Duran Duran are set to return to their glory days this coming year with the release of their 13th album and a tour

On this day in 2006, the Duran Duran fan club issued the following statement on guitarist Andy Taylor quitting the band for a second time.

Frontman/producer packs the guests in at Hackney Empire 'Record Collection' gig

The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame has announced its 2011 Nominees and Alice Cooper, Donovan, Dr. John, and Neil Diamond are first time nominees. As are Bon Jovi, who get to leave our perpetual bridesmaids list. The other 2011 nominees: Beastie Boys, Chic, J. Geils Band, LL Cool J, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, Donna Summer, [...]

Anyone can read this book and within a few pages with be fully fluent in the language of Rob Sheffield. It perfectly captures precisely why music is an emotional experience that can't be taught but only experienced.