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Duran Duran
Duran Duran


Background information
Origin Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Genre(s) Alternative Rock
Synthpop
Pop Rock
New Wave
Years active 1978—present
Label(s) Epic Records
Hollywood Records
Virgin Records
Capitol Records
EMI Group
Parlophone Records
Associated acts Justin Timberlake
Timbaland
Mark Ronson
Neurotic Outsiders
Robert Palmer
Arcadia
Japan
The Power Station
The Devils
Website Website
Members
Roger Taylor
Simon Le Bon
Nick Rhodes
John Taylor
Former members
Andy Taylor
Sterling Campbell
Warren Cuccurullo
Stephen Duffy
Andy Wickett
Simon Colley
Alan Curtis
Jeff Thomas



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Simon Cowell's Haiti Charity Single Storms UK Charts

February 15, 2010
Simon Cowell's Haiti Charity Single Storms UK ChartsThe Simon Cowell-organised charity single for the victims of the recent earthquake in Haiti has gone straight to the top of the UK singles chart.

The song, a cover of 'Everybody Hurts' by R.E.M, sold 453,000 copies in its first week, becoming the fastest-selling charity single this century.

The all-star release features the likes of Mariah Carey, JLS, Robbie Williams and Take That.

Owl City's 'Fireflies' is at number two in the chart, while 'If We Ever Meet Again' by Timbaland ft Katy Perry is at number three.

The top-five is completed by Alicia Keys' 'Empire State Of Mind (II)' and 'Don't Stop Believin' by the cast of Glee at numbers four and five respectively.

Meanwhile, in the album chart, Keys' 'The Element Of Freedom' stayed at number one for a second week.

Massive Attack were a new entry at number six with their critically acclaimed new album 'Heligoland'.

(by Jason Gregory)



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