'Laughably conceited': Simon LeBon slams musicians for talking politics Simon Le Bon thinks musicians talking about politics are "laughably conceited" and looking for credibility. 11 May 2026 Simon Le Bon thinks musicians talking about politics are "laughably conceited". Simon Le Bon doesn't talk politics The Duran Duran frontman feels his job is to "maintain positivity and help people have a good time, and believes the artists who want to "remind everyone" about the negatives in the world are just looking for credibility.