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The Dukes were a British band formed in the late 1970s. The members included singer Miller Anderson, guitarist Jimmy McCulloch, Ronnie Leahy and bassist Charles Tumahai. They toured supporting Wishbone Ash and recorded one album. The band broke up soon after McCulloch died of an overdose.

Years active1978–1979
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The Dukes
Years active1978–1979
LabelWarner Bros.
Past membersMiller Anderson
Jimmy McCulloch
Martin Stone
Charles Tumahai
Ronnie Leahy
Nick Trevisick
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The Dukes (or the group of musicians that would become The Dukes) also recorded demos with Mick Taylor in 1976.[1] They went on to be backing band for Donovan on a world tour with Yes.[2]

Discography

Albums

  • The Dukes (Warner Bros., 1979[3]/CD: Wounded Bird Records, U.S. - WOU3376, 2009). All songs written by Anderson and Leahy except where specified.
"Hearts in Trouble" - 03:41 (Anderson)
"Leaving It All Behind" - 03:08 (Anderson-Leahy-Zito)
"All in a Game" - 03:04 (Anderson)
"Billy Niles" - 04:00 (Anderson)
"Crazy Fool" - 05:05
"Who's Gonna Tell You" - 03:26
"Time on Your Side" - 04:57
"I'll Try to Help" - 04:07
"Heartbreaker" (Vocals by McCulloch) - 03:48 (McCulloch-Allen)
Personnel
  • Producer: Marty Cohn, Richie Zito
  • Cover design: Hipgnosis

Singles

  • "Hearts in Trouble" (1979)

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