Obsessive music fan, specifically Bowie, Heart, Cheap Trick, Roxy Music, etc.
Annie Zaleski
40 Years Ago: A Stand-Alone Single Finally Sends Duran Duran to the Top
“Is There Something I Should Know?” spent two weeks atop the U.K. chart, while U.S. listeners had to wait.
Five Reasons George Michael Should Be in the Rock Hall of Fame
His 1987 LP 'Faith' was a hit on the pop and R&B charts, won a Grammy for Album of the Year, and spent weeks at No. 1.
30 Years Ago: Duran Duran Makes a Comeback With the Wedding Album
The 1993 LP marked band's return to the Top 10 in almost a decade.
40 Years Ago: Eurythmics’ ‘Sweet Dreams’ Becomes a Triumph of Resiliency
At this point, they were still reeling from a few tumultuous years.
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 Gets Moody on ‘Save a Prayer’
Single became the highest-charting hit from the 'Rio' LP in their home country.
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.
How Guns N’ Roses Overcame Self-Doubt to Cover ‘Live and Let Die’
Band intensified its classic-rock worship on 'Use Your Illusion I,' recording heavy version of Wings hit.
40 Years Ago: How Duran Duran Found Disco-Pop Bliss With ‘Girls on Film’
Band's third single took them to a whole other level.
40 Years Ago: Duran Duran Take First Steps to Fame on Debut LP
An initial hit single ignited spark for group's first album.