The creation of Notorious was fraught with internal tension and transformation. By the time recording began, the original five-piece had slimmed down to a trio consisting of Simon Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, and John Taylor.
While often called the band's "most underrated" effort, the album’s tracklist demonstrates a bold willingness to experiment. Jon Campbell - Facebook Duran Duran - Notorious
Guitarist Andy Taylor left mid-session under acrimonious circumstances—later referenced in the title track's dig at a "flaky bandit"—while drummer Roger Taylor retired due to exhaustion. The creation of Notorious was fraught with internal
To fill the void, the band recruited session heavyweights, including future full-time member Warren Cuccurullo on guitar and Steve Ferrone on drums. the band recruited session heavyweights