Power Station’s “Some Like It Hot” single is released. "Save a Prayer" was finally released on 9 August 1982, and peaked at #2 on the UK charts in mid September 1982, becoming the album's biggest hit. Even with Duran Duran on hold, band members were soon anxious to record new music, leading to a supposedly temporary split into two side projects. Town and Country Club, London, England (as The Krush Brothers) After Duffy left Duran Duran early in 1979, a few guitarists were auditioned, mostly unsuccessfully, as well as a handful of vocalists. On 25 October 2006, Duran Duran parted company with Andy Taylor once again. The construction of it, the melodic content, the lyrics, some of the sounds... they're very different for us." "[38] In contrast the New York Times said, "Duran Duran's newfound disillusionment may mark a step toward maturity...they managed to catch a trend on the upswing, perhaps "Notorious" suggests that for late 1980s grit and pessimism is coming into style.
Capitol Records hold a major press conference in New York City; to preserve his voice, Simon does not attend. The first broadcast of Off the Record, a Duran Duran concert recorded at Chichester Festival in November 1981, airs on TV. Six Flags Over Georgia, Atlanta, GA, USA All dates are sold out.
The band is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The Bush Administration found it necessary to invade Panama to rid the country of General Manuel Noriega. The mega-mix “Burning the Ground” captures some of their finest recorded moments. The expanded physical album, including various format special packages, was released in March 2011, only weeks after the 30th anniversary of the band's first release "Planet Earth". This mix eventually resurfaced on the Kershenbaum version of the "Rio" album in November 1982.[3]. Created by Nick Rhodes (keyboards) and John Taylor (bass) in Birmingham, England in 1978, it later add took in Roger Taylor (drums), Andy Taylor (guitar), and Simon Le Bon (lead vocals). Capitol Center, Largo, Maryland An official press release was issued in April 1986 confirming his departure.
During the week of 2 October, the US version of the "Carnival" EP actually entered the album charts at #98. The Forum, Los Angeles, CA, USA (2 dates; The Bangles join the band onstage for a rendition of “If She knew What She Wants” at the band’s second show on July 25th)
The group films the video “Ordinary World” in California with Director Nick Egan. "There's one song so far that's a frontrunner to be the first single. ", Duran Duran now had five US Top Twenty hits from three different albums in a single year. The Power Station perform “Some Like It Hot” and “Bang A Gong” on Saturday Night Live; this turns out to be Robert Palmer’s only live performance with the band. Lansdowne Park, Ottawa, ONT, Canada
Ahoy, Rotterdam, Holland The band and their management agree to hire director Russell Mulcahy, who directed “Planet Earth,” to work on several more videos. Dates include The Channel (Boston), Bayou Theatre (Washington, DC), Eastside Club (Philadelphia), Le Club Montreal, El Macambo (Toronto), First Avenue (Minnesota), Parkwest (Chicago), The Metro (Boston), Nitro (Detroit), Pirate’s Cove (Cleveland), Park West (Chicago), I Beam (San Francisco), Peppermint Lounge (New York City) and Danceteria (New York City). Simon and Nick appear on Larry King Live in Washington, DC.