Simon Le Bon to announce shock retirement from music?

  • By Smith Alexander
  • London
  • Last updated on

Duran Duran lead singer created a stir on Wednesday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.
Simon Le Bon »
See more news, pictures and video.

Sad news for Le Bon fans. Speculation had been rife that Duran Duran lead singer will announce his retirement from music, at age 67, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 26/02/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a singer isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a singer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouSimon

For a little while on Wednesday evening, #ThankYouSimon was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouSimon.”
— @DesireePlum, 25 Feb 2026
“Le Bon wasn't retired?”
— @borisB0, 25 Feb 2026

© 2026 MediaMass All rights reserved. Do not reproduce (even with permission).

Simon Le Bon: Recent News

 

page served in 0.033s (1,2)