage, while Nick pretends. Check out Rio, Forth Worth Texas, when John’s bass in not plugged in properly. The band stops, Nick’s hands off the keyboards yet “someone” is still paying. Nick may create this stuff in the studio, but he can’t play it live.

[@alwaysonthemove1510]

Got news for you the only one signing live is the lead , the keyboard and guitarist is not live

[@robertchutonogbanua2564]

These guys were way ahead of their time musically. Their songwriting is absolutely brilliant. I agree that they should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@ericajohnson7535]

IDK, sounds pretty 80s... complicated and textured, but still 80s.

[@TitanicHorseRacingLover]

I think they are recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees

[@glamdolly30]

One of Britain's all time greatest pop bands.

[@MarkBeckford]

they're considered a rock band. I personally wouldn't put them in the pop category.

[@glamdolly30]

@@MarkBeckford Pop is short for popular. You can't argue with that!

[@kaushikganguli1091]

They were the Chic of the UK. Technically perfect and incredibly video genic.

[@clicketysplit1817]

remember this summer day of '85 so well. it was like the entire world was involved. big events and great memories during that era. was 15 at the time. seeing this again makes me feel so old. wish I could live that day again. miss the friends of the young world and the times we shared. 🇺🇲

[@taiwanarnold5927]

I was 10 years old in 1985

[@Nick-rr3pv]

Me 11. Watched it whole day on tv. Unforgettable. 80s were absolutely the best.

[@JFoch8014]

I was the same age! What a great time that was.

[@brucesmith9144]

Really hot day in Philly. Phil Collins who was at his peak performed at Wembley then hopped the Concorde to cross the pond and play that evening at JFK stadium in Philadelphia. First and only time a performer has played in the same concert at two different venues on different continents.

[@Qwazier3]

@@brucesmith9144 I waved to his plane as it passed the stadium. Hope he saw me. It was a fantastic music day for sure ( =

[@sussexdel4310]

GET WELL ANDY - praying for you! Sending love to the band and all Duranies!!! ❤ 🤗 ❤

[@venanciahopkins5035]

Love Duran Duran and John Taylor is one of the greatest bassists of all time! Duran Duran had one of the greatest rhythm sections with him on bass and Roger Taylor on drums. You can really hear it here in this live performance.

[@resa.walters]

Don't forget about Nick. His sound effects are so crucial in this song. For example the album's recording for this song/video has the part with those "Deep Yeahs." I think those are part synth and part his voice, doing backup vocals, if I'm not mistaken.

[@venanciahopkins5035]

@@resa.walters Nick Rhodes is a great keyboardist! They all were great musicians in Duran Duran!

[@AlextheLue]

We just saw Duran Duran at the Hollywood Bowl for their final show of FUTURE PAST and they freaking blew "The Reflex" (and everything else) out of the water. Simon sounded just like he did on the album. I know Live Aid had numerous technical difficulties that prevented artists from performing at their peak, but Duran Duran has still got it! They sounded better now than in 1985!

[@joyw4355]

Just saw them a week or so ago and I was amazed!!! At how great they still sound❤❤❤

[@1w598]

Duran Duran always has the most insane bass lines. Lol

[@abellingrath5662]

Have you been watching JTs Stone Love Bass Instagram videos? He's been breaking down DD song by bass line. It's pretty badass.

[@xaviervieira9600]

A crazy bass line!!!

[@robertchutonogbanua2564]

John Taylor is a tremendous bass player.

[@legendaryTMNICO]

I was just listening to this song on iHeart80s on the iHeartradio app.

[@legendaryTMNICO]

xavier vieira This song rocks. It’s way better than the music that’s being put out by Ed Sheeran, Ariana grande, taylor Swift, John legend, and Billie eilish.

[@davidlalremruata]

Often overlooked is the respectable level of musicianship behind the good looks and trendsetting fashion style, funky beats and shallow lyrics. Andy Taylor is a really good guitar player in his own way.

[@erikastoncius6560]

I was 15 years old, I watched live aid all day long waiting for Duran Duran! It was worth it! I also got to see so many other amazing performances including U2 and Queen! What a time to be alive and what an amazing time for music! I'm so lucky to have experienced the 80's and 90's!

[@RobertJamesChinneryH]

playing for free...all proceeds to charity : we NEED ANOTHER LIVE AID TO HELP SAVE THIS WORLD

[@Melanie-u3k]

So true!

[@Qwazier3]

Was a very hot and humid day but so so worth it for all the bands that played.

[@RosePetal17]

Live Aid was a historic music event. I am so glad I was able to watch "LIVE" as it happened.

[@Calimosh]

I got my dad to tape Duran Duran and Madonna as they were on during the middle of the night in England (I was only 11) I was a bit alarmed at their dark hair at the time and didn't recognise them!

[@Dreambogirl]

Same here.

[@Dr.TJ_Eckleburg]

Best single concert in the history of music. Bar none.

[@yoomeehwang2280]

Rose Petal Oh I envy you. I was 11 years old living in Korea. I watched the whole thing on TV.

[@pierce_anderson01]

It was because they were doing The Power station and Arcadia, but I know what you mean!

[@IronAngelsFitClub]

Simon has to be one of the most confident front men, but I love Nick and his intelligence

[@marcusleja7133]

Nick Rhodes is a genius. This gentleman, cEvin Key, and Rhys Fulber are the best.

[@mkeysou812]

Noone pretends to play keyboards like Nick Rhodes

[@grilledspaghetti]

The image at the time took away from the fact that they were such a tight spot on band. John Taylor was really an underrated bassist.

[@michaelengle9062]

agreed. he's started to get some credit finally. the last two Duran albums have had some good basslines that the younger audience is appreciating

[@venanciahopkins5035]

I always thought he was an amazing bassist that never got the credit he deserved. His playing was always very tight and funky!

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

Underrated? By whom?

[@grilledspaghetti]

@@bonkeydollocks1879 Is "was" a difficult word for you? Time has vindicated his musicianship, but at the time nobody was interested in him other than girls drooling over his looks.

[@bonkeydollocks1879]

@@grilledspaghetti well that shut you up big mouth, those of us that know have always rated him even from the days of shock treatment he was fantastic. The way you worded you attempt at a statement implies he has only recently got good, he has always been good. Lesson over.

[@ElusvOptmst1]

I don't know why some of these comments are so negative. This was a charity event concert and this was not terrible at all. I enjoyed this performance. Some people just love to hate.

[@SarahB1863]

It's all about expectations. Duran Duran was the #1 rock band in the world at the time - "View to a Kill" was #1 in just about every country. There was a LOT of pressure on them to be perfect, but let's be real: they hadn't played together in 18 months, they were all sick of each other, Roger didn't even want to do it anymore, and John and Andy were very likely high as kites during this performance. Add to that there was no sound check and the general mayhem of the day, and yeah, you get something that isn't as tight as it should have been. But like you, I thought the performance was fine for what it was. Many acts were worse. If you don't believe me, go watch Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young's performance. Every single one of them was off-key and David Crosby was so drugged out he didn't even move. It was awful.

[@sammysouth8372]

They’re called losers

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Don't get me wrong. I like Duran Duran but this performance compared to what they did at Maple Leaf Gardens the year before? The Maple Leaf Gardens show was vastly superior. This performance it seemed like they weren't even trying.

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

ElusvOptmst1 So right! Peace and love brother!!✌️🕊️

[@theWARMJET]

True. Even so much going bad they still rockin. What a band. To bad Andy left the band, but he began overplaying with the band which wasnt good at all

[@MrBass-ni6rk]

I remember this very well. Just 24 hour before Simon and Nick were shooting the video for elrctionday for the Arcadia album. Clothes and hairstyle from Nick says actually everything...They were asked for this gig and with no rehearsel or anything they blowed it away! Very good like always!

[@andreak8384]

Yes exactly

[@joannjohnson2481]

This was my Favorite Group in the 80's .My family's still tease me about my obsession over Duran Duran back than.

[@tely0460]

Joann Johnson My family tease me about my obsession of Duran Duran now, I'm 15 and my mum's glad, but I get a lot of hate off of my siblings and friends.

[@johnaddison4856]

Lord God, I remember watching this way back then, has 35 years really passed? Damn, I'm old. Was only 18 when this concert took place.

[@louisemcbride8681]

I was nineteen that summer.

[@louisemcbride8681]

@@annieskywalker6405 Actually I didn't have it "good" in 1985. That was one of the my most difficult years. But I survived everything and I am still here! 😀

[@AudioFidelity98]

Isn’t that bizarre

[@ollihp]

Had just hit 20 & in the heart of the 80's.

[@williedelacruz2533]

Thanks John Taylor for great and amazing bass.

[@b-man1232]

God, I miss the 80's!!!!! Incredible music and NO cell phones to numb our brains. We "lived in the moment"!!!!

[@mgparis]

...and weekly music magazines that printed the lyrics which we would study religiously (instead of doing our homework)... posters on our walls that the sun would fade over time... the excitement of counting down the days till you went to the record store, and that moment of pure joy when you held the record in your hands... I feel genuinely sorry for the kids today, they will never experience any of that

[@b-man1232]

@@mgparis - AMEN!!!!!

[@jmk2530]

Their music still makes me feel like getting up and dancing!!

[@rallypoint1]

Great musicians!! No auto tune B.S. of today.

[@_6079SMITH]

One of the best bass lines ever, and I mean ever.... One word..... RIO ... !!!

[@ihazdashcam]

Nah, CRY BABY CRY is better. RIO was good, and difficult. CRY BABY CRY is more funky, and difficult in my personal opinion.

[@spaztekwarrior]

Girls on Film bass line is no slouch.

[@max__p1765]

@@spaztekwarrior John Taylor once said the band somehow hated to play "Hold back the rain" live because in his opinion (his own words) "the song is a b*tch" - In the 80ies he used to play the verses with his fingers and had to produce a pick just in time for the chorus. (Nowadays Duran Duran somehow re-discovered the song - and he playes the whole song with a pick).

[@Labyrinth1010]

I watched a video of the isolated bass multitrack a few years ago and my world was forever changed. INSANE.

[@martinpanks992]

Simon always gave 110% every performance..

[@Littlebit1031]

Still does in 2024

[@claudioolate2516]

What a legend of bass Mr. Taylor is, even to this date his bass lines are simply unmatched. A paramount component of the Duran Duran sound and the 80's sound❤

[@tiluriso]

It's interesting to see that at least on this live performance, they can become a much harder-edge band than in the studio. I don't understand all the negative comments at all.

[@dkmyww]

tiluriso this is a great version of this song... it has a real edge... great energy and tempo ...

[@c.adasilva5240]

I don't either. It was July, hot summer in Philly. They killed it all things considered.

[@conscienceaginBlackadder]

They only played the song's earliest undeveloped version as was on 7 + Ragged Tiger. When it was full of the why- try- buy- lines too repetitively, and not yet Sha-na-na-na or any sequences of why-y-y-y-ya.

[@chinchillafarmer5101]

Duran Duran had a really unique pop sound. I put them with Depeche Mode, The Cure and The Smiths as far as writing numerous great songs.

[@rebels42wynn83]

I was 14 years old when this incredibly wonderful benefit concert had aired. Me and some members of my family were all glued to the TV. It was and will always be a very beautiful place in my heart and soul. The 80s were so freakin amazing. This band's performance was not one to miss.

[@Joseph-of2tp]

Duran Duran at their best with all the original band members!!!

[@monicazepeda7937]

Tiempos gloriosos! I L💓VE SIMON LE BON !😘🎵 I L💓VE DURAN DURAN! 😘🎵 Que regresen los 80's!!!!! 👏👏👏

[@holaxd8107]

Si:(

[@ahlivetuhsidamaro150]

I remember hearing this on the radio in Chicago with a friend who died on his motorcycle a month later. I’ll never forget your band and the 80s

[@lindastjohn5007]

John Taylor is great!

[@AMadScientist]

Yep...I saw him and Andy with the Power Station. Great.

[@md1028]

Duran Duran represented everything great about 80's music imo. As you can see there was nothing cookie cutter about them. Tons of bangers from them...

[@theshop62]

We saw Duran Duran in Los Angeles in the 80’s and we just flew to Red Rocks to see them again last month you are right Taylor on the bass was great they were all great wow

[@bowievision8291]

I feel so privileged to be a child of the seventies and still be able to remember that day ❤️❤️❤️

[@walnut4302]

懐かしい！初めて好きになった洋楽バンドです。ジョンは永遠に私の憧れ😊

[@jeanyoung3112]

I watched Live Aid at home with my little daughter & my infant, newly born daughter. 17 months later, had another daughter. Those last 2 daughters of ours grew up and STILL go see Duran Duran when they come around. Explains everything!

[@ks-zp6be]

the reflex is my favorite song since 1984. Duranduran is glowing up top artist all over the world

[@RobertJamesChinneryH]

Top notch band : playing free with other groups for the common good...Simon Le Bon great front man!

[@Audiogeek-kf2ez]

Cannot have a Duran Duran concert without the reflex. What a classic rock song

[@reneegraves1]

i honestly dont see why anyone could hate on this, it is honestly just as good as any of thier other concerts i have seen, and they all have been pretty spectacular

[@chrisc3697]

AWESOME SHOW! I was there and 18 years old, the day was just memorable.

[@MichelleZhou]

It’s because of Simon’s singing

[@needahandle]

It was the one song performed here where simon's voice breaks. View to a Kill. Not this one. I love The Reflex so much. Just a ridiculously joyous romp of a song

[@Badboy-dg1dh]

Big Simon, good voice, big performance all.. Duran❤️❤️👍👍

[@Bobbymustangrx8]

This was Arcadia and the Power Station coming together again for one last time . Thanks for the memories!

[@anapat06]

Finally! On their way to the R&R Hall of Fame were they belong!! I met them back in 2008, really really nice guys.

[@TheCarnivalguy]

They were one of the premier bands of the 2nd British Invasion. I think some people don't know, or have forgotten, just how enormously popular these guys were in the 80s. I was 29 when I saw LiveAid on MTV, with a couple of friends, some beer, and a hand full of joints. I miss my MTV, and my damn youth for that matter. 😁

[@cmath8577]

I think Nick is an amazing non technical keyboard player.Underrated... Very inventive.. All taste..all style and great parts and sounds. For a guy who isn't a "Player" per se..He's written hits/ recorded some incredible music. Tiger Tiger etc

[@Franzie2105]

I love this song for the diversity of the music. It suits so well on Simon's voice.

[@adamatincul2618]

I know, me too! My fav song of DD!

[@joanesgonzaga675]

One more beautiful performance by Duran Duran. They love what they do, they love to play. I had the honor to be in their show in São Paulo (2015), it was a unforgettable experience. Love you guys!!

[@kbc163]

Ah, Live Aid. I was glued to TV all day and most of the night. Remember this fondly. ❤

[@lindaohlin9891]

I was there and I couldn’t wait for Duran Duran to come onstage. I remember it being so hot that day but I loved every minute of it

[@tnt01]

Lucky

[@orb2150tx]

Can't believe such a top class group of musicians pretty much started their first split after this performance. These guys are the best pop musicians, besides Roxy Music. Each member is great in their own right.

[@robertacquarulo1850]

What about George Michael? Both in Wham and as a solo performer is right up there with DD.

[@jamesdavis3559]

Rob Conner These guys were underrated. They should have been in the Rock and roll Hall of fame, not these so-called singers and rappers

[@AIncrívelMeganDestruiuOChucky]

+James Davis Yes, Duran Duran, Yessssssss!!! 👌👌👌👌

[@mbrew3244]

Yeah, we'd have to wait until 2001-2003. Andy wouldn't last the decade.

[@andreak8384]

They took a break before this concert to do their own projects.

[@Empath_Doll]

Good lord !!! John Taylor was and still is beautiful 😍😍😍😍

[@margaretdimick2096]

They were my favorite band then, and still my favorite today. I never got a chance to see them in concert though. They deserve their place in the R&R Hall of Fame.

[@YouBeanz]

Sometimes I forget how funky these mofos were. This is such a great performance. The synths were turned ON too!

[@germanpaino]

back in the 80s, all my schoolmates listened to metal bands at that time. I didn't really give a damn. And although I felt their looks and their judgment towards me for listening to Duran Duran and on top of that, having my folder full of photos of the band. I appreciate having the courage to enjoy it at a time when being just a little bit different was reason enough to be bullied.

[@heidischoening1579]

When I was 12 I was supposed to marry John Taylor...still waiting 35 years later

[@dancing_on_the_valentine_83]

GOOD ONE! 😂🤣

[@cristinanunez2494]

Jaja me too

[@LowcountyLiberalLady]

Me too!!!!!!!

[@maremmamilo5744]

When I was that age I was supposed to marry Madonna, but thank God that did not happen...

[@linaperes4195]

Me too....JT has aged well,

[@habibiyaeini3]

I’ve never noticed this before but Simon looks like Elvis Presley.

[@frankenfurter58]

He also looks lit af in this performance. lol

[@dkonciousblkfemknightman]

He also looks.like someone's mama or grandma...

[@zoemahmud]

I've been a fan of the band since 1984 and i noticed that simon did look like elvis then...it's his features

[@alanbenatar1120]

Totally. In the 80s there was a Smash Hits edition where they compared the 2.

[@aragonankro2428]

Simón siempre a sido guapo,con el look que sea,se ve genial

[@robertchutonogbanua2564]

Wow...that crowd is massive. I remember watching Live Aid on television. Are we ever going to see a concert of this size again?

[@sielorstout1213]

I was 4 1/2 and it was one of my first memories. It was my first time watching so much talent come out of the tv. Rocked my world!

[@davejenkins669]

Never again unfortunately...humanity has nowhere near as much compassion as It did 37 years ago.its a crying shame.i said to my wife earlier,they could of really did this every year but I suppose it's too much to ask of them lol.The reason I believe it was never done again was because of the corruption in Africa.The money got siphoned off and it never reached it's intended targets.Africa failed their own people yet again.nothings changed to date

[@Denilson.Carreiro]

The problem is not the size of the event to make it nowadays but the lack of a great line up like that!

[@robertchutonogbanua2564]

@@Denilson.Carreiro I agree. Who are we paying to watch these days? Harry Styles? Olivia Rodrigo? Shawn Mendes? Justin Bieber? Drake? Travis Scott?

[@Denilson.Carreiro]

@@robertchutonogbanua2564 The big problem with all this "artists" mentioned is that all of them are unemotional. For me, at least. They didn't touch my soul just like our old idols.

[@lebby4ever]

The whole performance in itself wasn't so bad, but it was obvious that they couldn't stand each other any more and the band was...broken...Maybe that was a necessary step to have them now in their maximum shape. Long Life to Duran Duran. God save the Kings ❤️❤️❤️

[@jev7462]

Watching December 2019...DURAN DURAN....Simon Le bon-Lead Vocalist...John Taylor- Bass Guitar....Nick Rhodes-Keyboard....Andy Taylor-Guitar....and Roger Taylor on Drums...

[@cherylhurst7093]

I just never realized how good Duran Duran was when I was listening to a lot of metal and prog rock when they were around. I knew a couple of their songs that I liked - but this concert is amazing.

[@karen64watson.]

John is one of the best bassist ever .They were despised at the time but they were and still are great musicians .Talented .

[@thefozzybear]

I hope we can gather in a crowd like this again.

[@Jorge_Broa]

Duran Duran could have been the biggest band in the world. And still be today. Changed their formula, lost members, released poor songs, and that's how history went... But from 1981 to 1985, boy, they were THE kings.

[@weaselsuit]

I remember watching this and thinking how great it was that you could finally hear Andy Taylor’s guitar in the mix. Of course, this was the last appearance of the original lineup (for a long long time)

[@MrBighairyass]

People have no idea how high John and Andy were during this performance. Duran Duran was at a point where they were big but wanted to get away from one another - they needed a break from touring. They are told at the last minute that they had to play Live Aid even though they hadn’t practiced for months. The band arrives at the stadium and they are thrown on stage. All things considered, they did pretty good...

[@thepanel2935]

Andy's nickname was 'Sniffer' amongst the band, and that was from their _earliest_ days! No kidding! Where did you get the info about them being prevailed upon to perform at short notice? I guess they hadn't practiced because Nick and Simon had black hair (they were in Arcadia at that point, not Duran), while Andy and John were playing as The Power Station.

[@groovymovie3213]

Simon and John still do that little forehead touch when they perform today. The love between them is so wonderful to see.

[@jenniferlundquist9475]

I just watched a documentary and they could barely stand each other during this performance, so the fact that they did that head touch was pretty key. I love that they eventually rallied and never completely broke up still perform today. I finally got to see them live in 2019…my life long dream as a die hard Duranie since the early 80’s.

[@smithkakuta7361]

John Taylor is a very handsome guy....this time and now

[@comatoo]

John Taylor was a pretty man before Johnny Depp

[@nadogrl]

comatoo - So true!!!

[@c4test]

John Taylor's face score 9,17 measured by golden ratio and facial features, higher than johnny depp, brad pitt, robert pattinson, david beckham, ian somerhalder and all of duran's members

[@samanthalewin4397]

He has lovely bone structure and eyes.

[@1w598]

One piece Fortest Omg girl, how do you know this?? LOL

[@orctowngrot8842]

'The reflex' is a description of elements of the AUTOMATIC systems of the Divine machine. Duran Duran also served GOD. Everything does.

[@Tere_Torner]

37 years late, Duran Duran still rock

[@phil2208]

they were considered a pop band at the time, for teens girls loved them, and still they play their instrument and they kick ass major difference

[@judyb1539]

That was such an unforgettable day!! I got up at 5 a.m. to wait to see these guys!!! Watched it straight through the night.❤️

[@daisie222]

Me, too!

[@RamManNo1]

These guys are unique. People can call them “synth” or “boyband” or whatever, but yet at the core they are just a great legit band.

[@angelicasilberstein3928]

Those were the days when Australia seemed to be the empire of global pop music. Great talent , greetings from Argentina

[@doreenchavez5991]

Excellent sounds bass so great to hear favorite band ever so good

[@anakinwildstar8759]

This is in their 'arcadia' phase/era...nick dyed his hair back to black , so did simon , and they all basically shed their make-up/blond bangs look. Trust me, late 80s Duran was very good..and their best CD ever IMO..is "Medazzaland"..it was very deep and underrated.

[@athfdrizzle]

love ur comment bro. medazzaland!

[@mgparis]

Absolutely. Pretty much all of their music after Ordinary World and Come Undone is criminally underrated... people seemed to give up on them, yet they never ceased to give us brilliance - and never will :)

[@comicbookguy7583]

The Only band EVER where the bassist and the keyboardist were more popular than the singer

[@dinofabrizzi2116]

I honestly dont think so..

[@samanthalewin6210]

Not true.

[@1w598]

ComicBook Guy Who's the keyboardist??

[@elainemendeleck6246]

@@1w598 Nick Rhodes

[@tancrati]

influential, but Simon is not exactly a 4 of cups (the lowest card in the trick)

[@ceferinogonzales7480]

Early 80's band! Late 80's belong to U2 and GnR. Even JT recognized it. Live Aid was the turning point. U2 had a splendid performance in Wembley while Duran2 who headlined JFK Philadelpia didn't; View to a Kill was the # 1 song that week in American Billboard July 13, 85

[@arielcavalieribassplayer]

Although I continue to listen to and admire their albums and follow their entire career to this day, a large part of me feels that this was "the last Duran Duran concert".

[@soxster101]

Another milestone in pop culture history. Live Aid! As Grace Slick put it..."Your generation's (my generation) Woodstock "

[@magg93]

They were massive back then .. One of the major acts that night

[@fabricioassismg5622]

I'm back on my childhood on the 80's!

[@LeroyESPN]

Moi aussi.

[@ceciliam.327]

So do I.... By Cecilia from Rome Italy

[@mztweety1374]

Same

[@AIncrívelMeganDestruiuOChucky]

@Fabrício Assis MG comeback and stay ! 😂😂😂👌👌👌

[@britishuntouchables2883]

me too, great music, amazing singer's miss those times.

[@Twonne1]

Wow, this was my generation.....Life was so care free. The music was energetic, imaginative and magical. My have times completely changed for this generation today.

[@HooperWest]

The shit Nick does on this Song is just amazing! 👍 Song is still fresh 40 years on! 👍

[@njdrummer7120]

If you grew up in the early 80s and were a product of the 80s. DD was in your home on mtv every day. They were gods of the 80s

[@dandansen571]

They were at their apex on that day, July 13th, 1985. Duran Duran had the number one single in the US that very day - afterwards it all went a bit south.

[@annieskywalker6405]

Seeing them in their heyday is one of my fondest concert memories.. amazing energy and music!