Ник, чего вы в нем нашли? Опции

[DDfans]

Лично я считаю Ника лучшим, т.к. он мне более симпатичен. Его имидж самый лучший! И на мое мнение не влияет его жизнь, творения и все его остальные предпочтения. Продолжая тему о Нике, тут, я могу сказать в дополнение что он магический клавишник :)

[winter rose]

Вот, нашла еще какое-то интервью, судя по всему 2001 г.

Mr. Irvin's Interview with Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran


After twenty-plus years together, Duran Duran have firmly established themselves as pop legends.  Many of today's most talented artists cite Duran Duran as one of their main influences/inspirations.  They still sell millions of CD's, and play to the masses at sold-out venues worldwide.  I had the privilege to interview (by phone) Nick Rhodes of Duran Duran.  The icing on the cake was being invited to meet Nick, lead singer Simon LeBon, and guitarist Warren Cuccurullo backstage at their Atlanta show this past summer. (I took Esther Jackson Fourth Grade Teacher Grant Brown with me to shoot the concert.)  Enjoy reading the interview!  

Q: What is your favorite book from your childhood?

A: That's a hard one, actually.....I liked different things at different times.  I enjoyed 'Alice In Wonderland' because the fantasy imagery was extraordinary.  I also like 'The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.' Later, I liked reading 'Great Expectations,' which has the most wonderful character descriptions.  As a little kid, I enjoyed reading 'The Cat In The Hat.' Oh, and also, 'Willy Wonka And The Chocolate Factory.'

Q: Do you remember one of your teachers, Mr. Hart, from your early schooling?  He said you are the only student he ever taught that said, as a young boy, 'I'm going to be a pop star someday,' and actually became one.

A: Yeah, I was a cocky little thing (laughs)!

Q: What is it like to have a teenage daughter (his daughter is Tatjana Lee Orchid Rhodes-she's 14 yrs. old)?

A: (Laughs) A pleasure.  She's fascinating-she's getting to be very well-rounded now.  She's developing tastes in different things, and enjoying her teenage years.  I take her to lots of places.  She's a big 'NSYNC fan.

Q: What do you think about the overnight success of bands like 'NSYNC and The Backstreet Boys?

A; I think those guys have great voices.  I just hope that whoever is handling them is able to give them the right advice so that they can have a future.  The music industry has such a fast turnover.  It's not easy for anyone, least of all for the people that burn
very bright.

Q: Do pop stars have a responsibility to be positive role models to their fans?  

A: I would like to think that all people should act responsibly at all times.  But that's not the way the world works.  We all know that.  One has to develop a sense of what one's place in the world is, because everyone fits somewhere.  I'm all for freedom of speech, but I do think pushing it too far can give people the wrong idea.  People ought to try to guide themselves within the limits of decency.  I've always treated all the people I'm surrounded by with a great deal of respect.

Q: Do you ever think about your band's massive worldwide appeal?

A: It's difficult to equate, I suppose.  When we started, I never really thought of Duran Duran as being (just another) band.  At the same time, I was just a naive teenager with dreams and hopes, so I never fully realized what I was taking on.  We did set out to make our mark on pop culture, to be different, to be innovative.

Q: What do you hope for when you write a song?

A: That you have something that touches people in some way-to give someone some pleasure.  That's the power of music.  You want to communicate with people on a very down-to-Earth level.

Q: On a closing note,any advice to young musicians?

A: Try and develop your own ideas.  Sure, listen to the advice others give, but don't be afraid of trying something new



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