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Post by theprocess on Apr 8, 2024 13:07:46 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, neither Andy nor Roger were legally official members of the band during the reunion years(2001-2006). Meaning they were not part of the company "Duran Duran". They were hired guns on a payroll and comission. This changed after Andy left. Yeah that’s true I remember AT complaining that it wasn’t fair Well it was, coz after all, where had he been since 1986 ? While the other three hearts & WC’s heart too keeping DD functional IMO this was fair, otherwise why would it be legally allowed ? Like, How could I help grow a corporation (coz indeed in 85 that’s what DD had become) abandon it then come back to it 17 years later and expect all my entitlement just the same as those who I damaged financially by splitting from them. (& please I’m not having a dig at AT with the above coz RT left too) Anyway in 2001, AT & RT agreed to it so I imagine their personal legal advice was fair enough. AT admits this too in his book if I recall correctly. At least RT was clever enough to stick it out and soon enough make it work ‘equally’ for himself, DD & hence us John admitted in his book that despite Warren being a full member, there were back catalogue decisions that only he, Simon and Nick made. That might have changed around Medazaland when John left, but it does indicate different levels of membership.
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Post by asseenfromadistance on Apr 8, 2024 13:26:29 GMT -5
Yes, none of us would read these threads if we were just a fan. As for as DD management, dream on. We all saw what they did to promote DM. Zero. Same with FP. The band made one appearance on the Graham Norton show, and a few online interviews, to promote it. They were top of the vinyl charts for a week, but then they didn't bother to print off any more. I can't actually recall any posters or hype for the band in recent times. I would have them be in the public eye more. Strictly Come Dancing, Would I Lie To You?, Bargain Hunt etc. They should be in the news, launching big boats and books and events and things. Something! But I doubt we can expect even a smooth roll out, as fans will get hold of the music a month before, and share it into oblivion. Get them on Homes Under The Hammer too. Hey, why not have them appearing on Richardinsons Real Deal flogging rare copies of Pop Trash? I think if any member of the band lowered themselves to that level of daytime tv appearances to flog a few more albums would be the time to *cough....give it all up. Can you imagine members of U2, The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode etc turning up on Catchphrase or Bargain Loving Brits In The Sun? It's completely naff and would go against all of those years spent clawing back the credibility the band so richly deserve at this point in their careers.
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Post by asseenfromadistance on Apr 8, 2024 13:32:40 GMT -5
Get them on Homes Under The Hammer too. Hey, why not have them appearing on Richardinsons Real Deal flogging rare copies of Pop Trash? I think if any member of the band lowered themselves to that level of daytime tv appearances to flog a few more albums would be the time to *cough....give it all up. Can you imagine members of U2, The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode etc turning up on Catchphrase or Bargain Loving Brits In The Sun? It's completely naff and would go against all of those years spent clawing back the credibility the band so richly deserve at this point in their careers. *Richardinsons Real Deal (bloody predictive text)
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Post by asseenfromadistance on Apr 8, 2024 13:33:03 GMT -5
Hey, why not have them appearing on Richardinsons Real Deal flogging rare copies of Pop Trash? I think if any member of the band lowered themselves to that level of daytime tv appearances to flog a few more albums would be the time to *cough....give it all up. Can you imagine members of U2, The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode etc turning up on Catchphrase or Bargain Loving Brits In The Sun? It's completely naff and would go against all of those years spent clawing back the credibility the band so richly deserve at this point in their careers. *Richardinsons Real Deal (bloody predictive text)
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Post by asseenfromadistance on Apr 8, 2024 13:34:27 GMT -5
*Richardinsons Real Deal (bloody predictive text) Ahhh I get it now, Proboards won't let me type the word D*ck- inson
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Post by More Play Time on Apr 8, 2024 13:41:51 GMT -5
Most daytime TV is cheese, true, but I mean evening shows. I can imagine the stories they would tell of Who Do You Think You Are, and Would I Like To You.
Can you imagine JT in Dr. Who, or as Dr. Who?
How about London Fashion week hosted by Nick?
I know, it's never going to happen.
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Post by theprocess on Apr 8, 2024 13:42:16 GMT -5
Get them on Homes Under The Hammer too. Hey, why not have them appearing on Richardinsons Real Deal flogging rare copies of Pop Trash? I think if any member of the band lowered themselves to that level of daytime tv appearances to flog a few more albums would be the time to *cough....give it all up. Can you imagine members of U2, The Rolling Stones, Depeche Mode etc turning up on Catchphrase or Bargain Loving Brits In The Sun? It's completely naff and would go against all of those years spent clawing back the credibility the band so richly deserve at this point in their careers. I could see Warren on it flogging a few spare rock rods.
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Post by theprocess on Apr 8, 2024 13:45:39 GMT -5
Most daytime TV is cheese, true, but I mean evening shows. I can imagine the stories they would tell of Who Do You Think You Are, and Would I Like To You. Can you imagine JT in Dr. Who, or as Dr. Who? How about London Fashion week hosted by Nick? I know, it's never going to happen. Simon doing an advert for Hamilton's Water Breaks (Partridge joke).
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Post by nosferatu on Apr 8, 2024 14:29:55 GMT -5
None of us are “just” a fan. management would be fiscally irresponsible (i.e. stupid) to not capitalize on this being the OG five piece. I have no doubt that it will be promoted as such. Yes, none of us would read these threads if we were just a fan. As for as DD management, dream on. We all saw what they did to promote DM. Zero. Same with FP. Maybe in the US. In the EU, the promo for FP was surprisingly decent.
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Post by telecaster on Apr 9, 2024 2:43:17 GMT -5
If I remember correctly, neither Andy nor Roger were legally official members of the band during the reunion years(2001-2006). Meaning they were not part of the company "Duran Duran". They were hired guns on a payroll and comission. This changed after Andy left. Nope. For example, you and I may have a company. We are equal partners, with equal rights, but you receive less profit for a period of time (because I say so ). It's a legal agreement, that's all. We are talking about salary, not whether you are a partner or not. Andy and Roger were legally official members. Their society (including all the 5) was called Duran Duran New Partnership. Once Andy left in 2005-06, they dissolved it and started a new one (without Andy, of course). A different matter, is that Andy and Roger received less benefit at the beginning of the return of the original 5 (and I would even venture to say, if I recall correctly, that John also received less, although somewhat more than AT and RT, having been in the band longer than them). What Andy says in his book is that Simon and Nick received more benefits, having been in the band all along, with the idea of equalizing it later on. Whether this is fair or not is another matter, but that's what Andy related in his biography. (I bet this was Nick's idea - just my opinion-). Anyway, with the age and experience they have, and Andy's current situation, I doubt very much that they will fall into this kind of situation again, even more knowing that this is only going to be for this album.
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