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Michael John "Duke" Robillard (born October 4, 1948) is an American guitarist and singer. He founded the band Roomful of Blues and was a member of the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Although Robillard is known as a rock and blues guitarist, he also plays jazz and swing.
Nov 9, 2007 · An interview with the East Coast bluesman who has been quietly dominating the scene for decades. Often regarded as one of the most comprehensive and proficient blues guitarists today, Duke Robillard views genre boundaries as nothing more than commercial necessity.
Nov 21, 2023 · Blues guitar slinger Duke Robillard has played with everyone from Pinetop Perkins and Bob Dylan to Muddy Waters and Robert Gordon. He was awarded the W.C. Handy Award for top blues guitar player a remarkable four times.
Apr 8, 2022 · Picking up from 2017’s all female sung His Dames of Rhythm, 2019’s classic catchy pop-wise Ear Worms, and 2020’s gut bucket straight up Real Deal Blues Bash, They Called It is a survey of the music that was originally defined in the 50’s and 60’s as R&B.
Mar 22, 2022 · Robillard himself steps up with an original song, “Outta Here,” cut with a touch of horn and organ-laced soul that swung in after R&B. It also shows that the Duke can still make excellent use of his guitar skills, as he does all through the album.
Aug 9, 2022 · The Duke Robillard Band: They Called It Rhythm & Blues - Exactly where does one begin enumerating the many virtues of one of 2022’s most satisfying new discs? Is it in the select choice of enduring R&B evergreens from the likes of Roy Milton, Howlin’ Wolf, Joe Liggins, “Lil Son” Jackson, and others?
THE ACOUSTIC BLUES & ROOTS of DUKE ROBILLARD The Acoustic Blues and Roots of Duke Robillard was named "Acoustic Blues Album of the Year" for the 2016 Blues Music Awards and #45 of the 50 best blues albums of 2015 by Living Blues Magazine. Duke will gladly autograph a copy for you if you request.
