Obsessive music fan, specifically Bowie, Heart, Cheap Trick, Roxy Music, etc.
Annie Zaleski
30 Years Ago: Duran Duran Begins a Second Act With ‘Ordinary World’
This was the second of three songs Simon Le Bon wrote for his late friend David Miles.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Releases the Buoyant ‘Rio’
Single from the band's same-named album quickly became one of their most popular songs.
25 Years Ago: INXS Plays Their Last Show With Michael Hutchence
Nearly 7,000 unwitting fans gathered in Burgettstown, Penn., to hear history being made.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Gets Moody on ‘Save a Prayer’
Single became the highest-charting hit from the 'Rio' LP in their home country.
40 Years Ago: ‘Fast Times at Ridgemont High’ Soundtrack Ushers in the ’80s
Mix of current and seasoned artists worked because it reflected the musical shifts happening in the era.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Release the Masterful ‘Rio’
Band's breakthrough album from 1982 arrived at a perfect moment in time.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran’s ‘Hungry Like the Wolf’ Begins Its Long Ascent
One of their signature songs didn't take an easy road to set-list immortality.
Five Reasons Duran Duran Should Be in the Rock Hall
Induction would be the cherry (... ice-cream smile) on top of a 40-plus year career.
35 Years Ago: ‘Light of Day’ Puts Joan Jett on the Movie Map
Rocker starred alongside Michael J. Fox in the 1987 film.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Close 1981 With Throwback ‘My Own Way’
Non-album single eventually ended up on 'Rio' in rerecorded and different form.