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In The Pleasure Groove

Love, Death and Duran Duran

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In The Pleasure Groove

By: John Taylor
Narrated by: 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 Celebrity Inspiring
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a really honest, entertaining read. I sometimes struggle with autobiographies but Johns book is seriously well written.

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Enjoyed hearing the stories of Duran Duran’s inception, rise, split and reform.... a wonderful account of the 1980’s music scenes and an enjoyable walk through the music that soundtracked my childhood

Fantastic and nostalgic

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A very incitefull and thrilling ride. A fascinating and honest tale from Duran's bass player.

Surprisingly incitefull

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Thanks John for your side of what happened behind the scenes for the best band in the world…. 40 year fan here … and still going.
We’re waiting for you in Oz 2024 ❤️

Thank you John

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Many moons ago I was a devoted Durannie. It’s great to hear the story of the man that fuelled my teenage lust. John’s voice is comforting and his story is interesting. Honest and sometimes raw, it’s great to hear what life was like behind the posters and albums.

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