Classic Albums: Duran Duran - Rio

Classic Albums: Duran Duran - Rio

2008
52m
6.9

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"Classic Albums"

Overview

This entry in the Classic Albums series examines RIO, the 1982 release that put Duran Duran on the road to stardom. Looking back at the creation and release of the hit singles "Hungry Like the Wolf," "Save a Prayer," and many others, the critical retrospective analyzes the album's overall effect on the musical landscape of the early 1980s. The optimistic and celebratory album generated a string of hit singles and groundbreaking videos, catapulting the band to global stardom. This DVD tells the story behind the writing, recording, and subsequent success of the album through newly filmed interviews, musical demonstrations, and both new and archival performances.

Status: Released

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Eagle Vision Isis Productions
Spoken Languages
English

Quick Facts

Release Date November 4, 2008
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt1387524

Cast

Simon Le Bon
Simon Le Bon

Self

John Taylor
John Taylor

Self

Nick Rhodes
Nick Rhodes

Self

Roger Taylor
Roger Taylor

Self

Russell Mulcahy
Russell Mulcahy

Self

David Kershenbaum
David Kershenbaum

Self

Colin Thurston
Colin Thurston

Self (archive footage)

Key Crew

George Scott
Director
Nick De Grunwald
Producer
Terry Shand
Executive Producer
Martin R. Smith
Producer
Jamie Rugge-Price
Executive Producer
Geoff Kempin
Executive Producer
Bous De Jong
Executive Producer