Posts Tagged ‘duran duran’
6.13.18 We are officially old: Simon Le Bon is a Glamfather. Er, Grandfather
Duran Duran fans, it’s official: We are old. How do I know this? Because — as had to happen eventually — Simon Le Bon became a grandfather on June 6. I figure there are stages in the life of teen fandom: You find the object of affection (OOA) You lust after OOA You write fanfic…
Read More3.28.16 20 Years in NYC, Pt. 4: ‘They’re touching you!’
Having stakes in the city — that is, a mortgage — and being here during a national tragedy seemed to forge a whole new sense of belonging for me. By 2002, I’d been in New York City for over five years and it was the place I never knew I wanted to be but couldn’t imagine being anywhere else.
Read MoreNew religion
Skipped SXSW, the film/interactive/music extravaganza nuttiness in Austin, TX this year. Didn't miss it. Even more strangely, I didn't blink much when I learned that The Band of My Youth would be headlining a show at Stubb's, one of the best rib joints in the city, and home to big acts during the madness (including…
Read MoreGoody goody (again!)
Thanks, y'all! Vox "Gooded" me again. For this! Apparently, the secret is to drop a name or two. Or a shoe, in the case of George Clooney. Heh. Good for you Totally the best November ever, so far!
Read MoreNeon lights are bright on Broadway
There are many consequences of Getting Older, and I have refused to whine about most of them. It is boring to talk about gray hairs. (Being blonde and a dyer this isn't an issue yet.) About not moving as fast as you once did. About having to buy creams to cover things that never needed…
Read MoreO keyboardist, where art thou?
O keyboardist, where art thou? There may be a few things worse than having to sit at home and wait for Nick Rhodes to call you, but after a whole day of hanging around for this, I'm kind of over it. Plus, I have laundry downstairs that needs collecting. Life is truly a collection of…
Read MoreLollipop!
Oh, so very clever. The Wild Boys Of course, I know exactly which is which. More over here. Link via Dooce
Read MoreIt’s Good to Sweat Together, 2007 Edition
DD at Hammerstein Ballroom 6-17-07 "So, you're not going to go home and say this was the worst Duran Duran concert you've ever been to, right?"Well, John. What to say. When you: start 15 minutes late and come out on stage to collectively inform the fans that they're now going to hear selected tracks from…
Read MoreIt’s good to sweat together
You! Yes, you! Said in a sing-song voice, because at heart I'm about 14: I – am – going – to – Duran – DuranOn – June – 17 – becauseI – am – a – single – thirtysomething – fan – with (Apparently) – too – much – spare – cash Nyah, nyah! (Though…
Read MoreRandom notes
The man, the myth Random bits of thought because I don't have the wherewithal to put together something coherent: – the trial of the century is over. Well, for me. Suffice it to say that the guy got the money he wanted. More here.– there's a "House" marathon on this Sunday, which means all is…
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