Simon le Bon of the band Duran Duran
POP legends Duran Duran have announced their first tour in seven years - starting in the North-East.
The gigs will mark the band's first European performances in support of their new album, All You Need Is Now.
The original line up of Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, John and Roger Taylor will perform to thousands of fans starting at the Newcastle Metro Radio Arena on May 18.
Tickets go on sale this Friday.
Throughout their outstanding career Duran Duran has sold more than 80 million records, with 30 chart toppers in the UK, 18 American hit singles and a global presence that guarantees them huge concert audiences on five continents.
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