Legendary British band Duran Duran honored the life of Renee Good during an emotional moment at one of their recent U.S. tour stops, using music to acknowledge a tragedy that has sparked national debate and public grief.
During their Friday night concert on Jan. 9 at the Thunder Valley Casino in Sacramento, California, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame–inducted group paused the show to dedicate their 1993 ballad Ordinary World to 37-year-old Renee Good, who was fatally shot earlier that week during an ICE operation in Minnesota. The dedication was captured in a fan-recorded video that later circulated on Threads.
Before performing the song, frontman Simon Le Bon addressed the crowd with a heartfelt message. He spoke about the fundamental right of people everywhere to live safely and freely, closing with a line that echoed the song’s enduring message of peace. The quiet intensity of the moment stood in contrast to the band’s typically high-energy performances, leaving many in the audience visibly moved.
“Ordinary World” appears on the band’s self-titled 1993 release, widely known as the Wedding Album, and has long been associated with themes of loss, hope, and resilience—making it a fitting tribute under the circumstances.
Renee Good was killed on Wednesday, Jan. 7, while sitting in her car during an Immigration and Customs Enforcement operation. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, along with President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, has stated that the officer involved, Jonathan Ross, fired in self-defense. Officials allege that Good attempted to flee and posed a threat with her vehicle, a claim that has been heavily scrutinized after video footage showed her trying to drive away moments before the shooting.
In the days following her death, residents across Minneapolis gathered to mourn and to protest ICE’s presence in the city. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey publicly called on federal agents to leave, describing the incident as a reckless use of authority that resulted in a needless loss of life.
As the conversation around the shooting continues, Duran Duran Honors Renee Good Following Deadly ICE Shooting in Minnesota by turning a classic song into a moment of remembrance—reminding audiences that music can still serve as a powerful response to injustice, grief, and the shared hope for a more humane world.