Simon Cowell Branded A ‘Joke’ By Duran Duran’s Andy Taylor

Duran Duran guitarist Andy Taylor has blasted Simon Cowell, claiming the ‘Idol’ judge knows nothing about nurturing talent. “I don’t have anything bad to say about the artists on these shows, because it’s not their fault,” he said. “But Gareth Gates probably could have been George Michael if he had been handled properly. He’s got a good voice and a great look. But what do they do? They make him sing ‘Unchained Melody’. It’s not a good thing.”