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Duke Robillard

g, voc, *1948 US, Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Musician / Songwriter of Blues and Jazz
A.k.a. Michael Robillard

Michael John "Duke" Robillard (born October 4, 1948, Woonsocket, Rhode Island) is an American blues musician.After playing in various bands as Mike"Honey Bear" Robillard(Including legendary Rhode Island Blues Band "Ken Lyon and Tombstone") and working for the Guild Guitar Company, he co-founded the band Roomful of Blues with pianist Al Copley in 1967. He has also been a member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds which included Kim Wilson, replacing Jimmie Vaughan on guitar. Also experienced in jazz, swing, and rock and roll, aside from his preferred blues music, Robillard has been generally regarded as a guitar player keeping the blues style of T-Bone Walker.

     
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Vocals
  • Electric guitar
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Steel guitar
Genres
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Rock
Popular Tracks   
The Return Of Duke's Mood (Unreleased Demo) on Outtakes and Oddities: The Unheard Duke Robillard by Duke Robillard
Love Slipped In on Duke's Blues by Duke Robillard
Don't Bother Trying To Steal Her Love on Ear Worms by Duke Robillard
Here I'm Is on They Called It Rhythm & Blues by Duke Robillard
Do The Memphis Grind on Guitar Groove-A-Rama by Duke Robillard
The Mood Room (feat. Kelley Hunt) on Blues Full Circle by Duke Robillard
I'm Gonna Buy Me a Dog (To Take the Place of You) on The Acoustic Blues & Roots of Duke Robillard by Duke Robillard
Information Blues on Duke's Blues by Duke Robillard
Midnight Cannonball on Duke's Blues by Duke Robillard
My Eyes Keep Me in Trouble on Dealin' by Joe Beard & Duke Robillard

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Duke Robillard And His Dames Of RhythmDuke Robillard2017Album
Blues Full CircleDuke Robillard2016Album
Blues Full CircleDuke Robillard2016Album
The Acoustic Blues & Roots OfDuke Robillard2015Album
Passport To The BluesDuke Robillard2010Album
Best Of Rounder Records - Rockin Guitar BluesDuke Robillard2009Compil.
Tales From The Tiki LoungeDuke Robillard And Sunny Crownover2009Album
Duke's Box - The Blues And More...Duke Robillard2009Compil.
A Swinging Session With Duke RobillardDuke Robillard2008Album
ShiversNew Guitar Summit : J. Geils, Gerry Beaudoin, Duke Robillard2008Album
Blues In My HeartChris Flory With Duke Robillard2007Album
Duke Robillard's World Full Of BluesDuke Robillard2007Album
The Unheard Duke Robillard TapesDuke Robillard2006Album
Guitar Groove-A-RamaDuke Robillard2006Album
Groovin' In The Mood RoomAl Basile With Duke Robillard2006Album
Guitar Groove-A-RamaDuke Robillard2006Album
The Duke Meets The EarlRonnie Earl & Duke Robillard2005Album
A Special Evening With Duke Robillard And FriendsDuke Robillard2005Album
Blue Mood - The Songs Of T-Bone WalkerDuke Robillard2004Album
New Guitar SummitJ. Geils, Duke Robillard, Gerry Beaudoin2004Album
Live At The Stoneham TheatreNew Guitar Summit : J. Geils, Duke Robillard, Gerry Beaudoin2004Album
Exalted LoverDuke Robillard2003Album
More Conversations In Swing GuitarDuke Robillard And Herb Ellis2003Album
Living With The BluesDuke Robillard2002Album
Blow Mr. LowDoug James With Duke Robillard And Sugar Ray Norcia2001Album
Dealin'Joe Beard Featuring Duke Robillard And Friends Of Joe Beard2001Album
In ConcertDuke Robillard2001Album
La Palette BleueDuke Robillard1999Album
Conversations In Swing GuitarDuke Robillard And Herb Ellis1999Album
Still Jumpin' The BluesJay McShann With Duke Robillard And Maria Muldaur1999Album
Plays The Blues - The Rounder YearsDuke Robillard1998Compil.
Plays Jazz: The Rounder YearsDuke Robillard1998Compil.
For RealJoe Beard Featuring Duke Robillard And Friends Of Joe Beard1998Album
Stretchin' Out LiveDuke Robillard1998Album
Don't Get Me Shook UpDuke Robillard1997Single
Dangerous PlaceDuke Robillard1997Album
Duke RobillardDuke Robillard1994Album
TemptationDuke Robillard1994Album
After Hours Swing SessionDuke Robillard1992Album
Royal BlueAl Copley And Hal Singer With Special Guests: Snooks Eaglin And Duke Robillard1990Album
Duke Robillard With Dr. John, Ron Levy, The Pleasure Kings And Special Guests - You Got MeDuke Robillard With Dr. John, Ron Levy, The Pleasure Kings1988Album
SwingDuke Robillard1987Album
Cookin'Jimmie Vaughan & Duke Robillard, Steve Morse1986Single
New Guitar SummitJ. Geils, Duke Robillard, Gerry BeaudoinAlbum
Minor SwingGerry Beaudoin Trio With David Grisman And Duke RobillardAlbum
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