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In the Pleasure Groove

Love, Death, and Duran Duran

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In the Pleasure Groove

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 with a PDF of 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. Read by the author.

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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 really honest, entertaining read. I sometimes struggle with autobiographies but Johns book is seriously well written.

I loved this

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Thoroughly enjoyed binge listening to John Taylor’s in the pleasure groove.

I was so naive about many things in the early 80’s. My father would say they use drugs, I would stomp around the house saying that’s rubbish 🤩

Could you imagine what it would’ve been like if technology was as it is now in the 80’s? 😜

Enjoyed John’s narration and the stories. I use to wonder what happened to Andy but not enough to google. I especially enjoyed hearing about his parents and how he was given a year to follow his dreams. Thank god his father allowed this. Many are not given this chance to follow their dream.

Thanks for sharing your story John. I was a young teen that had your face and Duran Duran plastered from wall to ceiling in my bedroom. We hung out at the music store and waited for the top music list to be printed for the week to discuss with my friends. The best music was created in the 80’s but I enjoy the newer music too. 👍🏻👍🏻 Melanie

5 ⭐️ Worth the binge listen

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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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Great book. As a massive Duran Duran fan in the 80's and 90's, I really enjoyed this book.

John was always my favorite and listening opened up so Many of the personal and professional struggles he faced.
Bonus points because listening to his voice as he read the book make it all the more special.

What a way to bring back memories

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Genuine, humorous and interesting autobiography of a pop legend and the history of the band. Loved that he narrated it himself. Definitely one for the fans and Gen-Xers who grew up in the 80’s, and have lived through massive changes in the music industry & the power shifts involved.

A great peek behind the curtain of my pop hero!

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