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Van Duren is an American singer-songwriter who released a successful debut album in 1978 to critical acclaim. He has subsequently recorded and released more than 15 additional albums. Van's career was revitalized in 2019 after the release of a film about his journey, Waiting – the Van Duren Story.
Apr 9, 2019 · In the late '70s, Memphis singer-songwriter Van Duren appeared to have the world at his feet. Then it all went wrong.
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Apr 8, 2019 · Documentary 'Waiting: The Van Duren Story' recounts how two young Aussies tracked down a long-lost Memphis tunesmith and pushed him – and his timeless music – back into the spotlight.
Sep 27, 2018 · Van Duren is one of those artists whose name isn’t on the lips of kids picking up guitars in Ohio but soon will be thanks to a new documentary film titled Waiting: The Van Duren Story.
Feb 11, 2023 · In the 1970s, Memphis musician Van Duren was tipped to be the next Paul McCartney but instead faded into obscurity. Years later, two Australian friends come ...
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Feb 8, 2019 · In the first half of the ’70s, Duren was one of the most promising talents on the Memphis rock scene, along with power pop compatriots Big Star. He was even invited by Big Star drummer Jody Stephens to audition for the band after singer/guitarist Chris Bell’s departure, though the match was somewhat star-crossed.
Nov 11, 2020 · If Big Star was one of rock history’s great oversights, it’s a bit easier to understand the plight of one of their Memphis contemporaries. In 1976, Van Duren was playing with Big Star’s Chris Bell and Jody Stephens in a band called the Baker Street Regulars.
