The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers will honor Duran Duran with its Golden Note Award at the 2016 ASCAP Awards in London next month.<\/p>\n
Calling the band “multiplatinum pop visionaries,” ASCAP lauded it for having written “four decades of hits.” Singer Simon Le Bon, keyboardist Nick Rhodes, bassist John Taylor and drummer Roger Taylor will get the award Nov. 10 at ASCAP’s annual celebration of songwriters and composers at One Embankment in the British capital.<\/p>\n
The ASCAP Golden Note Award is for songwriters, composers and artists who have “achieved extraordinary career milestones.” Past recipients include Alicia Keys, Lionel Richie, Elton John, George Michael, Stevie Wonder and Quincy Jones.<\/p>\n
\u201cDuran Duran revolutionized popular music,” said ASCAP president Paul Williams. “They are the pioneers of the synth pop and new wave movement and have reached a stratospheric level of success, which is rarely seen in the industry.”<\/p>\n
Formed in Birmingham, England, in 1978, Duran Duran has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. The band has been honored with multiple Grammy, BRIT and other awards.<\/p>\n
From breakthrough hits \u201cGirls on Film\u201d and \u201cPlanet Earth\u201d to James Bond theme \u201cA View to a Kill,” \u201cCome Undone\u201d\u00a0 and \u201cPressure Off,\u201d Duran Duran has “continuously produced hits,” ASCAP noted.<\/p>\n
At the\u00a0London ceremony, two Vanguard Awards will be handed out, as well as the annual honors in the global impact, song of the year, top digital song, top EDM song and film score of the year categories.<\/p>\n
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Source: hollywoodreporter.com<\/p>\n
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