Duran Duran play Baloise Session

0000: Duran Duran add a new dynamic chapter to their legacy at Baloise Session, a fantastic opportunity to experience these global music icons up close!

Duran Duran’s influence on music throughout the years gains a new dynamic chapter at the Baloise Session! Following trailblazing successes like their chart-topping 16th studio album «Danse Macabre», sold out arena tours and their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Duran Duran continues to fascinate music lovers around the world. What a fantastic opportunity to experience these global music icons for once up close! The night-club vibes of the Baloise Session make it possible to rediscover the compositional depth that remains a hallmark of Duran Duran’s music to this day. Founded in the early 1980s,the band consists of Simon Le Bon (vocals), Nick Rhodes (keyboards), John Taylor (bass) and Roger Taylor (drums). Their biggest hits: Hungry Like the Wolf (1982) – breakthrough in the USA, iconic video and catchy tune. Rio (1982) – synthpop classic with tropical flair and catchy chorus. The Reflex (1984) – number 1 hit in the UK and the USA, produced by Nile Rodgers. Ordinary World (1993) – emotional comeback song of the 90s with strong airplay. A View to a Kill (1985) – title song of the James Bond film of the same name, to date the only Bond song to reach number 1 in the US charts. Save a Prayer (1982) – atmospheric ballad with great fan popularity.

Genre Concert
Recording location Baloise Session, Messe, Basel
Recording date October 23, 2025
Duration 76 mins
TV Director Roli Bärlocher