Simon Le Bon: Facts About The Duran Duran Frontman

From child actor to art school punk to New Wave icon, Duran Duran frontman Simon Le Bon has been in the spotlight nearly his entire life. Here's what you might not know about the new Rock and Roll Hall of Famer.

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Selling soap | 0:00
Originally a punk | 1:28
A life-changing kibbutz | 2:24
"The poetry had arrived" | 3:21
A video (nearly) killed the radio star | 4:23
Love at first sight | 5:44
Side project | 6:28
A passion for sailing | 7:33
A manga collab | 8:48
An advocate for ocean conservation | 9:39
DJ Simon | 10:39

[chrismartineson]

Just saw Duran Duran in Vegas, it was worth the 41 year wait! Only Simon could sing (Wild Boys) in a wedding dress! Too good! Thanks guys! Duran has moved beyond the Beatles! Thank you for all your wonderful music!

[chrisbacos]

I like the part about helping up-and-coming artists. Before becoming ill Andy Taylor created a studio and website for unsigned artists to record and keep all their earnings. Very innovative and grateful for them to do that.

[EBB]

Simon LeBon is still the most gorgeous, talented man 🤗💙🥰

[marychristinenewell]

My favorite band in high school even till this day ❤

[jacquelinemullan]

Love Simon he's got agreat sense of humour hugely underrated talent guy.Iv been alife long fan from 1982 heard Duran Duran first at work wow great new unquic sound, then totaly blown away when i first seen DD espically Simon on top of the pops he was not just talented guy but but totaly gorgeous he could have been an actor.. iv been hooked ever since took three generations of my family to see them in Dublin in June 2022 and they where totaly taken away how good they really where couldnt believe got front row iv been so luckly to see them three times.Glad they proved all them jealous sceptics wrong 44 plus years proved they where more then good looking guys in frilly shirts and make up and eventually introduced into the rock and roll music hall off fame well done Duran Duran long over due in my opinion.

[jamesoedwards]

Such a great & compassionate man. So admirable & hard working!

[andreahall]

I've love this band all my life. Love Simon.. Thank you x

[angkova]

Got to meet them this past September in San Francisco. Nick Rhodes was the kindest.

[michelaparker]

Love Simon…had a crush on him as a teen.

[tracyanderson]

My first favorite band. Man I loved (love) John Taylor and my sister loved Simon LeBon ♥️🍭🍭🍭♥️

[lisacrimble]

Grew up a duranie since early 80s always had a massive crush on Simon had all his posters all over my bedroom walls he's so goergous kisses and hugs 💋💋💋🤗🤗🤗

[roxannemoser]

Andy Taylor was the reason I loved Duran Duran.

[sassypatty]

Saw DD three times. My DH was them on the Rio tour. Had a blast!

[rwright]

I love " Sound of thunder " !

[chrismartineson]

Arcadia was awesome! People keep forgetting!

[reneejacobs]

Love DD since HS & got to see them in DC 2X & in PR while on vacation. Each time is better than the last! I can't wait to see them 😍 in DC on Sept 13th, 2023!!!

40 YEARS TOGETHER ❤️ is INCREDIBLE & I've heard from MANY people who have already seen them on THIS tour - that DURAN DURAN - IS BETTER THAN EVER!!!
👍🥰❤🎉😍❤😍🎉🥰❤👍

[yasneiraesther]

Duran Duran los mejores y fenómenos musicales más lascancioned que escribe simón son dinamita pura 👆👆😍😍

[sussanenajimaddinflod]

I have se en them 2-3 Times. Theyre absolute one of my big favorites.

[heidicameron]

Simon has been my favourite Duran member 4 40 years❤️❤️❤️

[jons.]

Don't forget that Arcadia also used iconic Grace Jones in the vocals of "Election Day"!