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Tournament of Rock IV: REO Speedwagon vs. Duran Duran

And the Meat Loaf Express just keeps on rolling. We could look at the string of results and wonder whether he’s been so successful due to the enthusiasm of his fans or the indifference of those of his opponents. In any case, AC/DC is his latest victim and we’ll see Meat Loaf in the finals, where he’ll face off with the winner of this match.

Up first, let’s hear from REO Speedwagon:

And now, the band that. thanks to the insane loyalty of its fans, has established itself as the prohibitive favorite to win it all.

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Here’s the up-to-date bracket.

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28 Comments on “Tournament of Rock IV: REO Speedwagon vs. Duran Duran”

  1. angie74 January 10, 2013 at 12:56 am #

    I reckon that Duran Duran have one of the most loyal fan bases around!

    • junetwo January 10, 2013 at 8:49 am #

      Angie74 YOU GOT THAT RIGHT!!! Duranies are the BEST EVER!

      • Maria74 January 10, 2013 at 11:25 am #

        You are so right ! Duran Duran is the best band ever !!

    • Eunice Pacheco January 10, 2013 at 8:56 am #

      Yessssss!! It s trueee!!Well at least i am a veryyyy loyal fan since the 80 s !¨!Duran
      Duran forever!!! Love you guys!!!!

    • Francine Marie Tognotti (Frannie Rhodes/PrudenceBlak):) January 10, 2013 at 11:04 pm #

      You would Reckon CORRECTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:)<3<3<3<3<3 #DuranDuranETERNALLY<3<3<3<3<3

    • graciela January 11, 2013 at 11:39 am #

      yess duran duran is the best and ever !!!!!!

  2. Maria January 10, 2013 at 8:42 am #

    Loyal, yes, but also young and computer proficient! Where did they get these bands from?!

  3. David January 10, 2013 at 8:44 am #

    oh yea! :D Duran Duran!!!

  4. philip lebon January 10, 2013 at 8:50 am #

    The championship SHOULD be Duran Duran versus DEF LEPPARD and it comes out a tie.

    • Jights January 10, 2013 at 9:09 am #

      No way. Sorry. :) Duran Duran did a lot more the music industry and media than anything Def Leppard accomplished. Although they had some good songs, no doubt, Def Leppard is not in any celestial atmosphere even close to what Duran Duran accomplished.

      • bama January 10, 2013 at 5:25 pm #

        What did DD accomplish??? They were mostly synthesized music……

        • LAW (@ScottishLSBN) January 12, 2013 at 11:46 pm #

          Duran Duran are music pioneers and are also known for their sense of style and creative music videos when those were first invented. They were not simply a synthesizer band. You must have them confused with the Thompson Twins or someone else. I met John Taylor of Duran Duran, and so should you.

  5. Cal Duran January 10, 2013 at 8:51 am #

    This insanity of his fans is proven by a prolific and rewarding career of 30 years. DD always surprise their fans.

  6. Deanna Osborn January 10, 2013 at 8:53 am #

    Dura Duran, DUH!!!! <3 REO SUCKS

    • angie74 January 10, 2013 at 11:17 am #

      DUH off Deanna and learn to spell DUH!!

      • angie74 January 11, 2013 at 1:03 am #

        Whoa had glass of wine!! Made big mistake!!! Apologies Deanna :)

    • Mark Nambu January 11, 2013 at 12:43 pm #

      Really? REO sucks? I happen to love both bands, and hate it when some moron says something like this. For the record, Deanna, REO has more Top 40 hits than DD. Just saying.

      • Samuel Smith January 11, 2013 at 12:50 pm #

        So Top 40 hits are a measure of artistic quality?

      • thevchip January 11, 2013 at 5:52 pm #

        For the record, Duran has more than REO does. REO: 13 top 40. Duran Duran: 14 top 40. Just sayin’.

  7. Chantal January 10, 2013 at 9:30 am #

    Yes, Duran Duran has the best fans, most of us have been fans for a very very long time :o )…. But did you really think that REO Speedwagon would beat them… Seriously….

    • Samuel Smith January 10, 2013 at 9:34 am #

      I didn’t say best fans. I said you were insanely loyal. In order to be the best you have to be at least a little bit rational.

      • angie74 January 10, 2013 at 11:20 am #

        or rationally insane Samuel..;)

    • Maria74 January 10, 2013 at 11:33 am #

      NO WAY !! Duran Duran are the best. Always and forever

  8. DAVIDE January 10, 2013 at 11:51 am #

    DURANDURANFOREVER&FOREVERDURANDURAN

  9. doa70 January 10, 2013 at 9:48 pm #

    I couldn’t believe REO beat Bon Jovi. I honestly felt that if any band in the race could beat DD, it would have been BJ. Now that they are out though – DD will be eating meatloaf for dinner in a couple of days.

    Oh, and Samuel, remember what the word “fan” is short for. ;)

  10. Candy Chavez January 11, 2013 at 7:56 am #

    Keepin the 80s alive!!! Love Duran Duran!

  11. Lara January 11, 2013 at 8:46 am #

    Sorry REO, love your music dearly, but I’m a Duranie to the core!

  12. steve January 11, 2013 at 2:56 pm #

    man you people are weird . REO has toured and kicked ass over 40 years . duran not even rock .

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