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In The Pleasure Groove

Love, Death and Duran Duran

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In The Pleasure Groove

Yazan: 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 packed with 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.©2012 John Taylor Entertainment & Celebrities Music Şöhret İlham verici Samimi Düşündürücü
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All the better for being read by the author. The roller coaster ride, the predictable crash and the climb back again are truly LIVED by the lsitener.



John's five years older than me, so I was a fan, back in the day, rather than a true contempory and his immersion in 70's music was more complete than mine - especially as he grew up near Birmingham and I did so in Devon. Still, I could relate to all the situations in which the author found himself and ended up really liking him.



I would've liked to have heard more about 1998 - 2012, but I guess the really exciting and life-altering stuff was done by then.



John's account of the slow passing of his father is truly moving and left me with a tear in my eye.



This guy is one of the true creative talents of the music of my youth and I would reccomend this book to anyone who was in their teens in the early 80's.



I hope that John found this as liberating as I found insightful.

Excellent

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Duran fans will love this - although, to be fair, it is a good read/listen for anyone so don't write it off!



JT has had a roller coaster life and it's great to get this insight - what a rascal but what fun he had!



I love it when the author narrates - the nuances in their voice brings the words to life as you almost see their memories flash in front of their eyes as they read!

Not only the Duranies like me will enjoy this!

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Would you listen to In the Pleasure Groove again? Why?

Absolutely. Clearly and soothingly spoken. John Taylor gives an honest account of the long
story of Duran Duran - with all its struggles, highs, superstardom, musical achievements, thwarted ambition and destructive lows. The story reveals the inside version of the whirlwind that was Duran Duran - familiar to millions who lived through it the 1980s and 1990s. The story concludes with a search for truth and emotional satisfaction which creates a new found respect for the person behind the pop persona.

Who was your favorite character and why?

John Taylor himself. His intelligence, work ethic, musical passion shines through the biography. His weaknesses and transgressions through that period reveal a hitherto unpublicised side of his character. His journey ends with a realisation of the transience of success and fame and the true meaning of happiness.

What does John Taylor bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

There is a real honesty in the narration of the book.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No. It was easy to listen to in chapters since these were appropriately divided by main events in the life of the author. So it was easy to pick the story again and again.

Any additional comments?

A must for all fans of the group and pop music in general.

The behind the glamour of Duran Duran

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what a true living legend John Taylor is, a very inspiring and loveable man. He lost his way a little, but so wonderful to see him stick to his guns and do what he does best and that is to create music. Still love the sound of Duran today.

absolutely loved John Taylor's autobiography

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Quite good in terms of the development of Duran Duran but a lot goes unsaid. Most surprising was the touching detail about John Taylor’s relationship with his parents.

Don’t Expect Lurid Details but Surprisingly Touching in Parts

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