Mark Ronson is to work with Duran Duran on some reworked versions of a number of the group's hits for a one-off concert in Paris this July. The producer, who is currently also working with Amy Winehouse and Kaiser Chiefs, is in the studio working on the remixes as we speak.
Ronson told reporters: "[Duran Duran] were the only band I ever idolised. I used to take a picture of [bassist] John Taylor with me to the barber shop". Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon added: "[Mark Ronson] is one of the biggest talents to have emerged in recent years. He's taking popular music in a new, exciting and fresh direction. He also looks great in a well cut suit, and has the blood and voice of an Englishman".
The show, which will take place at La Cigale in Paris on 2 Jul, will also include a set from Ronson's band The Version Players, with a guest vocal spot from Le Bon. Unfortunately for the vast majority of Ronson and Duran Duran fans, the show will be invite only. However, it will be filmed and shown around the world, say sponsors Smirnoff.