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In the Pleasure Groove

Love, Death, and Duran Duran

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In the Pleasure Groove

By: John Taylor
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With Duran Duran, John Taylor has created some of the greatest songs of our time. From the disco dazzle of debut single "Planet Earth" right up to their latest number-one album All You Need is Now, Duran Duran has always had the power to sweep the world onto its feet. It's been a ride - and for John in particular, the ride has been wild, thrilling...and dangerous. Now, for the first time, he tells his incredible story - a tale of dreams fulfilled, lessons learned and demons conquered.

A shy only child, Nigel John Taylor wasn't an obvious candidate for pop stardom and frenzied girl panic. But when he ditched his first name and picked up a bass guitar, everything changed. John formed Duran Duran with his friend Nick Rhodes in the spring of 1978, and they were soon joined by Roger Taylor, then Andy Taylor and finally Simon Le Bon.

Together they were an immediate, massive global success story, their pictures on millions of walls, every single a worldwide hit.

In his frank, compelling autobiography, John recounts the highs - hanging out with icons like Bowie, Warhol, and even James Bond; dating Vogue models and driving fast cars - all the while playing hard with the band he loved. But he faced tough battles ahead - troubles that brought him to the brink of self-destruction - before turning his life around. Told with humour, honesty and hard-won wisdom, and with a PDF of exclusive pictures, In the Pleasure Groove is a fascinating, irresistible portrait of a man who danced into the fire...and came through the other side. Read by the author.

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Fantastic and nostalgic

Enjoyed hearing the stories of Duran Duran’s inception, rise, split and reform.... a wonderful account of the 1980’s music scenes and an enjoyable walk through the music that soundtracked my childhood

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Many moons ago I was a devoted Durannie. It’s great to hear the story of the man that fuelled my teenage lust. John’s voice is comforting and his story is interesting. Honest and sometimes raw, it’s great to hear what life was like behind the posters and albums.

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I loved this

a really honest, entertaining read. I sometimes struggle with autobiographies but Johns book is seriously well written.

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5 ⭐️ Worth the binge listen

Thoroughly enjoyed binge listening to John Taylor’s in the pleasure groove.

I was so naive about many things in the early 80’s. My father would say they use drugs, I would stomp around the house saying that’s rubbish 🤩

Could you imagine what it would’ve been like if technology was as it is now in the 80’s? 😜

Enjoyed John’s narration and the stories. I use to wonder what happened to Andy but not enough to google. I especially enjoyed hearing about his parents and how he was given a year to follow his dreams. Thank god his father allowed this. Many are not given this chance to follow their dream.

Thanks for sharing your story John. I was a young teen that had your face and Duran Duran plastered from wall to ceiling in my bedroom. We hung out at the music store and waited for the top music list to be printed for the week to discuss with my friends. The best music was created in the 80’s but I enjoy the newer music too. 👍🏻👍🏻 Melanie

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Surprisingly incitefull

A very incitefull and thrilling ride. A fascinating and honest tale from Duran's bass player.

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Thank you John

Thanks John for your side of what happened behind the scenes for the best band in the world…. 40 year fan here … and still going.
We’re waiting for you in Oz 2024 ❤️

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