Nick Rhodes Credits Mick Jagger for Keeping Duran Duran Together
Nick Rhodes reveals how Mick Jagger's intervention helped Duran Duran avoid a split and continue touring after 50 years.
POLICY WIRE — London, UK — In a candid interview with The Independent’s editor-in-chief Geordie Greig, Duran Duran’s Nick Rhodes discussed the band’s near-split and how a timely intervention by Mick Jagger helped keep them together. The New Romantic legend also touched on his iconic fashion sense and experiences hanging out with David Bowie and Andy Warhol at Studio 54.
Rhodes revealed that Duran Duran, formed in 1978, faced a critical juncture when internal tensions nearly led to their disbandment. It was Jagger, the legendary frontman of The Rolling Stones, who played a pivotal role in mediating and encouraging the band to stay united.
“Mick Jagger was instrumental in keeping us together during a tough period,” Rhodes stated. “His advice — and perspective were invaluable.”
The band, known for hits like “Rio” and “Hungry Like the Wolf,” has continued to tour and release music, celebrating over five decades in the industry. Rhodes also reminisced about the band’s fashion impact and their social circles, which included icons like Bowie and Warhol.
“Our fashion sense was a statement,” Rhodes noted. “And spending time with Bowie — and Warhol at Studio 54 was an experience that shaped our artistic vision.”
Duran Duran’s enduring legacy is a testament to their resilience and the supportive interventions from fellow musicians like Jagger. As they mark 50 years in the music industry, the band shows no signs of slowing down.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
