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Jan Dukes De Grey was a progressive-folk band, and only released two albums in their short life span. Jan Dukes De Grey formed in 1969 and were one of the very last prog rock bands to be signed to Decca's prog label. They originally started out as just a duo and were rivals to glam-rock band T Rex. Their first album, "Sorcerers" was a typical acid folk album, not particularly adventurous but showcased Derek Noy's and Michael Bairstow's multi-instrumental talents. The album made little impact and is only available through bootleg. But their greatest work was to come, with the...

There is more than one artist called The Dukes: (1) The Dukes are a 4 piece rock and roll band from Cincinnati, OH. Their sound is reminiscent of 60s rock and roll, but it has the energy and minimalist approach of modern garage rock. Members include Lucas Frazier, Luke Darling, Randy Proctor, and Dave Reid. (2) The Dukes were formed from a supergroup of musicians in the late 70's. The members included singer Miller Anderson, guitarist Jimmy McCulloch, Ronnie Leahy and bassist Charlie Tumahai. Only one album was put out before Jimmy McCulloch died. (3) The Dukes are a four-piece...

Ted Nugent, then 17, formed the band when he moved to Chicago in the 60's. Nugent had heard of a Detroit Rolling Stones cover band called Amboy Dukes that had just broken up, and took the name for his new band. The Detroit Amboy Dukes had actually themselves stolen the name from a Brooklyn street gang of the same name (see Louis Buchalter). A book called The Amboy Dukes about gang lifestyle was also made. In interviews Ted Nugent said he has been given the book on many occasions but still hasn't gotten around to reading it.[1] The Amboy Dukes...

Let There Be NO Confusion! It is a fact that Frank and Freddie Assunto created and led the #1 Jazz Band in America from the early 1950's thru early 1974 known as The Dukes of Dixieland. They played with and recorded with all the greats of their time and also appeared on numerous TV Shows from the 50's through the 1960's. Their untimely deaths, Freddie in 1966 (36) and Frank in 1974 (42) ended the reign of the Dukes of Dixieland. But instead of their legacy being left to be properly respected others stepped in to profit and mislead the...