The Enduring Allure of Nick Rhodes and Duran Duran's New Romantic Era Duran Duran has managed to sustain its relevance in an era where nostalgia for the 1980s is rampant, with a career spanning over five decades.
Key to this success is the vision and dedication of longest standing member Nick Rhodes. Rhodes' influence on the band's visual aesthetic cannot be overstated.
He pioneered the use of synthesizers and had an iconic fashion sense that made Duran Duran one of the most recognizable bands of their era.