John Taylor, Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran Induct Roxy Music at the 2019 Hall of Fame Ceremony

John Taylor & Simon Le Bon of Duran Duran Induct Roxy Music at the 2019 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony.
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[@glennpagemusic]

"Without Roxy Music there would be no Duran Duran." - John Taylor. Thank God for both bands!!!

[@RSTAR2009]

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[@RSTAR2009]

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[@BedlamAndBones]

The audience response alone to these two presenting speaks mountains as to how much Duran Duran belongs in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. They are one of the most CRIMINALLY underrated bands of all time.

[@martok2112]

Agreed! My all time favorite band.

[@RSTAR2009]

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[@nicolasduffy3969]

Dd had a great carrer not considered being underrated

[@chasetower6773]

Of course not by the fans. Mostly the Music Media

[@rpoberhausen]

Agreed. Got branded as a “ boy band “. Victims of mtv. Fantastic band though

[@mogznwaz]

Duran Duran should be in the Hall of Fame!

[@judyb1539]

DURAN DURAN SHOULD RUN THE HALL OF FAME SO THEY CAN DECIDE WHO TO LEAVE IN AND LEAVE OUT!!👊

[@rowniteranger]

It's about damn time!

[@sharonisaac445]

They will Be.!!!

[@sandrafaith]

Absolutely agree.

[@teddybears4life240]

YES THEY SHOULD!!! 💗💚💙💜

[@lindapatino1591]

Duran Duran should be nominated and inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

[@everettemartin92]

I'm surprised, shocked they NEVER were. DURANIE forever 💖💖🎶🎶🎸🎸🤘🤘

[@drdebbie03]

Talked to John about it and he laughed.. Said essentially that it meant nothing to them to be in the RRHOF. To him, they didn't need it for affirmation, recognition or legacy of the band. You know, I live in Cleveland area and we know It's a joke really. First, nominations are political, a small committee of 5,i believe, it's subjective, and many bands, like DD, who have been eligible for a long time, very worthy and influential, are overlooked. Like who wants Guns and Roses? What about the Go-Go's.. The first all female band who wrote and played their own instruments.. How long did it take for Rush to get inducted? I mean, c'mon, the induction ceremony isn't even at the rock hall. It's in NYC. No one wants to come. I've been to the RRHOF. If it weren't MLK day and admission wasn't free, who could afford it? It's essentially a museum of memorabilia, wardrobe, posters. The only cool thing I saw was one of John Lennon's pianos and you could see the cigarette burn marks where he would rest it as he composed. I know the person who has the petition going to get Duran Duran into the Rock Hall, and he has worked hard in drumming up support everywhere for this to happen. But tbh, it means nothing. The Rock Hall is just a hoax

[@jodysteck322]

City living heavy trouble / City living rough / We are given angry heart but anger's not enough / Sin of the city / The sin of the city

[@chrisbacos]

@@drdebbie03 there are so many bands, solo artists and announcers going back go to the 50s and 60s that should have been inducted years ago. I'll take Duran Duran over Guns and Roses any day.

[@stiofandundealgan1280]

You're damn right and their last outstanding LP is a further proof !!!

[@heatherjones2701]

Who else is still waiting for DD to FINALLY get in themselves? Like they deserve!

[@CBGB_1977]

Heather Jones Definitely! It's time!

[@kiwi9147]

Heather Jones they aren’t in??... ridiculous !!!!!

[@sandyunichoco]

Amen!!

[@kristiny4727]

It’s appalling!

[@erikaowens1157]

It’s Waaaaay past time for my Boys to be in the RRHOF!!!

[@BomCombateProducoes]

Sad, but is true. Duran Duran deserve to be included of Hall Of Fame. For you multimedia work, more than 100 millions albums sold, your influence, creativity and stay together in last 40 years without interrupt. A global band, the face of synth pop, the great band of 80 a d the most important band in the world. Viva Duran Duran.

[@Bawbster1]

Actually... when touring for Pop Trash, Warren Cuccurullo had a crazy, roid-rage filled temper tantrum / fit and the band split up. They didn't play a gig again for a few years until the original line-up got back together. So there was about 2 years of inactivity. If only 1 person didn't join, yes even Andy, it would not have happened. When they did get back together, they couldn't decide would would tell Warren that he was out, so they simply didn't - bit of a dick move, but name a band who never pulled a dick move, so meh. Apparently all was forgiven and Nick and Warren even worked together on a project.

[@lisamelroy2855]

They have this section of the Rock Hall that pays special tribute to the purveyors of music videos. Based on that alone, it's criminal that Duran Duran isn't in there!

[@BomCombateProducoes]

@@Bawbster1 I think you're wrong. Simon suffered a "block" to write. The band never stopped, they continued to perform and made 2 albums that do not qualify at all with Duran Duran. Hugs

[@ericshippie1563]

Well said sir

[@Bawbster1]

@@BomCombateProducoes it happened in San Diego. Warren had a fit in the dressing room and no member of the band wanted to go in for about 2 hours while Warren wrecked a bunch of things... that was the last show that line-up played.

[@lizloa8350]

The reason John is mouthing what Simon is saying is because John wrote that speech himself. Anyone who is familiar enough with John's written word can hear his style and this is so him. He reminds me of a parent mouthing to his child his lines while watching him perform in a school play. Yes it's awkward but it makes me laugh because it tells of John's ownership of their words. And Simon seems just tickled pink, beaming at John as he's taking his turn to speak, showing his pleasure at his bandmate's talent for writing and storytelling. So much affection between the two.

[@user-xq9wv3ox1p]

You are right, some of the sentences in their speech were quoted from John's book. I don't understand why these freaks are nitpicking about it. They're either insane or jealous of John.

[@anna-maria1412]

Thank you! I wanted to say the exact same thing

[@jayg5391]

Let him mouth the words! It's not illegal lol

[@christinebrett4825]

They have been good friends with years

[@aba1791]

I love how Simon looks at John with admiration and respect, that's family right there

[@J.L.Nelson]

Duran Duran changed the music scene forever when they took the video making process out of the studio and onto locations such as Sri Lanka and Antigua. They made the videos seem like mini movies and they were the first band to do so. The press ate them up, people were going wild calling them, "The second invasion of British pop". They deserve to be in the hall of fame. Rightfully so.

[@martinmcdonald4207]

I thought it was all about the music. Can't remember much of that from Duran.!

[@simoncharleslebon8436]

@@martinmcdonald4207 Hi

[@martinmcdonald4207]

Well what can I say other than I wasn't a teenage girl in the '80's. Sorry if I offended.

[@Empath_Doll]

Gawd JT and Simon still fine like wine. Yummy 😍😍

[@marciahelenasilvamarciahea7437]

It's awesome to see Simon Le Bon and John Taylor speaking about Musics! Duran Duran is a Fantastic Band that I love too much since 80's! Congratulations Duran Duran!

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

John Taylor is still the most gorgeous man in all of music.

[@rossanameneses6519]

I vote for Duran Duran to be in the Music Hall of Fame, they deserve it. Hope someone is listening. I have loved their music.

[@juanitopadilla7472]

Me too. I love their music.

[@sydneyc.6714]

Thank you so much Duran Duran for introducing me to Roxy Music.

[@RadioLaPrincess]

If any group deserves it, it's Duran Duran. They are still influential and popular. Rock Hall of Fame, Induct them next year!

[@glennpagemusic]

Roxy Music - the greatest art rock band of all time, inducted by their greatest progeny. Love both bands!

[@judymasinelli9855]

Best Band Ever! ❤❤❤❤❤ROXY MUSIC ❤❤❤❤❤ Sounds of Love to my ears, heart & soul since my late husband introduced me to RM November 8, 1975. Yes, Bowie was my first love, but Roxy Music moved to my top band to see when they toured the USA Midwest of Chicago or Saint Louis. Beautiful introduction by Duran Duran.

[@JC-yz1sf]

AND IN 2022 DURAN DURAN ARE FINALLY NOMINATED!! Go vote!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@timotapiolehtonen6053]

yes finally,vote ewery day please dd desorved that

[@kathydean45]

Still love John Taylor 40 years later

[@CBGB_1977]

YES!! Duran is perfect for the induction of Roxy! 🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️

[@annespan65]

Ooooh the crush I had on JT in my teenybopper period! Then years later "Ordinary World" came into my so-called adult world and moved me so much and i rediscovered DD with zeal. It is an outrage that DD have not been inducted into HOF. Wouldn't it be so magnificent if next year the Roxy gents were to induct DD!

[@1969monkfish]

I hated Duran when growing up, all the girls at school loved em, but like you, Ordinary world came out and well, it's now my go to track when I need a uplift, learnt to appreciate the band more, and will always be stuck in the 80s' with my favourite bands....

[@TigergirlM]

When JT smiles, I feel like a 15 year old girl again... butterflies, and catch my breath... an instant transport to the amazing times with Duran Duran, day and night, of my youth. 🤭🥰

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

Me too. I adore him.

[@TheWunderchica]

Yep.

[@sl4983]

I know right??? 😮

[@RoRiodd]

love Duran Duran!!

[@soxster101]

Ok, it's time to induct Duran Duran into that hallowed hall of fame. What they did for music videos is unmeasurable. They helped define it into an art form. Not just a promotional tool but an art form. And they helped define the sound of an entire decade! Everytime they came out with a new hit you were glued to the TV set to watch the video. If we would have had the technology of the internet and social media then...they would have been the biggest media darlings ever! Not that they weren't but even larger than life! I have spoken! NO argument!

[@teddybears4life240]

they should be in there...ROCK HALL IS 14 YEARS 2 LATE...THE USA FANS ARE NOT HAPPY.

[@JC-yz1sf]

@@teddybears4life240 they’re nominated this year!!! Finally!!

[@perlacarolinasandovalsuazo9372]

Definitely Duran Duran is one of my favorites bands. They are awesome. I love them. Simon le Bon and John Taylor are really amazing!

[@jeffgreen7629]

A truly amazing band. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6HPXp-YaahsrM0

[@allexisberry7367]

The women still going crazy for John Taylor 😂😂 me too!!!

[@glennpagemusic]

Roxy Music are fantastic. Every album they ever made is great. The first four completely blew my mind the first time I heard them.

[@glennoc8585]

John and simon pushing 60 but look younger than my 45 year old friends. Herbal tea and a morning run i suppose.

[@levisguy53]

simon was about 61 and john was about 59

[@PhilR09]

They're wonderful musicians and great human beings! I'm sure the money helps keep them looking young!

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

John is an avid runner. He said that's how he keeps his energy on stage!

[@niaocai7745]

HOW IS IT POSSIBLE JOHN'S STUNNING BEAUTY IS TIMELESS?? IT'S NOT FAIR!! IS HE A VAMPIRE OR WHAT??? HE GOT IT EACH DAY MORE!! HOT!!💣💣!SIMON DOES AS WELL!! THEY'RE BOTH TERRIFIC!!

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

niao cai look like he’s had some work as I met him few years ago and he looks younger and less wrinkly now .

[@niaocai7745]

@@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972 ANYWAY...HE'S ALWAYS.....HIM!!!!!

[@KittyCatFurbabiesMaria1972]

niao cai HES ALWAYS SOMETHING !

[@JohnWick74]

kittyCat Furbabies yes rude from my own experience and others I know who have met him .

[@EDen-tn3ov]

KittyCat Furbabies and JohnWick, You two keep leaving the same comments year after year on every video of John Taylor. I saw your comments on another John Taylor's video and it's weird that you and JohnWick are always in the same comment section at the same time, trashing John's reputation. I dont think that's merely a coincidence.

[@golondrina62]

It's about time! Duran Duran are fans at heart and they're still going strong 41 years on. They make people truly, genuinely, irrationally happy every single time they speak or play a note. Bravo Wild Boys!

[@mgparis]

Simon's smile makes my insides melt...

[@davidcopson5800]

Are you an ice-cream?

[@SebGeddy]

John Taylor is so cool!

[@kimberlyferguson4460]

John Taylor, my childhood 🥰 crush. He still looks good 😊

[@PeggyR70]

Duran Duran is the reason I got into Roxy. Roxy is one of my favorite bands to this day.

[@griseldadominguez8734]

Same, John talking about In every dream house a heartbrake, got me into Roxy

[@MsElke11]

I was 14 when I went to my first DD concert in 1984!! History repeats itself every generation!!

[@MsElke11]

and in my darkened bedroom, I realized what I wanted to be....

[@honeyyylemon9122]

Oh my Gosh i am so jealous

[@jimkerr1873]

What a fantastic introduction John and Simon did there. And it seems like it came from the heart. Roxy Music were a fantastic band and I still listen to their music today.

[@violetenergy4392]

Damn!!! These two legends still looking fine like 🍷 wine💜💜🥰🥰 Duran Duran HALL OF FAME NOW!!!👍💯

[@katiaregina6983]

Bassist John Taylor and Simon Le Bon, lead singer of the band📯🎷🎸🎶🎶🎤🎛 Duran, duran, are gread competent musicans from long decades 80 to 90 who continue to be successful in their pop and classical🎷🎶🎵 music. They are artists who deserve great💙💜 affection and respect.👍👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@paulgrant1988]

Wow!!.. lebon and John looking super cool here!.. they belong in hall of fame , 40 years in music biz.. and still making new albums every few years!. Duran are absolutely incredible!!.

[@bigworldddd9566]

Wow!!! 92.7 WLIR!!! So glad John gave a shout out to one of the great, truly alternative radio stations of the time! MIss those days :(

[@bitchykins]

I got a new car three years ago with Sirius XM, and when I heard Larry the Duck on First Wave I shouted so loudly that the driver next to me got startled. LIR was the bomb.

[@stiofandundealgan1280]

Eternal and legendary music band introduced by his natural and legendary music fans and sons, Simon and John, wow, so logical ; only DD could do this !!! Love so both bands !

[@iamannathanks942]

Love you John 😘😘

[@wyn8560]

Simon is Soo much hotter. Always has been always will be.💖😉

[@wyn8560]

@@RSTAR2009Thanks, all signed

[@RSTAR2009]

@@wyn8560 thanks Wendy! I love Roxy Music too! Someone used caps to stop "harassing" you all - it hurt me so bad. I will be more careful 😀

[@wyn8560]

@@RSTAR2009 Sounds like you're the one being "harrassed". Keep up the good work..

[@RSTAR2009]

@@wyn8560 please add me on Facebook: Ramon Ronnie

[@smiller4659]

Congratulations Duran Duran 2022 inductees into the RR Hall of Fame!!

[@thomasfilmer9717]

Duran Duran is the best band of the 80’s....there I said it....let the hate or praise commence 😁

[@kimfaithful1067]

Duran Duran for ever 🤩

[@MsHazza73]

What a brilliant induction. Couldn’t have been inducted by anybody better. ✨🙌🏼 Beautifully articulated and a wonderful trip down memory lane for Roxy Music. A fitting tribute and induction 👏🏼✨🎼🎤🎸

[@skarlethmiranda8904]

John !!!!! Wow 🤩

[@rodaviva1]

My respects to Andy Taylor, I wish full recovery for this great guitarrist. And what about Warren Cuccurullo?? The genius that created the riffs of "Ordinary World" and "Come undone". The Wedding Album is a Warren's masterpiece

[@GalaxyHasSweatStains]

I can't stop playing notorious💘im playing it every day. I love Duran Duran😍

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

IT IS VERY AMAZING!

[@johnalbert5187]

When in America @duranduran always take @amtrak ... I crossed paths with them twice... And it reminded me of time gone by 💕

[@martinsmith6342]

So finally happily that Duran Duran is finally getting a nomination!About time!One of my favorite all-time groups!Bravo Duran Duran!

[@violet7991]

Yes finally! I recommend brandon flowers to induct.

[@martinsmith6342]

@@violet7991 That is totally awesome!

[@Bawbster1]

When the hell is the Rock and Roll hall of Fame become legit and induct Duran Duran. I don't care if they are still active as a band... induct them already.

[@sudanbewaobdedebo]

It's about time too!!! Roxy were the Glam Rockers of the 70's 🎉

[@roxannecab]

What a better band to induct Roxy than Duran Duran! 🙌🧚‍♀️👏👏👏🙌🙌💖💖💖🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳🙌🙌🎊🎉🪅🪅🪅

[@jenniferlappe5459]

My John... 💛💛💛💛🧡🧡🧡

[@jenniferlappe5459]

ALWAYS and always..

[@dublingirl6945]

They are both gorgeous but John is stunning xx they should be in the rock and roll Hall of fame John is a bass god, Simon vocals and I could listen to John talk all day 😍😍

[@andreaboys]

Totally Agree.!!Simon is the Voice and John is amazing..is like a wine !!

[@nicolasduffy3969]

The stadium screaming more for simon lebon and john taylor than roxy music, DD have so many hits, survive all the decades..they should be in the hall of fame

[@manofbeard]

Brian Ferry is one of the smoothest vocalists ever.

[@davidcopson5800]

Bryan*

[@cuddlygengal]

Agreed 👍🏻😍

[@kevinluis468]

I agree Bryan Ferry is underrated

[@Badboy-dg1dh]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Unico gruppo ad esser riuscito a superare la decade 80,seppur con alti e bassi,ma questa e'la vita . Gli 80 hanno dato con facilita' ma anche tolto con la stessa facilita'. I duran cambiando generi musicali esprimendo una creativita'veramente fuori dal comune non da tutti sono riusciti ad essere qua'. Molto amati ma anche molto invidiati e molto ,molto GRANDI!

[@robj8201]

See john still can’t resist backing vocals....Viva ROXY MUSIC🎶❤️🎶

[@victorrodrigues3056]

Duran Duran the best one, the Brazilian people still loving you!

[@manofbeard]

John still drawing the screams from the ladies. I’ve seen Duran a couple of time’s and when John gets introduced the women raise the damn roof of it rafters lol..

[@JTforeverL]

I'd been screaming my head off too!. He was absolutely gorgeous and still is a very good looking older man. He's still has that signature smile after all these years. Keep smiling, Johnny Angel.

[@emilymathews7073]

JTforever1987 L agree; could not have said it better.

[@johnvaughan8011]

Yeah legendary! My era lol

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

He could get any girl even now if he wasn't married even at 61. God he's gorgeous!

[@kristinengman2701]

I love them so much! Simon Le Bon snd John Taylor are so hot! And I adore Roxy Music!!!!

[@jasonfrye1565]

My god Simon and John look 👀 amazing!! Roxy Music swagger alert 🚨

[@johntague]

Duran Duran should be in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Long overdue.

[@simonedgbaston]

⭐️🎶✨️ Duran Duran are here Today because of all the wonderful Music that they absorbed in them early 70s Days ✨️🎵⭐️

[@bitchykins]

Simon holding up a finger to signal that the ladies needed to shush is the absolute best. And Roxy Music is incredible. A well-deserved addition to the list of inductees.

[@johnlopez3996]

It would have really been cool if John Taylor had been given the opportunity to play bass with Roxy Music that evening.

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

Wow! They look fantastic!! Especially John Taylor!!! He's still a babe!!!!

[@cocoyeabroom]

So warm, so articulate, evocative and sincere. DD did Roxy Music justice. A privilege to hear.

[@suecondon1685]

These boys shared my teenage years, Simon is my age, they're my inspiration. They should be getting this award. 💖

[@sl4983]

They can barely get the crowd to quiet down, they're so excited to see Simon and John 😍🤩

[@karynsheer4304]

John Taylor is ageless!!! He looks amazing!!!

[@karynsheer4304]

Finally, Duran Duran hopefully will make it into The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022!!!

[@ernestoramirez5110]

Thank you JT for mentioning the best radio station that ever existed. WLIR, the station that dared to be different.

[@francokelly5270]

Love me some John & Simon! ❤️❤️

[@yukiharu839]

Grabe hindi nagbabago sila Simon & John!My favorite band ever DD❤️❤️

[@jjrj8568]

you know why DD were so cool in the '80s? because they were '70s kids-teens. You can't go wrong absorbing that magic

[@justanotherlyd2325]

Well done Duran Duran, such an amazing band..💙🇦🇺

[@moneypenny1267]

Oh my Duran Duran ♥️

[@injanhoi1]

I was a big fan of Roxy Music and they were somewhat before my time. I was born in 1969. I was not a big fan of Duran Duran and I was surprised to hear John Taylor say ""Without Roxy Music there would be no Duran Duran."

[@maxinpains6937]

Congratulations.... It was a hell of a ride listening to you guys music ... THANK YOU

[@TheChadTI]

I love that DD have become the futuristic/stylized rock band they imagined themselves to be since the beginning.

[@hilary.teanti]

Massive respect to Duran Duran for doing this, knowing that they have been overlooked and not inducted, when there are people and bands who have not achieved anywhere near what these guys did, somehow in there . . . WTF ?!?!

[@danjones3176]

Nile Rogers is on the RRHOF board, I'm sure he's working on getting DD in, I'd say they get nominated/ inducted in the next 2 years.

[@lisamelroy2855]

Was he recently appointed? I hope he can work some magic and get them on the short list!

[@jonmccormick8683]

He can't because Duran Duran is his band now.

[@tcmusic6429]

@@jonmccormick8683 false.

[@markkendrick7547]

Brian Ferry....The Godfather of GQ....And Phil , and Andy and ENO.....🎤🎸🎸🎺🎹🥁🔥👊🙏

[@grahamfuller5156]

Absolute legends. That Duran is not in the HOF is a travesty.

[@groofoot]

That will change before 2022 ends 8-)

[@dotachin2874]

Still waiting for Duran Duran, they are really deserve this award

[@kray97]

Whether Duran Duran makes the Hall of Fame or not will not change their positive contribution to so many people's lives.

[@aba1791]

For the morons who ask why John is mouthing Simon: HE WROTE THE SPEECH

[@brendencraven4677]

Duran Duran is in MY hall of fame! ❤️ Simon

[@kymodriscoll7759]

My two favourite bands. Song track to my life ❤

[@lourdesvargas7722]

El churrisimo Jhon Taylor!!

[@JTforeverL]

Palabra vieja pero si, John es un churro o como diria mi segunda madre : era/es todavia un budin ! =) Ya mas actualizado: de joven era un POTRO y estaba RE FUEERTE!! mas fuerte q trompada de boxeador. Jajajjajaja.

[@lourdesvargas7722]

​@@JTforeverL jajajaja era lo que se decia cuando yo era chibola y el es de esa epoca en resumen hasta ahora lo es!!

[@mariaestelahostan6957]

Lourdes Vargas es unos de los hombres más guapos ( músicos ) del mundo

[@juanvida9644]

Duran Duran forever.

[@saraenneking4652]

John is still hot

[@johnvaughan8011]

Fabulous speech guys and SO worthy of inducting Roxy

[@Durancrazy]

Thank you Simon and John for Duran Duran.

[@erinfraise6154]

Duran Duran's induction is LONG overdue.

[@brendaechols2228]

SLB such a handsome charming gentleman! That smile can launch 1000 ships!

[@debrawilliams7983]

They both look great!!! Bravo!!!!

[@30Irwin]

John's soundcheck story is repeated verbatim from his autobiography; must have made an incredible impact on him.