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Duran Duran: Royal Mail Stamps Validate Band's History
10 Sep
Summary
- Royal Mail releases stamps celebrating Duran Duran's 48-year career.
- Simon Le Bon calls the stamps a 'massive visual validation'.
- Stamps feature album artwork and 1980s-2020s tour posters.
Royal Mail has issued a commemorative stamp collection celebrating the extensive career of the band Duran Duran. The stamps feature album artwork that chronicles the group's journey from their origins in Birmingham's club scene to their global success over nearly four and a half decades.
Simon Le Bon, a vocalist for the band, hailed the collection as a significant validation, stating it confirms their lasting impact beyond fleeting fame. He noted the visual impact of seeing their album covers displayed together, reflecting the substantial body of work created during their time together.
The collection also includes a special miniature sheet showcasing tour posters from the 1980s through to the 2020s, further emphasizing the band's enduring presence in the music industry. Band members expressed pride in this recognition, with John Taylor calling it a "Duran Duran legacy project" and Roger Taylor feeling they had become "part of the cultural furniture."
