Duran Duran’s Rio is 40 years old! As a group, the British stars sold over 100 million records through their slew of hits. They have also earned major accolades over the years, including two GRAMMY Awards, a lifetime achievement from the MTV VMAs and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

On top, members Roger Taylor, Nick Rhodes, Simon Le Bon, Andy Taylor and John Taylor are seen posing for a photo in London, England in 1981. The group had just released their self-titled debut album that included lead single “Planet Earth” as well as one of their most iconic songs to date, “Girls on Film”, and are considered a pivotal group in the new wave sound.

In the bottom photo, group members Nick Rhodes, Simeon Le Bon and John Taylor perform at The Fillmore in Miami Beach on Feb. 12, 2019. As of 2021, Duran Duran’s lineup includes Simon, Nick, John and Roger.

Want to see more photos of Duran Duran over the years? Scroll to see photos of the group then and now!