Duran Duran

  • Due to the low-budget and innovative style of Duran Duran's 'Rio' video, a myth claimed the band was animated over stock footage of a yacht. It was, in fact, filmed on a real yacht.
  • Named after the character Dr. Durand-Durand, the villain from the 1968 sci-fi film Barbarella, which the band members were fans of.
  • Had 2 UK Chart Number 1s.
  • Had 2 US Chart Number 1s.
  • Included in UK Number Ones.