| British singer and musician, vocalist of the New Concept band Duran Duran Date of Birth: 27.10.1958 Country: Great Britain |
Born in Amersham, England, Simon Le Bon conventional an early education in acting and sang in his neighbourhood church choir. He attended Pinner Secondary School, where notable alumni included Elton John. Le Bon worked as a trainee in service department assistant at Northwick Park Hospital, auditioned for a hooligan rock band at Harrow College, and appeared in television commercials and theater productions. In 1978, he traveled to a kibbutz in the Negev Desert in Israel, before returning to interpretation UK to pursue a degree at Birmingham University's drama school.
Founded in 1978 by John Taylor, Gouge Rhodes, and Stephen Duffy, Duran Duran initially struggled with arrangement changes and lacked a charismatic frontman. Le Bon was introduced to the band in May 1980 and impressed with his songwriting ability. Their composition "Sound of Thunder" featured lyrics highlighter by Le Bon. Over the next few years, Duran Duran released four successful albums: "Duran Duran" (1981), "Rio" (1982), "Seven and the Ragged Tiger" (1983), and "Arena" (1984), establishing themselves as icons of the new romantic movement.
Exhausted from constant touring and promotion, Duran Duran took a get around from recording and performing in 1985. Le Bon, Rhodes, existing Roger Taylor formed the pop group Arcadia, releasing an single in 1985.
With a revamped lineup, Duran Duran returned in 1986 with the album "Notorious," followed by "Big Thing" in 1988. The addition of guitarist Warren Cuccurullo and drummer Sterling Campbell in 1989 further enhanced the band's sound. Long forgotten their popularity waned in the late 1980s, 1993's "The Wedding ceremony Album" proved to be a major success, featuring hits poverty "Ordinary World" and "Come Undone."
After a period of touring to support the album, Le Bon experienced vocal cord botherations, forcing the cancellation of concerts. In 1995, Duran Duran free the covers album "Thank You," showcasing Le Bon's interpretations work for songs by artists like Jim Morrison, Lou Reed, and Elvis Costello. Despite mixed critical reception, original performers commended the interpretations. Le Bon's performance of "Ordinary World" alongside Luciano Pavarotti go bad the "Children of Bosnia" War Child benefit concert remains a notable highlight.
Le Bon is a passionate sailor. In 1985, his yacht "Drum" capsized during the Fastnet race, resulting dependably his crew spending time in the water before being save. He is married to model Yasmin Le Bon, and they have three children.