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Mark Elliott

Mark Elliott balances a passion for all things pop with a day-job managing the content and commercial fortunes of one of Britain’s largest specialist magazine publishers. His career has taken him from the boardroom of Time Out London (where he was Managing Director) to the publishing hotseat at brands such as Closer and Empire. All of this interesting career stuff pales in comparison besides his – frankly ridiculous – record-collecting habit (how many overseas variant covers of Like A Virgin does anyone really need?) and The Ministry Of Pop, his book on Stock Aitken Waterman, published in 2017.

Articles by Mark Elliott

Hungry Like The Wolf: Behind Duran Duran’s Feast For The Eyes And Ears

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Hungry Like The Wolf: Behind Duran Duran’s Feast For The Eyes And Ears

A revolutionary song that broke Duran Duran in the US, Hungry Like The Wolf changed everything for Britain’s New Romantic icons.

Duran Duran: From New Romantic Icons To Planet Earth’s Biggest Band

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Duran Duran: From New Romantic Icons To Planet Earth’s Biggest Band

Once dubbed the “Fab Five”, Duran Duran’s ear for hits and knack for reinvention has made the band a touring sensation to this day.

‘Hard Candy’: Behind Madonna’s Return To Pop’s Sweet Spot

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‘Hard Candy’: Behind Madonna’s Return To Pop’s Sweet Spot

A collaboration with Timbaland and Pharrell Williams, ‘Hard Candy’ kept Madonna match-fit at the end of the 2000s.

True: Behind The Failed Romance That Inspired Spandau Ballet’s Hit Song

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True: Behind The Failed Romance That Inspired Spandau Ballet’s Hit Song

True became a worldwide hit for Spandau Ballet, but do you know the story of unrequited love that inspired it?

‘Golden’: Behind Kylie Minogue’s Glittering Country-Pop Reinvention

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‘Golden’: Behind Kylie Minogue’s Glittering Country-Pop Reinvention

Like ‘Dolly Parton standing on a dancefloor’, Kylie Minogue ensured her ‘Golden’ album was her most surprising new direction yet.

Like A Prayer: The Story Behind Madonna’s Transcendent Signature Song

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Like A Prayer: The Story Behind Madonna’s Transcendent Signature Song

Creating no small amount of controversy, Like A Prayer sits near the pinnacle of Madonna’s many creative and commercial successes.

‘Rebel Heart’: A Thrilling Compendium Of Madonna’s Magic DNA

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‘Rebel Heart’: A Thrilling Compendium Of Madonna’s Magic DNA

The richest range of Madonna’s creative skills to date, the ‘Rebel Heart’ album emerged as a triumphant victory against the odds.

‘Diamond’: Rough And Uncut, This Is Spandau Ballet’s Glittering Jewel

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‘Diamond’: Rough And Uncut, This Is Spandau Ballet’s Glittering Jewel

More than a majestic time capsule, Spandau Ballet’s ‘Diamond’ album captured the group developing into one of the 80s’ most successful bands.

Why Duran Duran’s “The Wedding Album” Kickstarted An Enduring Union

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Why Duran Duran’s “The Wedding Album” Kickstarted An Enduring Union

The success of Ordinary World and ‘Duran Duran’ (aka ‘The Wedding Album’) in 1993 secured the band’s future at a critical moment.

Madonna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Full Story

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Madonna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show: The Full Story

The most demanding performance of her career, Madonna’s Super Bowl halftime show proved once again why she will always be the “Queen Of Pop”.