Duran duran concert5/19/2023 ![]() ![]() The 100-minute set, split up into three sections, was perfectly timed to maximize audience engagement with each subsequent chart-topper.Īs the legendary band started with “The Wild Boys,” it was clear they have not sacrificed their virtuoso abilities for a safer, auto-tuned presentation. They were joined by saxophonist Simon Willescroft, electric guitarist Dominic Brown, vocalists Rachael O’Connor and Anna Ross, alongside Nile Rodgers (he and his band Chic opened the night before) and pianist Mike Garson who assisted on one song each. Album image art courtesy of Duran DuranĪs an image of the recently departed Queen Elizabeth II flashed across the screen signaling their arrival, the original foursome showed they were as youthful and stylish as ever, dressed in eye-catching pastels, ready to delight their fervent fans. “Future Past,” released in 2021, is Duran Duran’s first album in six years and has become the inspiration for the band’s latest tour, which culminated with a trifecta of sold-out evenings at the Hollywood Bowl. The enduring, 2003-released touchstone was also reconfigured with nostalgic instrumentals from “I Feel Love,” “Girls Just Want to Have Fun,” “Holiday,” and “Smells Like Teen Spirit,” which got the capacity audience into an earnest frenzy prior to Duran Duran’s burst onto the scene. Launching the festivities was singer and professionally trained chef, Kelis, who, among her other energizing tracks, performed “Bossy” and her uber-famous “Milkshake,” a smash so ubiquitous that, if it was in Duran Duran’s discography, would be the English rockers’ second-most streamed song on Spotify. While rain threatened to cascade down on 17,500 fans, as it did the evening before, the pop-rock proceedings stayed dry despite 80% humidity. Capping off Duran Duran’s string of hits was a breathtaking fireworks finale, a staple at the Bowl. They performed 19 songs from their latest offering, Future Past, and songs from previous eras - predominantly culled from their self-titled debut studio album and Rio - all of which were in tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. 9-11) at the Hollywood Bowl for their Future Past Weekend. The four members - comprised of lead vocalist Simon Le Bon, bassist John Taylor, drummer Roger Taylor (not to be confused with Queen’s drummer), and keyboardist Nick Rhodes - are still very much beloved, having sold out three straight nights (Sept. The following review is based on the Saturday, September 10th concert.Īfter more than 40 years, there is no doubt that Duran Duran, which led the Second British Invasion in the 1980s and helped popularize music videos, hasn’t lost a step - neither in stage presence nor fidelity of sound. ![]()
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