Duran Duran is a prominent British pop-rock band formed in Birmingham, United Kingdom, in 1978. Known for their pioneering integration of pop, rock, and electronic music, they helped define the New Wave genre of the 1980s. Their innovative music videos captured the early MTV era, boosting their international fame. The band has undergone several line-up changes but is best known for members Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John Taylor, and Roger Taylor. Duran Duran achieved massive success with singles such as 'Hungry Like the Wolf', 'Rio', and 'Girls on Film'. Albums like 'Rio' and 'Seven and the Ragged Tiger' are considered defining works. The band has received numerous awards, including Brit Awards and a Grammy, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022. Duran Duran continues to record and tour, maintaining a significant impact on popular culture.
