Duran Duran
Awards & Honours
71
Awards Won
4
Honours
4
Rankings
5
Covers
4
Records
Duran Duran's achievement list reads like a masterclass in sustained excellence. With over 100 million records sold globally, they stand as one of the best-selling bands of all time. Their induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022 validated their status as pioneers who reshaped the music industry. The band holds the unique distinction of having top-five albums in five consecutive decades, a testament to their adaptability and enduring appeal.Their impact on the visual arts cannot be overstated. By treating music videos as short films, they elevated the medium to an art form and paved the way for the MTV generation. The recognition they received from institutions like the Royal Mail and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame highlights their significance beyond just chart numbers.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction
Inducted as a performer, recognizing their lasting impact on rock music.
Royal Mail Stamp Collection
Featured on a special set of postage stamps celebrating their five-decade career.
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the Recording category.
Guinness World Record
Recognized for the most consecutive top 10 singles in the UK at the time.
Rankings & Lists
100 Greatest Artists of All Time
Top 100 Artists of the 80s
100 Greatest Albums of All Time
Greatest Pop Stars of All Time
Magazine Covers
Time
1984-05-14
The New Beatles
Rolling Stone
1983-06-02
New Romantic Scene
Vogue
1982-09-01
Fashion Icons
Billboard
1984-03-10
Chart Dominance
Vanity Fair
1985-02-01
Celebrity Status
Records & Feats
Most Consecutive Top 10 Singles in UK
Held the record for the most consecutive top 10 singles in the UK during the 1980s.
Five Decades of Top Five Albums
Achieved top-five albums in five consecutive decades (1980s, 1990s, 2000s, 2010s, 2020s).
Highest Selling British Act of the 80s
Recognized as the best-selling British act of the 1980s in the United States.
First Band to Have Six Consecutive Number One Videos
Achieved six consecutive number one videos on MTV's Total Request Live predecessor programming.