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Post by Brandy on Aug 6, 2013 13:17:44 GMT -5
Condolences to his family,friends and fans linkJazz musician George Duke died Monday in Los Angeles at age 67.
A pioneer in the funk and R&B genres, he had been battling chronic lymphocytic leukemia, according to his label Concord Music Group, which confirmed his death.
"The outpouring of love and support that we have received from my father's friends, fans and the entire music community has been overwhelming," said his son, Rashid Duke, in a statement. "Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support."
The Grammy Award-winning keyboardist produced and collaborated with artists such as Frank Zappa, Miles Davis, Jill Scott and Michael Jackson during his career of more than four decades. His music was also sampled by Kanye West, Daft Punk and Common.
Duke's final album, DreamWeaver, was released July 16 and made its debut at No. 1 on Billboard's contemporary jazz chart. It was his first new music since the death of his wife, Corine, last year.
Celebrities took to Twitter to express their condolences:
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Post by rufferino on Aug 13, 2013 21:12:13 GMT -5
OOh I really like this cut. Thanks for posting it, Brandy. George Duke was from my neck of the woods. Now he has gone on to make heaven a bit sweeter.
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Post by Brandy on Aug 21, 2013 17:44:42 GMT -5
OOh I really like this cut. Thanks for posting it, Brandy. George Duke was from my neck of the woods. Now he has gone on to make heaven a bit sweeter. You're welcome rufferino, I know I'm super late but I thought I had already replied lol I see I didn't
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