The Duran Duran guitarist appeared on the Wright Stuff to talk about his career and his new book - Wild Boy More info about Wild Boy here: www.amazon.co.u...
one Memory I have about Andy is when he bought me a pint in the station pub in kings Heath high street Birmingham when he had hardly any money. Very knowledgeable about music Great and funny guy , my mom made him dinner a couple of times as he was always skint. 37 years ago wow life goes so fast. Andy still love the gravy?
@@Calimosh he wasn't asked to leave, he chose to leave but the others didn't fight him on it, he didn't agree that Nick and Simon should get a larger share of the profits, they kept the band running all these years, even John had only been gone for 4 years. Bit of greed on his part
That and not getting on with Simon or Nick. That was one of the reasons he quit the first time, and they were part of why he quit the second time as well. There's definitely no love lost between him and the rest of DD. Not even with John, and he was the one that talked him into coming back in the first place.
He wasn't asked he was forced out because he didn't agree wth the direction they were going. Him, Roger and John were asked to take less pay when they first agreed if they were successful they could renegotiate the contract. They did well I guess he wanted a bigger share.
In listening to their tunes with Andy I really appreciate even more how he made their music special. Warren also added a unique, although different, sound too.
You're not giving John, Nick, or Simon enough credit for keeping the band together by saying they're not DD without Andy. But they are DD without Andy.
GREG WELLS the best part is that he’s not even really “ technically good” but he knows how to write parts that fit the music which is the most important part. He stays true to melody and not ego.
I have always liked listening to interviews with Andy. He is very knowledgeable about what is being discussed and is witty and funny. He is honest and candid. I think he is a super person. God bless him. I hope he is very happy. ( I still wish he was with DD though.)
The reason Andy left is because all the band promised to do all of their own stuff and music like they used to, they did with Astronaut but as soon as he heard the were bringing in Justin Timberlake and Timberland and they were writing all the songs. If it wasn't for Andy then they would have had no lyrics for songs as he and simon wrote the songs together. They are doing a new album and Simons had to ask for help writing because he's had a block. Or is it coz a certain somebody is missing?
I wonder if he's the one holding up "Reportage." If they had released that instead of "Red Carpet Massacre," Sony might not have given them the patent leather enema...
He's barely been with the band all these years. 5 years in the beginning and 3 years off and on. Eight years total. John, Simon and Nick worked their butts off all those years while he sued the band and kept giving them the runaround. Also he never got along with any of them after the reunion. He was trying to sabotage their comeback but now we have Dom who has been there longer than this fool was. 18 years to be exact. Dom has done a fantastic job and he's the sweetest ever!
Andys a cool guy,,always will be,,,duran are one of the best bands in the world , with andy they were and still would be the best,,,,funny how this most success was with andy,,81-85,,,and 2000-06,,,,,hope he returns for the next album
I always thought of Roger Taylor and John Taylor were the driving beat of this band and Andy taylor was held back like a caged tiger. He finally got the opportunity to show his talent as a Lead Guitarist in The Power Station and while doing songs for the soundtrack of the movie American Anthem. New Wave music of the 80's rarely gave guitarists a chance to step front and center. This was in contrast to the days of solos in the 70's. U2 was probably the exception to the rule as Edge did so.
Well, that depends on whether you actually went through and appreciated the New Romantic era. Most of those bands really wanted to stay away from guitar unlike American music which was seen to be boring and stale. New Romantic was supposed to be trendy if you will, so it wasn't really a matter of whether the bands really wanted to give the lead guitarist a chance per se, it just wasn't a sound that people liked nor wanted. A lot of the New Romantic bands were synthesizer-based such as Ultravox, Human League, Depeche Mode, etc. While Duran Duran was not as electronic as some of those mentioned bands, still lead guitar was never a big thing in most of their music. U2 was different, they were a rock band, they weren't a New Romantic band even though they came out about the same time.
JT was the lead. His bass playing is what gave the band their sound. Him and Roger. You sell the rest of the band short. They were all good but for me Andy's playing started to sound bad on stage with DD and I was very uncomfortable with him being off tune! Just my opinion!
andy taylor was vital for duran duran to be the best duran duran could be and warren cucorrollo is a great virtuso proffestional etc but he dont have andy taylor edge...just cant cut it...however duran duran can produce top quality music without andy but may not be classic duran duran...cos andy aint there so it cant be classic duran duran. best duran tracks have andy taylor on them...virtually all of them
When I was 18 my friend and I took a limo to his house in malibu, ca he was not there I too his junk mail and a tennis ball his neighbors said he was nice ..duran duran was he best .
NO ANDY IS GREAT WITH ME. DURAN DURAN IS STILL AMAZING AND THEIR NEW ALBUM FUTURE PAST IS GETTING RAVE REVIEWS FROM CRITICS AND FANS ALIKE. THEY DON'T NEED ANDY HE NEEDS THEM. ALL HIS SOLO STUFF AND WITH OTHER BANDS BOMBED BIG TIME!
Sorry, but I've been a fan of many kind of music throughout the years. And the fact is, if Andy Taylor was that damn talented, then why the fuck haven't most people heard of him? Unrecognized? Yes. Overrated? Yes. The guy was good, but obviously not THAT good.
You know what...IF I had kids in school nowdays, I'd never put them on a bloody school bus with all the crap that went on even when I was a kid. If they tried to force the issue, I'd home school first...Seriously. I don't feel kids are safe on the buses anymore.
Yes, they had a tour for Astronaut which was supposed to be a few months, which he was fine with, but it kept getting longer and wanted to go home with his family. That's the reason he left the second time. Even he said it here, when you get older, sometimes you have to change. He had a family, and he missed them.
Wow, its pretty funny. Andy recently made a comment that stated “having fun as an independent artist, under no pressure to hit any sales targets or do embarrassingly cringe-worthy day time TV slots.” Guess he means liek this one he did 3 years ago? As an indie artist? HA!
@@debraricobene4856 "What does looks have to do wth talent." Nothing. "Is that what Duran want's to be know as pretty boys." It was. "I thought Andy was cute." Maybe he was. Here he looks like a muppet.
Warren was and is a virtuoso John said. Watch the concert on youtube for Big Thing tour. Him and John play great together. They are amazing together. He's only gone from DD because Andy came back for the reunion. Warren was with them for 13 years longer than Andy!
Musical driving force? What, the four or five repetitive chords he put BEHIND Nick's keyboards? Yeah, ok, whatever. He was an interesting guy, but cie la vie. I don't think Duran ever suffered for NOT having him around.
Nah, the drugs... If you saw him without the glasses his eyes would look terrible and it's quite possible his eyes are sensitive to light. Same as Bono from U2.
duran duran career ending after they denied to keep continue in postpunk and new romantics,.... compare with new order the cure even depechemode... the first two album is decent !!!!
I loooove Duran Duran. I'm a huge fan. But I just have to comment on this vid of Andy Taylor. He's coked up or drunk. One or the other or both. How rock and roll!
best guitarist to happen to duranduran? warren! the music had an edgy and driven quality to it. i'm glad andy left. he's not very good and he's a big quitter! good riddance.
I'm currently reading his book, love him!
one Memory I have about Andy is when he bought me a pint in the station pub in kings Heath high street Birmingham when he had hardly any money. Very knowledgeable about music Great and funny guy , my mom made him dinner a couple of times as he was always skint. 37 years ago wow life goes so fast. Andy still love the gravy?
You met Andy Taylor??!! OMG !! :) I wish I could say the same. I bet he is a super nice guy. Lucky you... :)
Bless u I'm pleased Andy is still with us he's my best guitarist
Daniel Stans does he still talk to you?
🎼Andy’s going off on the rails on a gravy train🎼!
A secret weapon and a real rocker in a very unrocker genre
Andy! 💋
DD sounds very different without Andy Taylor ...
Dunkin’ Donuts? 🤓
@@effdonahue6595 No ... Dumb Derelict (you of course) 😆😆😆
@@MrUsermister Nyah Ahah Woop Woop!
The reason Andy taylor Quits is because the band leaves him no room for his guitar work and contracts.. He's the best thing that ever happened to D.D.
I heard he was asked to leave second time round. Maybe the missing pieces of the puzzle didn't fit anymore.
@@Calimosh he wasn't asked to leave, he chose to leave but the others didn't fight him on it, he didn't agree that Nick and Simon should get a larger share of the profits, they kept the band running all these years, even John had only been gone for 4 years. Bit of greed on his part
That and not getting on with Simon or Nick. That was one of the reasons he quit the first time, and they were part of why he quit the second time as well. There's definitely no love lost between him and the rest of DD. Not even with John, and he was the one that talked him into coming back in the first place.
He wasn't asked he was forced out because he didn't agree wth the direction they were going. Him, Roger and John were asked to take less pay when they first agreed if they were successful they could renegotiate the contract. They did well I guess he wanted a bigger share.
They should have kept Warren, Andy was good but way too cocky with it!!!
In listening to their tunes with Andy I really appreciate even more how he made their music special. Warren also added a unique, although different, sound too.
You're not giving John, Nick, or Simon enough credit for keeping the band together by saying they're not DD without Andy. But they are DD without Andy.
@@JOHNNYSGIRL1960 oh for sure. But there is a noticeable difference with each guitarist.
other than posters, I dont think I've ever seen him without sunglasses.
out of nowhere i found a picture of Andy without glasses it's a picture from 2003 together with John
but i think he has light sensitivity eyes
Another fantastic musician that makes me proud to call Newcastle home.
❤❤❤me gusta desde que vi sus fotos
ALWAYS my favorite member of D2
thanks for the compilation - I taped the whole show and was dreading having to sit through it all to catch the AT bits!
Underrated guitarist!
GREG WELLS the best part is that he’s not even really “ technically good” but he knows how to write parts that fit the music which is the most important part. He stays true to melody and not ego.
@@harrybalszak7526 Not technically good?? He has been playing in bands since he was 13 so the odds are that he is .
@@Oksana7305 you need go go out more Andy is popular & always have been with DD & power station
Eimeara Stapleton I liked that he brought that punky/glam rock guitar vibe to new wave. I’ve always liked his playing.
@@narindersidhu8007 I am querying the previous comment because its not correct, Andy is technically good. . Mind your own business.
Andy Taylor will always be Duran Duran
I have always liked listening to interviews with Andy. He is very knowledgeable about what is being discussed and is witty and funny. He is honest and candid. I think he is a super person. God bless him. I hope he is very happy. ( I still wish he was with DD though.)
I won Andy’s guitar back in high school! 🎸Still have it! 😎
😳 WHAT 😱? NO WAY!!! 🤗
Andy Taylor is always to be the missing piece for Duran Duran...the ideal formation with Andy..believe me
The reason Andy left is because all the band promised to do all of their own stuff and music like they used to, they did with Astronaut but as soon as he heard the were bringing in Justin Timberlake and Timberland and they were writing all the songs.
If it wasn't for Andy then they would have had no lyrics for songs as he and simon wrote the songs together.
They are doing a new album and Simons had to ask for help writing because he's had a block. Or is it coz a certain somebody is missing?
I wonder if he's the one holding up "Reportage." If they had released that instead of "Red Carpet Massacre," Sony might not have given them the patent leather enema...
Trump? 😆
Too bad he went away.
Always a funny guy
The main man for duran
Warren and Andy are very creative guitarists. Duran have been rubbish creatively without them.
He's barely been with the band all these years. 5 years in the beginning and 3 years off and on. Eight years total. John, Simon and Nick worked their butts off all those years while he sued the band and kept giving them the runaround. Also he never got along with any of them after the reunion. He was trying to sabotage their comeback but now we have Dom who has been there longer than this fool was. 18 years to be exact. Dom has done a fantastic job and he's the sweetest ever!
Andys a cool guy,,always will be,,,duran are one of the best bands in the world , with andy they were and still would be the best,,,,funny how this most success was with andy,,81-85,,,and 2000-06,,,,,hope he returns for the next album
+colinraycyrus68 Yeah~ Let's cross our fingers!!!!!!!
i hear they are making a album called in2ruders... i hope
Andy, in my books, was always The Man! I loved the brother when I was 18 back in 1984! Duran Duran is just not Duran Duran without Andy!
Peace Bro!
Andy Taylor was always the shit! I just love him he’s the coolest
Andy was the only one who had some substance.
John Taylor is an extraordinary player and Roger is a great drummer. Stop making Andy special only. The rest of the band is as well.
@@JOHNNYSGIRL1960 your saying that because you’re Johnny’s girl 👧 🤓😆
By the way his glasses are prescription. You don't have to believe any of what i said but it's all true, believe me.
Yeah. You know diddley-squat evidently about music. I would hope most fans would know better.
Blue Bird was owned by the British Henlys Group PLC with a substantial financial stake held by Volvo Group[9] from 1999 to 2004.
alguien podria decirme si el libro esta traducido al espanol
I always thought of Roger Taylor and John Taylor were the driving beat of this band and Andy taylor was held back like a caged tiger. He finally got the opportunity to show his talent as a Lead Guitarist in The Power Station and while doing songs for the soundtrack of the movie American Anthem. New Wave music of the 80's rarely gave guitarists a chance to step front and center. This was in contrast to the days of solos in the 70's. U2 was probably the exception to the rule as Edge did so.
Well, that depends on whether you actually went through and appreciated the New Romantic era. Most of those bands really wanted to stay away from guitar unlike American music which was seen to be boring and stale. New Romantic was supposed to be trendy if you will, so it wasn't really a matter of whether the bands really wanted to give the lead guitarist a chance per se, it just wasn't a sound that people liked nor wanted. A lot of the New Romantic bands were synthesizer-based such as Ultravox, Human League, Depeche Mode, etc. While Duran Duran was not as electronic as some of those mentioned bands, still lead guitar was never a big thing in most of their music. U2 was different, they were a rock band, they weren't a New Romantic band even though they came out about the same time.
@@Rascallucci Totally agree.
JT was the lead. His bass playing is what gave the band their sound. Him and Roger. You sell the rest of the band short. They were all good but for me Andy's playing started to sound bad on stage with DD and I was very uncomfortable with him being off tune! Just my opinion!
andy taylor was vital for duran duran to be the best duran duran could be and warren cucorrollo is a great virtuso proffestional etc but he dont have andy taylor edge...just cant cut it...however duran duran can produce top quality music without andy but may not be classic duran duran...cos andy aint there so it cant be classic duran duran. best duran tracks have andy taylor on them...virtually all of them
@neonjunglejumper yep I am reading it now
When I was 18 my friend and I took a limo to his house in malibu, ca he was not there I too his junk mail and a tennis ball his neighbors said he was nice ..duran duran was he best .
How old are you now?
bluebird use to make yellow school buses and i think it was a British firm
aaaarrhhh! No Andy, No Duran Duran.
I love Astronaut, but I hate Red Carpet Massacre.
He’s the right guitarist for the band but Warren I liked as well
NO ANDY IS GREAT WITH ME. DURAN DURAN IS STILL AMAZING AND THEIR NEW ALBUM FUTURE PAST IS GETTING RAVE REVIEWS FROM CRITICS AND FANS ALIKE. THEY DON'T NEED ANDY HE NEEDS THEM. ALL HIS SOLO STUFF AND WITH OTHER BANDS BOMBED BIG TIME!
Durandy Durandy! ✌️
Great guitarist! DD not the same anymore.
I thought he was from Newcastle? Doesn't sound like it. He has that transatlantic Ringo accent.
He did,. When he first met John an Nick, they said they couldnt understand him, his accent was so thick.
He's from Northumberland, he sounds slightly like a geordie accent
Sorry, but I've been a fan of many kind of music throughout the years. And the fact is, if Andy Taylor was that damn talented, then why the fuck haven't most people heard of him? Unrecognized? Yes. Overrated? Yes. The guy was good, but obviously not THAT good.
Luckily there are not many people who think like you.
Exactly 💯
@AMBASSODOR i think he said he is sensitive to light now because of his days on stage with dd.
ANDY TAKE 16 HOURS OF YOUR BUSY LIFE BACK INTO DURAN STUDIO AND MAKE A GREAT ALBUM. YOU MUST HAVE CHILLED YOUR ANGER BY OW DUDE. THEY NEED YU
You know what...IF I had kids in school nowdays, I'd never put them on a bloody school bus with all the crap that went on even when I was a kid. If they tried to force the issue, I'd home school first...Seriously. I don't feel kids are safe on the buses anymore.
Said so himself. Nearly 50, had enough of it. Good on him. Decided to leave the party and head home. If course, others wont be happy. Too bad.
Yes, they had a tour for Astronaut which was supposed to be a few months, which he was fine with, but it kept getting longer and wanted to go home with his family. That's the reason he left the second time. Even he said it here, when you get older, sometimes you have to change. He had a family, and he missed them.
@@RocketRic14 No they let him go. It's common knowledge!
Why does Andy wear those sunglasses? I recall someone telling me that his eyes are sensitive to light. Does he have an eye disease?
He’s got Smokey eyes 😵💫 doh!
Wow, its pretty funny. Andy recently made a comment that stated “having fun as an independent artist, under no pressure to hit any sales targets or do embarrassingly cringe-worthy day time TV slots.” Guess he means liek this one he did 3 years ago? As an indie artist? HA!
What happend to his hair? He looks like something out of Muppet Show.
Tbh, he never quite fit in with the rest of the members from Duran. A very talented musician, but not as "pretty" or popular as the other guys...
@@charlotte_stevens He wasn't popular no , it was John and Simon and then Nick and Roger but Andy never got a look in
What does looks have to do wth talent. Is that what Duran want's to be know as pretty boys. I thought Andy was cute.
@@debraricobene4856
"What does looks have to do wth talent."
Nothing.
"Is that what Duran want's to be know as pretty boys."
It was.
"I thought Andy was cute."
Maybe he was. Here he looks like a muppet.
Hes lost his Geordie accent
Birmingham
Drugs are bad
POWER STATION WAS GREAT. DURAN IS A LEGEND. YOUR SOLO STUFF GREAT. NOW GO CREATE A NEW LEGENDARY ALBUM AGAIN W DURAN. 12 HOURS MAX. SERIOUSLY
Warren is not a great guitarist. The guitar player of John Taylor's solo band said "Andy is more talentet by far"
That was probably Steve Jones of the Sex Pistols. He played on Andy's solo album Thunder.
Warren was and is a virtuoso John said. Watch the concert on youtube for Big Thing tour. Him and John play great together. They are amazing together. He's only gone from DD because Andy came back for the reunion. Warren was with them for 13 years longer than Andy!
is he drunk? stoned? gotta wonder! great git player with an under/rated band
one of the most tasteful players...basically did for them what Andy summers did for the police
Musical driving force? What, the four or five repetitive chords he put BEHIND Nick's keyboards? Yeah, ok, whatever. He was an interesting guy, but cie la vie. I don't think Duran ever suffered for NOT having him around.
Amen , couldn't agree more
Nah, the drugs... If you saw him without the glasses his eyes would look terrible and it's quite possible his eyes are sensitive to light. Same as Bono from U2.
Too bad. His eyes are such a beautiful hue of blue!
duran duran career ending after they denied to keep continue in postpunk and new romantics,.... compare with new order the cure even depechemode... the first two album is decent !!!!
WRONG!
They’re one of the few 80s acts STILL churning out NEW music,.
I loooove Duran Duran. I'm a huge fan. But I just have to comment on this vid of Andy Taylor. He's coked up or drunk. One or the other or both. How rock and roll!
Stoned again.
I mean ... still.
best guitarist to happen to duranduran? warren! the music had an edgy and driven quality to it. i'm glad andy left. he's not very good and he's a big quitter! good riddance.
Boring and childish!