The Dukays

The Dukays

Band,
R&B/Soul

Soul group Members: Eugene Dixon (lead), his cousin Shirley Johnson a.k.a. Shirley Jones (tenor/soprano), James Lowe (second tenor), Earl Edwards (baritone) and Ben Broyles (bass voice). Active in the early 60's Chicago soul scene. Formed in the neighborhood of Englewood. Although they recorded "Duke Of Earl" as a group, Eugene Dixon took the credit of the tremendous success of the song, and started recording as Duke Of Earl at Vee Jay Records. He was replaced by Charles Davis (4). When Eugene Dixon left the group, his cousin Shirley Johnson left as well and she was replaced by Margaret "Cookie" Stone. In 1964 the line-up of the group cinsisted of Claude McRae (lead), Richard Dixon, Earl Edwards and James Lowe. With this line up they recorded two singles at Jerry-O Records before disbanding.

Members

	James Lowe voc
	Eugene Dixon voc *1937 US
	Earl Edwards voc
	Charles Davis voc *1939
	Shirley Johnson voc *1949 US

Popular Tracks

Daddy's Home on The Very Best Of by The Dukays

The Girls a Devil on It Is Still Doo Wop, Vol. 6 by Various Artists

Walk on with the Duke on The Very Best Of by The Dukays

The Big Lie on The Very Best Of by The Dukays

I'll Follow You on The Very Best Of by The Dukays

Kissin' in the Kitchen on The Very Best Of by The Dukays

You Left Me on The Very Best Of by The Dukays

London Town on The Very Best Of by The Dukays

Please Help on The Duke of Earl by Gene Chandler

Nite Owl on The Duke of Earl by Gene Chandler

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Discography

Title	Artist	Year	Type
The Dukays 1961-1965	The Dukays	1996	Compil.
Mellow-Fezneckey / Sho Nuf M.F.	The Dukays	1965	Single
The Jerk / Say You Love Me	The Dukays	1964	Single
The Jerk / Mo' Jerk	The Dukays	1964	Single
Every Step / Combination	The Dukays	1962	Single
I Feel Good All Over / I Never Knew	The Dukays	1962	Single
I'm Gonna Love You So / Please Help	The Dukays	1962	Single
The Girl's A Devil / The Big Lie	The Dukays	1961	Single
Festival Of Love / Nite Owl	The Dukays	1961	Single

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