Book review: Andy Taylor - My life in Duran Duran

I review the new autobiography by Andy Taylor, former guitarist of Duran Duran and The Power Station

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• Simon
• Nick
• John
• Roger
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[CrassMufumbu]

After their first two albums..it seemed as if they were trying to muddle or hide Andy's guitar and then it was obvious when Astronaut came out. But with Warren and even Dom, the guitars came back to forefront. I blame Nick and the mix, although I do love Nick's synth work. Great review.

[garamonde]

@CrassMufumbu Thanks. I have changed my opinions about Andy since this review. Mostly because of how amazed I was at how All you need is now turned out. Also, if half the stuff I have heard about Andy's attitude is true... well, let's just say I'm not much of an Andy admirer anymore.

[garamonde]

@dwc311 Allegedly the management failed to get a bunch of basic stuff done for Andy, and that was the straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak.

[gretchendot]

i came back and watched again after reading the book myself. we MUST get DD in the rock and roll hall of fame, let's hope it is just a matter of time. it is so sad what andy went thru with his wife - scary stuff. i don' think by the tone of the book esp. @ the end that he got along with nick at all, those 2 boys could not be any less alike if they tried.

[Boydchenko]

Duran Duran are not whole without Andy. Surely

The situation between him and Nick can be

rectified sometime in the near future? I truly

hope so.....

Simon Le Bon

Nick Rhodes

Andy Taylor

John Taylor

Rodger Taylor

[dawkeye1]

I have read the book cover to cover and can concur that it is an amazing read. I am a musician, and my wife suffered with full blown post natal depression to the point I had to bring up three lovely children myself. I laughed and cried reading Andy's book. Although I never made it as a 'rock star' my kids are growing up and we all are really close, and I wouldnt change a thing. I still love making music and in some ways I'm glad our band didn't make it. Andy's book is an inspiration for me.

[boobootoob]

Thanks for the review, it sounds great.

[drylaundry]

I'm still reading the book.....:) The thing is DD was probably the only band in the 80's where each member had a fan base ( on large amount ) That's why when Andy and Roger left, it was like a bad break for the fans, but they managed to carry on even ( when John left ) but I think we knew that John would come back, but when we heard Roger and Andy came back it was like WOW ...THIS IS DURAN DURAN !!!!, then Andy left again.for me his visit back was too short :(( but I think Dom is really coool.

[garamonde]

@dwc311 Allegedly the management failed to get a bunch of basic stuff done for Andy, and that was the straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak.

[garamonde]

@dwc311 Allegedly the management failed to get a bunch of basic stuff done for Andy, and that was the straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak.

[garamonde]

@dwc311 Allegedly the management failed to get a bunch of basic stuff done for Andy, and that was the straw that broke the camel's back, so to speak.

[garamonde]

@dwc311 I think they're pretty slim. He was important for the reunion back in '03, but Duran Duran has now managed to re-capture their magical unique sound even without him. I'm sure part of Andy regrets leaving, but on the other hand if what was written in the bio is true, I don't think he would ever want to re-join.