Duran Duran Then & Now: See Photos Of The Band After Joining The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

By:

Elissa Anderson

November 7, 2022 11:33AM EST

Duran Duran are icons of the ’80s! Celebrate their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors with a look at the guys through the years.

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Duran Duran: Then & Now

Duran Duran: Then & Now — Duran Duran are total 80s icons! As a group, the British stars sold over 100 million records through their slew of hits, which included “Hungry Like a Wolf,” “Girls On Film,” and “Rio.” 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. Solidifying their place in music history, Duran Duran was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Nov. 2022

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, the group played a set of their best hits at the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Induction ceremony. During their set, fellow honoree Dolly Parton joined the band on stage.

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

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Duran Duran Perform

Duran Duran Perform — Andy Taylor, Simon Le Bon and John Taylor perform in a vintage photo. It was no wonder why they were so beloved.

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Duran Duran In 1985

Duran Duran In 1985 — Duran Duran plays a concert in 1985. They were ready to rock.

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Duran Duran On ‘The Tube’

Duran Duran On ‘The Tube’ — Duran Duran plays the British TV show ‘The Tube’. Simon had a tamborine.

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Duran Duran Performs At The 2004 BRIT Awards

Duran Duran Performs At The 2004 BRIT Awards — Simon Le Bon, Andy Taylor and John Taylor of Duran Duran play the BRIT Awards in 2004. They were still full of energy.

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Duran Duran In 2008

Duran Duran In 2008 — Rock and roll! Dominic Brown and John Taylor of Duran Duran are seen during a concert at the Cirque Royal in Brussels, Belgium on Jun. 18, 2008.

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Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon

Duran Duran’s Simon Le Bon — Duran Duran singer Simon Le Bon is seem left in 1981, at just 23 years old after the band’s first album debut. Right, he is seen arrive for the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris, France on Jan. 22, 2020 at 61 years of age. The singer bundled up in a leopard print scarf and furry jacket at fashion week.

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Duran Duran’s John Taylor

Duran Duran’s John Taylor — A young John Taylor is seen in 1982, left, rocking this then-signature red hair. On the right, a 59-year-old John is seen performing at the KAABO festival in Del Mar, California on Sept. 15, 2019.

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Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes

Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes — Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes is seen in 1982 on the left, at just 20 years old. He wore a purple blazer and bright red exercise headband for the image, taken just a year after the band’s debut album. On the right, Nick is photographed attending the Vanity Fair Oscar party on Feb. 24, 2019.

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Roger Taylor

Roger Taylor — Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor is seen left in 1982, at age 22. For the ’80s look, he wore a sweater a smiled. He is seen right attending a Grammy event in 2017.

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Andy Taylor

Andy Taylor — Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor is seen left in 1982, at the age of 21. He looked great in grey. Andy is seen right playing the Scotland Calling Punk Festival at the O2 ABC in Glasgow, Scotland on April 25, 2015.

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