I'll say this without any irony... Duran Duran is one of the best bands of musicians thats happened in my lifetime! EVERYONE in thatcband is a MASTER of their art!

John Taylor is the most under rated bass player in music - outstanding musician!

duran duran deserves to be in the rock n roll hall of fame .

The rio album cover is the Mona Lisa of the 80s!!!

No one owns the 80's like Duran Duran! They are the kings of that decade and have aged like the finest wine.

Such gentlemen and humble spirits, they compliment their producers, other artists in their album and Andy. More artists should take note.

Rolling Stone magazine used to HATE Duran Duran - never gave them any respect, even their one cover was an article that attacked them mercilessly. Glad to see that RS mag finally sees the light --- as the fans have known for a very long time, Duran Duran is a great and unique band that has obviously stood the test of time!!

I really enjoyed this interview. It’s good to see that rolling stone has changed there stance on Duran Duran after 40 years. Hopefully the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame comes around soon as well.

I knew back in 1981 that these guys were the real deal. Even when they split I knew it wasn't the end. Class, talent and passion live forever.

Many dont realize how much Duran Duran revolutionized the music industry back then until now. It wasnt that MTV alone changed it for them, but they did have videos that were far better than the average back then. Also their music was different to the standard new romantics back then, as they mixed dance, rock and later funk into the music. Which was way ahead of the industry.

Duran Duran , to me , are living Legends!

What a fabulous interview. The guys give each other more space to have a say (not hogging the limelight). Maturity and acceptance of strengths and weaknesses are evident here. What a lovely band of brothers they are!

I met Roger in Paris in 1985 during the filming of the video 'A view to a kill' on 'Rue de Rivoli' at WH SMITH!! He was very nice and talked to us. I was in Paris with my school class for 10 days!! An unforgettable experience!!

In most interviews lead singer and guitar guy do all the talking while the others sit there and fade away with these guys all are involved maybe that’s why they’re still together good for them. This is a band that deserves more respect and I hope they get it

Good Interviewer! He never interrupted or talked over the guys-how refreshing today.

Love the way they let each other speak. So respectful of each other and noone tries to take over

Great interview by Rob Sheffield. The band is so intelligent and articulate. This was pure pleasure to sit and listen to them talk about music and bands from the past four decades.

Simons always had such a unique voice, the little nuances, as soon as you hear him sing, it's like, that's Simon.

I think Nick's speaking voice may be the most soothing sound on the planet. I think they could play a recording of his voice at a rampaging lion and it would go to sleep.

Respect to Andy Taylor -- love hearing that recognition, it was his guitar sound that helped make Duran Duran HUGE here in the USA whereas other Brit exports from the 80's new wave and new romantic scene just didn't make it quite as big over here (exception being Culture Club). That ROCK sound that Andy brought, that crunchy guitar, was so great!!

40 years on and I'm still interested in what Duran Duran have to say about their music. Future Past is a brilliant album, probably my favourite since Rio.

These guys are so generous and genuinely nice. I met Simon and John 28 years ago (!!) in Austin (along with Michael Hutchence from INXS) and they were so kind to me-just this random fan. My friend Heidi and I got to have drinks with them in the Four Seasons hotel bar. Nicest, nicest, down-to-earth, inquisitive, genuine and sweet. It was SUCH an honor to get to do that. I’ve seen them just about every time they’ve come to Austin since, most recently at weekend one of the Austin City Limits Festival. I’m a Duranie forever ❤️ Can’t wait to get Future Past!

You know you've grown up with a band, when 40 years on, having an adult beverage is replaced by spot of tea, during an interview. I love it!!!!

I like that the interviewer didn't spend the entire interview talking about the band's past and actually focused a fair bit on the Future Past album. That being said, this interview brought out the interpersonal dynamic between the guys much better than any other I have seen of theirs. Great to see Duran Duran back after 6 years with an album that is far superior to "Paper Gods".

I can't remember a better band interview in content, tone, and spirit. Their insight, keen awareness, and analysis of the music of our times; their deep knowledge of the music and pop culture of our era; their chemistry, rapport, and respect for each other; their likeability and sense of humor; their groundedness....all makes for a captivating interview. An hour was too short! And congrats on an excellent new album and going strong after 40 years!

Longevity. I'm 50 now. I remember seeing them in concert when I was 13. I just loved seeing this interview. Thank you, Rolling Stone. Thank you, Duran Duran.

Theze boys are just bloody brilliant.

Simon still wearing the tigerbaby after all these years makes me happy beyond measure.

My god, John and Roger still look so good. Roger in particular looks really healthy.

Always! enjoy seeing John Taylor. Who wouldn't.

One of the most intelligent bands you will ever listen to.

Duran Duran is a big influence for me, I love to hear them talk about their process.

Roger has more to say but is so laid back.

They were in the air when I was a teenager, but I was only as big as fan as the next guy. But I really loved John's bass guitar tutorials during lockdown, and have been listen to more and more of their stuff. And they're all so well adjusted for being famous for so long. Will definitely hunt out a CD copy of this.

Thank you, Rolling Stone, for this long-form interview. Great to see the band given more than 5 minutes to share their perspective.

I'm in Duran Duran heaven. I still have my posters from the early 80s. I can't wait for them to get their tour going. My husband and I are ready. We flew to Milan for Def Leppard. We will go anywhere for Duran Duran. Hall of Fame needs to get off it's backside and honour them the way they deserve.

Roger sure was blessed by the hair gods.

The only band to escape the James Bond career curse, to go on and continue to innovate, and surprise.

They are still together. 4 guys creating pure musical magic.

This is such a delightful interview. The camaraderie between Roger, Nick, Simon and John is heartwarming - and the interviewer was fab too! Looks like DD got on really well with him and really enjoyed speaking with him.

I was in Junior High School (1981) when I first heard Duran Duran (Planet Earth) and absolutely was mesmerized by their music….they have been my number one since. My kids listen to Duran Duran and now I have a grand daughter who will be listening to them. I love their talent (something which is so rare these days with auto tune and soundtrack performances). I love Simon’s unique voice. No one sounds like him and I know as soon as I hear him who he is…Nick, John and Roger are all so talented also on their instruments and I just can’t put into words how much I respect and admire them! They are simply the best!!

I was backpacking in Europe in the 80's when I discovered Duran Duran on MTV, I was only 19yo, now I am 58 and I still listen to them.

Who downvotes this? This was a great interview. Open, honest, respectful, etc. Love the real talk about music, genres and marketing!

I am 65 and still play their tunes from the early eighties. Long live Duran Duran!

They all look great for their age. John is still beautiful 🥰

I just can’t get over the fact at the amount of talking Roger does compared to the earlier days.

Duran Duran is all that!! The 80s were / are the best!

I love The Beatles, The Stone Roses, Radiohead, Gangs Of Youths but the band I loved the most was Duran Duran as a 14 year old in 1983 Britain. No band has ever before and since had the impact in my life that these guys had. I queued up for 2 hours before school once so I could secure my vinyl copy of "Is There Something I Should Know". Still gives me goosebumps when I hear it today.

Hall of Fame for Duran 💗💗

The respect these lads have for each other is for there to see..Brilliant

Great seeing bands like Duran Duran forging ahead after 40 years. Excellent interview, thanks for posting!

One the few bands from the 80s who are still creative, innovative, making new music that is great- not relying on old hits.. they are incredible! plus still hot!

Have respected and loved these guys since 1979…respect to you Brothers! 👍

I was eight years old when I first heard Duran Duran. I have loved them ever since that day in 79’.Their music just keeps getting better imho.🥰

Smiling thinking of all the kids/teens who were pouring over every word and photo in Tiger Beat back in the day--meanwhile Nick actually doing the same in some hotel room!! lol. Love that maintain that ying-yang of optimism & uplifting spirit but also mysterious moodiness & melancholy.

Kudos to Rob Sheffield for facilitating such a wonderful "dialogue" with DD. Light years ahead of most celebrity or musician interviews. His books are pretty great also. "Love is a Mix Tape" is a very moving memoir of love and loss. Well done, Rob!

They really appreciate each others musical skills... They really just basically like being in a band together... That is f... Awesome.

Greatest band in world history... hands down !

They look so relaxed for the whole hour. Cool dudes.

Bands like Duran, no longer exist........ You all have a number one sound.

Just listening to these boys makes you understand why they are still together making great music! They are good human beings as a base, being a great musician by itself is not enough! Beautiful and smooth interview!

When these guys started, I never would have pegged them as lasting 40 years. They seemed so quintessentially early-80's that by the late 80's, I figured they were in their death throes. Credit where credit is due, they did manage to outlast almost any other band.

I've always appreciated how generous they are about other artists, even ones who never had anything good to say about them.

The interviewer was excellent. Humble, fan, respectful but very well researched and knowledgeable and brilliant at facilitating really insightful answers from the band. Wonderful work.

I've come to realize that duran duran is one of the most underrated bands in history.

I loved them in the 80’s but now in my 40’s I appreciate them more and more

Damn, John Taylor is still 🔥🔥🔥

Nick! I love you!... "The Mona Lisa of the 1980's..." Brilliant!🙂

Great interview done by Rob Sheffield. It is in depth and intelligent. Duran are so well spoken. It’s fantastic to hear their thoughts on the new album and also on their past work. I’m so happy for their Rock & Roll Hall of Fame nomination, and hope they actually get inducted. They absolutely deserve it! On a different note, John Taylor is still fine as can be!! OMG!! 🤩🤩😍😍

Such a great interview! I just think it's great that not only are they friends outside of them being a band, but they also support each other. They are so down to earth and funny. Not only that, they look better than ever......SO HANDSOME!!! God bless them!!!! Forever a DD fan❤️!!!!

Really cool to see the mutual respect DD has for one another.

Good interview and what I liked the most is how the interviewer acknowledges that for a long time Rolling Stone would give Duran Duran bad reviews and now recognize what a great band it is.

My parents were mentally absent from my life as a kid, so I was raised by the pop culture of the 80s. I think am a better person for it. Duran Duran, icons of an era.

Great interview with an extraordinary band. Future Past it's an amazing album.

Duran Duran look, and sound, amazing!

Fabulous interview, could listen all day. I love that Simon still has that necklace.

40 years ago I was too punk and nihilistic to embrace Duran Duran but I always secretly liked them. Now I can truly appreciate them for the eclectic and trailblazing band they are. Their visuals were always brilliant.

Simon is very right. Like this one or not, the fans will be there for this one and the next! Also... in christmas of 1982, mom got the 45 single Hungry like the Wolf for my sister and I became the fan! Yeah, I think most of us can remember the day we heard that one.

When we think of the eighties and music Duran Duran and The Human League instantly come to mind.

Tiger Tiger is a brilliant instrumental track...gives me goosebumps everytime ...takes me to my childhood in the 80s

Great band and a terrific new album! Strangely though my fav track of all time has always been NOTORIOUS ! Play it constantly.Super interview, smart, funny and deep.

Duran Duran was my favorite band! So many hits and their music was the soundtrack to my teenage/young adult years.

It’s so nice to see an Interview with Duran Duran that doesn’t start with how they met and where they got the name of the band. As a Duran Duran fan since I was 12 and now 49 it is so nice to watch an interview that Celebrates the band for their music and their technique and their interest in music. Great interview Rolling Stone! The interviewer actually knows The music and the band’s accomplishments and asked intellectual and interesting questions which challenged the band and initiated answers and discussions I’ve not heard before!

John Taylor just doesn't age!!! He still looks amazing!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍

great long interview

they touched on it , but what separated this band from the other new romantic bands and put them over in America is the rock edge of Andy Taylor...they are all talented(each member has some distinctive moments on many songs, John's bass line in Rio is stunning for example) , but the guitar lines from girls on film and Rio are so unique...the combination of greatness on all fronts including their look brought them to the super bowl, but Andy Taylor's rock leanings won the game...one final note...they owe alot to Warren also because the wedding album was the first real time where they now were entering a new fan base of fans as the original duran fans were now becoming young adults...so the wedding album was them for the first time becoming a multi- generational band..once you can get to that second generation you have bought yourself some cred to really experiment and to be granted a real shot at longevity...the wedding album with its two monster hits broke through that wall to announce" we are not a band that will be a casualty of the 80s sound".. when they came out, all of the critics said they are all about their looks and the music is inconsequential.....well as these men set out upon their 4th decade of putting out relevant exciting material they basically reversed the critics prediction....with duran duran the look is inconsequential, and in the end it was all about the music....my true respect to these guys , and gratitude for a lifetime of great music...I know they will continue to stake their claim among the alltime iconic band where every member brings the goods to the table...Simon(a singer who sounds just as he did in 1982), John, Nick, and Roger in no particular order, you are all legends at your craft...

What a great and in-depth interview

John Taylor ~ monster bassist.

Duran duran have done it again!! This album is beautiful and what weve been waiting for

Such a nice interview! A good interviewer is like a good football coach who has to manage football stars. He just give the basic instructions and let them express their skills. The same is happening here. The interviewer brought the basic topics and allowed the band members to give their impressions and opinions about each topic addressed. It was like a talk among friends. All band members really feel comfortable to talk in this interview. Indeed one of the nicest things among Duran Duran members is that they are indeed good friends out of the studio/stage as well.

Thanks to Rob and the boys for such a wonderful, insightful interview. It's so great to see them 40 years on and to know they all still really enjoy being together. ❤

I love the fact that all these mature men are wearing eyeliner. Mine is never coming off.

Wow, the guys are looking older, but glad to see my very early childhood hero’s are still going strong.

what a classy bunch! I love Duran Duran!

Duran Duran are who they are because they were manifesting their success! ‘How many trucks are we gonna need’ ‘how many lights’….that’s manifestation! So glad they did! I miss/love the 80’s because like Nick said…’it was about standing out’! The British 89’s invasion was the best/most fun in music!! In my opinion….. 🎼🎹🎤🥁🎸

I have so much respect for those guys, they have all the cash they want and they keep making music with honest and humble ways, hat off to them

DURAN DURAN is LOVE 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

Greetings from México 🇲🇽. Here Duran Duran, really caused a enourmous furor in the 80's Everybody dressed like Simon Le Bon, I had the same haircut and dyed hair like Nick Rhodes. Everybody adored all music of this great band, the national Radio station had a special hour called Durantastic. I think that none of the integrants of the band can imagine nor realize in their whole life how mountrous was their impact in México with their music and personalities. And guess what? Never ever in those days came to México for an even a small concert😭😭 Now I' m 50 it's complicated to attend a concert with this letal virus.

My favorite 80’s band on the planet!!! Love these guys! 🌸

Duran Duran is the Best