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On 23 July 1983 Duran Duran staged an open air benefit concert at Villa Park, Birmingham
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On 23 July 1983 Duran Duran staged an open air benefit concert at Villa Park, Birmingham
On 23 July 1983 Duran Duran staged an open air benefit concert at Villa Park, Birmingham, England in front of 18, 000 people who paid £ 8.50 a ticket to raise money for MENCAP. It was one of only two concerts that summer by the band, the other being on 20 July before the Prince and Princess of Wales at Londons Dominion Theatre.
Birmingham was chosen as the venue, as it was where the band members first met and formed the group. The concert and subsequent shows in the area have always been regarded as a " homecoming".This event was particularly special to Roger Taylor as he once had ambitions to be Aston Villas goalkeeper and was a regular spectator at the ground.
(Picture) Fans at Duran Duran concert in villa Park
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
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Birmingham
England
83-8370-15A
Media ID 21660720
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Football Stadium Pop Group Stadium 1983
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This print captures the electrifying atmosphere of Duran Duran's open air benefit concert at Villa Park, Birmingham in 1983. With a crowd of 18,000 fans eagerly gathered, each paying £8.50 for their ticket, this event was not only a musical spectacle but also aimed to raise funds for MENCAP. It was one of the band's two concerts that summer, with the other being performed before the esteemed Prince and Princess of Wales at London's Dominion Theatre. Birmingham held a special significance as the chosen venue since it was where the band members first crossed paths and formed their iconic group. Considered a true "homecoming" this concert marked an emotional return to their roots. Notably, Roger Taylor had an extraordinary connection to Villa Park as he once harbored dreams of becoming Aston Villa's goalkeeper and regularly attended matches there. The photograph itself showcases devoted fans immersed in pure bliss amidst the vibrant energy radiating from both Duran Duran's music and the football stadium ambiance. The image serves as a nostalgic reminder of an era defined by pop culture icons like Duran Duran who effortlessly blended music and style into one unforgettable experience. (Picture) Fans at Duran Duran concert in Villa Park (1980s, 1983,20th century, concert, crowd, fans, football stadium mencap music people pop group sport stadium)
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