Bob Sirott talks with R&B legend Gene Chandler

Singer and music producer Gene Chandler joins Bob Sirott to discuss what he remembers about the “Duke of Earl” recording session, where he got the idea for his “Duke” persona, and his experiences as a performer, producer, and manager. He also talked about his retirement from the stage, some exciting moments from his career, and what it would mean to be inducted in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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[@roberthetrick8849]

Love this man.

[@jasonking6892]

Thx Gene your songs were the best 👍🇬🇧

[@robertdavis6339]

Can’t believe he’s not in the Rock and Roll hall of fame. 😢

[@kymcrowart7876]

The legend

[@zachsurp]

king

[@tremekawilson9238]

I love all of Gene Chandler 💞💞

[@mrstanbmw]

Criminal I know He was a SuperStar in our community

[@annabellademus9719]

CHICAGO FINEST, A LOT OF TALENT CAME OUT OF THERE, SAW HIM AT THE REGAL THEATER BACK IN THE DAY GREAT MEMORIES.

[@Demebeso714]

Never got over Just Be True...

[@clennishigh9666]

He should be in the HOF, I suspect it will happen! Turn-a-bout is fair play...it will happen. I love Gene, his music, and is personality. Met him years ago in Houston during my HS days. I met his guitarist (skip Pitts) about 1966. Skip later played with Ike Hayes and helped him create a million seller playing shaft.
Clennis Hgh (guitarist)

[@roberthetrick8849]

I love the Duke of earl. But I have to say every time I hear a groovy situation. I heard it'the other day.
And its Follow up simply call it Love Early fall and late Fall. Nineteen seventy.. Put a smile on my face. And that great album jean chandler situation. Also Honorable mention bright lights and you girl. Highly recommended to anyone it's never heard it.

[@OkeyoJumal]

"Nothing Can Stop Me"

[@tremekawilson9238]

Yeeeeees❤

[@lutherwilliams8429]

I love and appreciate this legend!

[@Noomz-of-Earl]

"Duke of Earl" was the first record I ever bought for myself (age 12). I've never forgotten the date of the purchase: January 27, 1962. I played it over and over, driving my mother mental.

[@mrstanbmw]

He had so many hits man this guy was a Giant, For some reason I have always said that R. Kelly was the Gene Chandler of his generation

[@ledouxledoux1165]

I enjoyed your interview, Gene! Say hello to DeFrantz for me!

[@manuelesparza1081]

King
Of
Soul

[@Stephanie-vn6ir]

Get down baby bubba baby get down!❤😂

[@manuelesparza1081]

Backfield in Motion

[@peterle6883]

Amazing artist. The host could be less patronizing.