5 Facts About Duran Duran's Early Home Base, The Rum Runner
- The Rum Runner nightclub in Birmingham was Duran Duran’s rehearsal space and base of operations in their early days.
- The band’s founding members met and formed there, using the club as a creative hub.
- The club’s owner, Paul Berrow, managed the band and helped launch their career.
- Duran Duran performed their first live shows at The Rum Runner, building their local following.
- The club’s basement served as their practice room, where they developed their signature sound.