In celebration of National Duran Duran Appreciation Day, readers of Gimme a Wristband shared a few reasons why they appreciate Duran Duran. If you didn’t get a chance to post yours on Facebook, feel free to share  in the comments section here… because we appreciate Duran Duran every day of the year!

I appreciate the friendships that have been formed through the love of the band and their music. – Kitty

Personally, I have had a ton of fun on “tour” with my friends! – Amanda

I appreciate their music which moves my soul.  – Michele

Simon haha. Yum yum x – Clair

I appreciate their ability to not repeat themselves…. – Daniel

I appreciate their ability to not repeat themselves…. – Gregory

I appreciate that for the past 25+years they have been the one, single constant in my life. And that gives me comfort and makes me smile. – Mikala

I appreciate them for allowing my creativity to emerge thanks to Simon’s brilliant writing and imagination,which has helped me be more expressive and visual in my poetry and stories. Their incredible videos have helped me see things in a different light than anything I could’ve ever dream of. And most of their music has been the best thing to ever influence my life,so for these long winded events I’ve just described,Thank you Duran Duran! – Byron

Blah,blah,blah,blah,blah…. blah,blah,blah… The only real answer is MUSIC!!! Duran Duran IS music.The greatest ever on this planet. Long live the Kings!!!! – Kostas

Everything. My Mother had the Beatles and Slade, I had Duran Duran. They were the thing that defined my youth. Up until that point music seemed like an endless round of churned-out-of-the-mill dreary nothing-ness (with the exception of Blondie) then along came Duran Duran. They made me sit up and take notice. THIS was how music was MEANT to be. This was what I wanted to be. This was my life. This was the soundtrack to my life. – Lee

I agree with Lee; my mother had Elvis and The Beatles, I was lucky enough to have Duran Duran. They broke through the drabness of the late 70′s/early 80′s Ireland, and bought fun back into music. Because of them, writing became more than a hobby to me, I discovered just how brilliant the likes of Roxy Music and Bowie were. And of course, there was John Taylor; say no more.  – Patricia

happy dd day!!!!!!
you are the best boys!!!!!!!!!!!!!
what I love the most in dd ? JOHN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
their music of course I love when I’m down I listen them or John and I get better…kiss kiss guys!!!! – Nathalie

I appreciate the fact that they have got me through bad times, I’ve made friends through this band, I’ve discovered new music and old music through this band. I appreciate that Duran Duran has made my life a whole lot better. Thank you – Amanda

I certainly STILL appreciate the music, but most of all, I value and TREASURE the wonderful friends I’ve made through mutual appreciation of the band…thank you!!!! – Christina

I appreciated their music wich is by my side since I was 10 years that is 28 years ago,I enjoyed every album every song no matter the charts,you know everybody has a different pint of view about everything so charts for me means nothing I o…nly enjoy the music!!!! another important things is the friends I have from many years and made through the last five years,really awesome people with whom I can share everything,they’re a blessing in my life…..and the last but not the least to have the chance to enjoy DD music with my kids,they know what the band means to me and enjoy it too!!!
THANKS DD !!!!!!! – MariFer

I would like to show Nick Rhodes just how much I appreciate him…..errr..ummm….I mean I appreciate the whole band for their integrity and AWESOME music….*and Nick Rhodes* lol – Anitra

Every rhythm, rhyme and song elicits a fond memory and that is something I will always appreciate.  – Lynne

I Agree with all of you! AND Duran has inspired me in oh so many ways thank you JT, Si, NIck, and RT! I LOVE YOU GUYS! – Sharita

Simply the music and the way it brings people around the world together in appreciation of what IS one of the best bands around!! – Justine

That I’ve been able to experience their uplifting music with so many wonderful people.  – Suzanne

that throught their years their music and laughter and humour and intellect and intelligence and talent has brought me much joy and happiness that saw me through really bad times throughout the years - Shannon

The way their music sings to my soul. – Kirk

It’s hard to choose what I appreciate most about Duran Duran… I’d say it’s a toss up between the way their music makes me feel & the way I feel when I see them play live. Nothing compares. – Lisa

I appreciate how they lift my spirits when I’m sad, make me sing out loud and twirl around, the live shows make me cry and squeal with joy, their music just completes me.  – Laura

If I say Simon Le Bon’s long legs and vexing voice is that bad? LOL! – Denee

This band literally changed my life. They have inspired me, made life more fun and influenced decisions that have taken me down some interesting roads. They are, always have been and always will be my favorite band, and it’s an indescribable honor to do some work for them. – Nathan

Thank you very much Kitty!!! Happy day to you and all duranies!!!
I appreciate everythings about them,they were and are now a big support for me in hard moments,their music help me to smile when I am sad,they are angels for me,no just a band…..They are the best musicians and my favorites forever!!! they taught to me fall in love with the music,and inspire me at all,simply I love them for who they are, THEM!!! – Denisse

Their Music Helped me outa Depression, where no other music could help. where others would depress me, Duran Lifted me totally out of it.
i would not be alive now, had it not been for them.
i Totally adore Duran Duran. – Sandra

February 6 & 7th, 1984 were the most amazing DD concerts I’d ever seen. August 23rd (Taji’s bday) was another great day, when DD received their star in Hollywood….I’ve met the greatest friends and they changed my life for the better. So hard to put into words what they mean to me, but I know all of you out there feel the same! – Eileen

nostalgia, good friends i have met since 2005 because of them, soundtrack of my life. – Shannon

I’m a born again Duranie. i got distracted by Wham! and A-ha when i was 15, now i’m Back to Duran again.
Totally Love John and Simon xx – Sandra

Because tey still all this years, dont never gibve up. And most of their music let us body dance. Let and show ur live Dance, sometimes Cry but always stay alive – Jezebel

For setting my heart, mind and soul aflame, making me laugh, cry, love, think, and DANCE. For trying different things, in music and in style. For taking breaks when you individually needed to, for separating when necessary. Thank you. P.S. And for continuing on. - Nancy

I appreciate them for managing to stay together for 32 years, which is pretty rare in the music business. - Emily