Duran Duran released their self-titled debut album 40 years ago today! In honor of their #Duraniversary, we're throwing it back to 1981 when they spoke with us about coming together as a band, and showing another side of themselves through videos 👏 #DD40 | MTV News
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Duran Duran released their self-titled debut album 40 years ago today! In honor of their #Duraniversary, we're throwing it back to 1981 when they spoke with us about coming together
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