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Simon Le Bon 사이먼 르 봉

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Simon John Charles Le Bon (born October 27, 1958) is an English singer. He is best known as the lead vocalist and lyricist of the new wave band Duran Duran and its offshoot Arcadia. Le Bon has received three Ivor Novello Awards from the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors, including the award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music. He received an MBE from Charles III in 2024.

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Simon Le Bon (사이먼 르 봉) — verified Korean artist.

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• Genre: pop music, new wave
• Nationality: English
• Role: Lead vocalist and lyricist
• Known For: Duran Duran
• Awards: Ivor Novello Awards
• Honor: MBE
• Birth Date: 1958년 10월 27일
• Occupation: 싱어송라이터
• Band: 듀란 듀란

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