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Is it me, or has Simon Le Bon gained a fair bit of weight? That's what it looked like to me during those close ups on the Live 8 highlight show during "Save A Prayer" in Rome. Has he let himself go, or is it just simply age? I mean, the guys are getting on a bit (and there were some true *fossils* in this highlight program too), most of the musicians I like are in that category, but he looks like your typical middle aged British guy now, not superstar Simon Le Bon. That said, he still looks pretty good for however old he must be, so I guess it shouldn't matter too much. Maybe I am wrong, as I look through photos of the gig on a fansite, as they have pictures with a different profile, adn a short sleeved shirt, and now I think it may be the opposite of letting himself go...I think that maybe the bulk is from working out or something, because it seems only in the upper body, and his arms look pretty muscular. The pictures do give me a different perspective now.



What do you think?












Date: 4 Jul 2005 00:52 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
the more and more I get to know you, the more I love you. hahha

I think he has gained some weight. I am a Huge Duran Duran fan. Matter of fact am listening to Greatest hits now. I was so pissed that Live 8 here did not show Rome.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 00:57 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
VH1 Classic is playing a highlights show, which is what i am watching. There are going around to the various stages.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 00:59 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
damnit they showed Duran Duran?? Shots self and I missed it.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 01:26 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
Yeah, it just ended. They had (what I remember):

U2 and Paul McCartney-St Pepper...
Annie Lennox-Sweet Dreams
Def Lepard-I don't know or care
Madonna- Like a Prayer
Stevie Wonder and Rob Thomas-Higher Ground
The Who-??
Duran Duran-Save A Prayer
Sting-Message In A Bottle
Pink Floyd-??

That is all I remember, and not necessarily in the right order.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 01:45 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
I heard all the Floyd and Annie..I heard Def Leppard on the radio (they are just ok) The who sang a few songs. I love Stevie too...saw all of his perfomance

The Pink Floyd was great though

Date: 4 Jul 2005 01:55 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
I forgot to mention Pet Shop Boys...bbut they were in the music comment in the post. They actually got off to a bad start...the sync and timing were off.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:04 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
I love Pet Shop Boys ....grrrr!!

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:27 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
The timig was fixed early on, but it was probably embarrassing.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:31 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
hehe yeah I bet it was

Date: 4 Jul 2005 01:36 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greencow.livejournal.com
probably a little of both. i saw duran live at the now and zen fest in sf a couple years ago. it was the best show evah. i've always been and always will be a duranie. ;)

Date: 4 Jul 2005 01:41 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
Yeah. I am guessing he has gained weight, but as a result of working out and stuff. And maybe that is a direct result of him seeing himself get on a bit and age.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 01:42 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greencow.livejournal.com
he still looks good. actually, they all do.

time files when you're dyslexic.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 01:53 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
Yeah, even the older bands...The Who and Pink Floyd..the guys are old, but still looking pretty decent.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:32 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
me too :) Loved them since I was a kid. I still have all the redords and need themon CD hehe

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:39 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greencow.livejournal.com
:O

i wish i still had my LP's.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:41 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
hehe my first "boyfriend" when I was 10 (he was 11) bought me Seven and the Ragged Tiger

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:42 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greencow.livejournal.com
haha my mom bought me that album when i was 12'ish as a confirmation present.

little did she know what she was getting herself (or me, for that matter) into....

Date: 4 Jul 2005 03:02 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greencow.livejournal.com
HAHA!

i think i had that poster...

Date: 4 Jul 2005 03:05 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
hehe me too :))

Do you mind if I add you? You seem cool :))

Date: 4 Jul 2005 03:20 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] greencow.livejournal.com
no. not at all. add away!

:)

Date: 4 Jul 2005 03:24 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
okies cool.. :)

Date: 4 Jul 2005 03:25 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] ex-sandcat309.livejournal.com
added you :))

Date: 4 Jul 2005 04:04 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
I've been thinking that you two would get along...you both post about sports thingies all the time. :)

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:17 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lorelei-aisling.livejournal.com
Maybe it's a combo of the two weight gain factors. Maybe he was gaining the bad kind of weight and then went about changing it by doing weight trainging stuff?

He looks more rugged and less 80s pretty boy though.

John Taylor was always my favorite. =D

I can't belive the original Duran Duran got back together. And Pink Floyd. Hell has frozen over.

Nah, Hell would really have frozen over if the origional Smiths got back together, but I can't see that happening after all the bitterness between the members.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:29 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
Yeah, I am guessing the same thing...like he knew he was aging and it was showing, and he decided to work out to counteract it, or slow it down, etc.

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:23 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] katykate.livejournal.com
WOW he HAS gained weight since they were here during the tour! holy...

Date: 4 Jul 2005 02:32 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
When were they there?

Date: 4 Jul 2005 04:15 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] katykate.livejournal.com
March

It looks like he's gained weight in his face though...seriously...

Date: 4 Jul 2005 04:16 (UTC)
From: [identity profile] plunkybug.livejournal.com
Yeah, that's where I noticed it. That's where the close ups were.

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