[net.movies] Where did "Duran Duran" get their name?

alle@ihuxb.UUCP (09/22/83)

I heard an interesting bit of trivia on the radio last night.
It concerned where the group "Duran Duran" derived their name.

Anyone want to try to guess?

Allen England at BTL, Naperville, IL
ihnp4!ihuxb!alle

3211mds@hogpd.UUCP (M.SHERBERG) (09/22/83)

I believe that the name came from the Jane Fonda movie "Barbarella" (sp?).
The scientist's name in the movie was Duran Duran.

     David Sherberg  AT&T - ISL  
     Lincroft, New Jersey