George Duke Passes Away at Age 67

vienna · 08-11-13, 02:40 PM

http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2...wn-fusion-band

Didn't hear about this until just late yesterday. He was a true musician and highly respected by major musicians of all genres. Another great gone...

RIP, Mr. Duke...

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Jimbuna · 08-11-13, 03:34 PM

A great musician for many a year.

RIP

WernherVonTrapp · 08-11-13, 04:58 PM

Yes, read about this earlier. Seems like we're losing so many this year.

RIP ♫

Sailor Steve · 08-11-13, 05:02 PM

But that's what they said last year. And the year before that.

WernherVonTrapp · 08-11-13, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sailor Steve

But that's what they said last year. And the year before that.

Well, somebody has to keep up with tradition.

Jimbuna · 08-12-13, 05:57 AM

What concerns me more is...who will be next

vienna · 08-12-13, 12:20 PM

There are several I rather cringe at the possibilty of hearing of their passing. Chuck Berry immediately comes to mind; he, more than any other muscian, is responsible for the groundwork of what became rock and roll music and songwriting. I also would hate to hear of something happening to Buddy Guy, among others. If it is true a man is judged by the company he keeps, George Duke was a very great man, indeed. It should be noted many of the music stars and greats with whom George worked sought him him out specifically for his unique talents. If one is in a position of not having to hawk one's wares, it speaks volumes...

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08-11-13, 02:40 PM	#1
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	George Duke Passes Away at Age 67 http://articles.washingtonpost.com/2...wn-fusion-band Didn't hear about this until just late yesterday. He was a true musician and highly respected by major musicians of all genres. Another great gone... RIP, Mr. Duke... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

08-11-13, 03:34 PM	#2
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	A great musician for many a year. RIP __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-11-13, 04:58 PM	#3
WernherVonTrapp Admiral Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Now, alot farther from NYC. Posts: 2,228 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 0	Yes, read about this earlier. Seems like we're losing so many this year. RIP ♫ __________________ "The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." -Miyamoto Musashi ------------------------------------------------------- "What is truth?" -Pontius Pilate

08-11-13, 05:02 PM	#4
Sailor Steve Eternal Patrol Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: High in the mountains of Utah Posts: 50,369 Downloads: 745 Uploads: 249	But that's what they said last year. And the year before that. __________________ “Never do anything you can't take back.” —Rocky Russo

08-12-13, 05:57 AM	#6
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	What concerns me more is...who will be next __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-12-13, 12:20 PM	#7
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	There are several I rather cringe at the possibilty of hearing of their passing. Chuck Berry immediately comes to mind; he, more than any other muscian, is responsible for the groundwork of what became rock and roll music and songwriting. I also would hate to hear of something happening to Buddy Guy, among others. If it is true a man is judged by the company he keeps, George Duke was a very great man, indeed. It should be noted many of the music stars and greats with whom George worked sought him him out specifically for his unique talents. If one is in a position of not having to hawk one's wares, it speaks volumes... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __ Last edited by vienna; 08-12-13 at 02:44 PM.