George Duke Memorial Service: Sheila E., Josie James, Lynn Davis, Aug. 19th, 2013, Los Angeles
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2025
- The original George Duke band: Josie James (singer), Lynn Davis (singer), Byron Miller (bassist) and especially Sheila E. (percussion) are remembering their wonderful time with George Duke during the 70s. Classic albums such as "Reach For It" ('77), "Don't Let Go" ('78), "Master Of The Game" ('79) and of course "Brazilian Love Affair" ('79) are dealing with lots of different styles as Fusion, Disco, Brazil and P-Funk. "Just like a canvas with different colors", as George used to say ...
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Mr. George Duke....Thank you for EVERYTHING you gave to the world and may you be Everlastingly ETERNAL!!
Wow. That’s Byron, from Highland Park MI. I met Byron in Detroit at my uncle’s Law Firm through his aunt Ms. Jenkins. Curtis Jenkins was his uncle beautiful people ❤
RIP Big DADDY..!! George changed so many peoples lives for the better.. HE WAS ALWAYS A GIANT ON and OFF STAGE.
I saw him play in the SF Bay Area so many times.. Always a GIANT
Whenever i see this I cry. George was a beautiful musician and vibration... i miss him a lot...
I met him in Brooklyn in 1994 at Wingate Park. He was so kind.
I'm shedding a tear or two myself.
RIP Mr. Duke.
George Duke…I miss him. Love his music - forever
My heart ache watching this. Being from the bay & a HUGE George Duke fan just had to tear up. R.I.P. Big Duke
My Son Justan, I Remember When He was 2, He would dance to Reach For It, My Son Loved Him Some George Duke, I know he was heartbroken when he Passed away, Now my Son is 29, And He is playing Reach For It For My Grandson Josiah, He's Beginning to be like his daddy, Listening To George Duke, May God Bless You In Heaven George Duke, And Thank You For Your Music Inspiring My Son's And Grandson's Life. God Bless You and Your Family.
RIP George Duke. What a great song writer, composer, producer and musician he was.
I remember seeing these guys in 1978 in Chicago with Rose Royce,Faze O and Mother's Finest...I'll never forget it George Duke was having some technical problems with his keyboards and a young Sheila E. soloed on congas for about 15 minutes it was awesome still one of the best shows I've ever seen....
Yeah, this band was amazing. I saw them in January 1978 in Hanover (Germany) as a support act of Joan Armatrading who was the main act. Can you believe that?! I remember Sheila E. but also Byron Miller, Ricky Lawson (I guess), Napoleon Murphy Brock of course, and background singer Josie James. They just had 45 min. but anyway it was big fun for everybody!! It was the period when the setlist contains songs from the albums "Reach For It", "Don't Let Go" and "Follow The Rainbow".
ps. In 2010 I had the opportunity to interview Mr. Duke. During that long interview we also talked briefly about that 1978 show which he commented as an "unhappy support combination". In other words, it didn't fit musically speaking.
tonartification Because allegedly the band members were giving him problems. That’s why only one of them went on to consistently work with him for 10 years. There are quite a few stories that come with the George Duke Band as well as their lineup changes. I’m surprised none has written a book about it. Sheila talked about some of it in her book but she never went in-depth about the band’s inner turmoil
A beautiful service for George Duke. I loved "Mothership Connection" as well as other songs. He was fantastic on piano keyboards. RIP & God bless his family.
very touching! i miss George too, even without personally knowing him
the quality of a man's life is seen in the testimony of those who deem him a mentor...
It took me at least three months to be able to listen one of his songs. Just listening the word duke, the word, not the name, was enough to trigger emotional feelings.
"words are things, put two together and make people wanna go to war...''
In this case just one word - Duke - it's enough to move people on different emotional status. Why is that? Most of us have never even seen that man from close. But we've listened to his music - and of all the musicians who have always played with him - and we've learned to get acquainted with him through his music and his ''stolen'' smiles, words and jokes, captured randomly from interviews. I don't recall ever being so sad for the loss of an "unknown", not "familiar"....friend!
God bless, you're a true fan who's taking care!
yeah its sad, I'm not there yet but I will be as more time passes. I been a fan since I was in diapers
The real know the real
I still can't believe that George Duke is no longer with us. I so loved "Reach For It." And "Just For You." So many high school memories that come with listening to his music.🎹🎼🎹🎼🎹🎼
His music has helped us to get through some tough times in our lives. It's like losing a Uncle. Thank God for such a bright light!
Peace & Blessings to your soul George Duke this man created soul touching music. I grew up hearing his music it's stuck inside my mind to this day. And as an upcoming keyboardist his music methods inspire me. Am honored to have known such a great ARTIST!
Me too
So moving. Great friends at school and me listened to Mr Duke a lot. In memory of the parents of Rob Vigurs. Xxxx🌺🌺🌺🌺
Great tribute to George . Lovely words from Sheila E .
Still play his music . R.I.P . George Duke .
Thank You for Sharing This Video! Mr.Duke will never be forgotten. His Music and Band were the highlights in our family gatherings and i knew from the first downbeat the party was about to begin! There will always be a spot in my memory tape for what this man brought to the music!! Oh! What A Time!!
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Dream weaver, still jamming that album. In 2019.
He was supposed to come little rock in 2013 but he was passed away r.i.p mr george Marin duke 1946-2013 and his wife corrine duke r.i.p
Thank You For All The Music...R.I.P.
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing. George changed my life... time and time again...
I had the pleasure of seeing George Duke on tour in Europe not long before his passing, with my husband, also a musician and a fan of his for over 30 years. Not only did we bob our heads and dance our nearly kneecaps off that night, but in meeting him post-performance, were blessed and honored to find a man who was kind, jovial, and engaging as he was musically innovative and pioneering. What a beautiful thing to find this portion of his memorial and hear such wonderful memories shared by his peers. My husband and I carry that concert evening with George Duke as one of the special shared moments of our lives; thank you for sharing this clip.
wow...this was a blessing to watch..and know more about a man..who music that touch each and everyone of us...thanks for sharing..this...it was as though i was there..and have been a part of his life..as he drafted all of them into...his life to share...he will live on...thanks..thanks for sharing this..and the message the young lady gave at the end...was very rewarding ...about DUKE...amen...bless you all!
R.I.P. My Brother - Gone But Not Forgotten.
George where ever you are just know that your work and seed will leave on.
It is a hard time we just for got to speaking Napi he was in France but we talk everyday
DUKE FOREVER.🎹
I have him on my iPod as part of my exercise routines. What smoothness and percussion! And then all of a sudden he's gone...
... thanks for your comment, Josie. You had the great honor to work with him in the legendary George Duke Band, the time when he was sky high with his music. It's still incredible stuff to listen to !!
+tonartification shouldn't you add "Lynn Davis" to the title. which by the way, is the correct spelling of her name. :)
+JLPerryTV ... oops, sorry for the incorrect spelling. It's done now 'n' also the title of course. Thanx for your interest. Josie and Lynn did a great job with George back in the day. Still have all this jazz-funk-disco stuff in my collection ... also as vinyl :) .... Reach for it !
I love this band!!
Priceless, Thanks for sharing this with us!!!!.
I can't deal, Man!
RIP GREAT GEORGE DUKE!!!
Oh wow didnt know he passed! god bless and rest in peace!
rest in peace overthere,,,,,the lord have mercy,,,amen
I will always miss George Duke. He truly was awesome to work with.
josiejamesmusic.com
I love my George Duke Band family!
Dear Josie...What an amazing experience Mr. george Duke gave us all! and your voice is absolutely mesmerizing! Nothing beats "The way I feel" that performance should have won the highest award...and just listening to your background vocals were more than enough for me.... thank you for you amazing contribution...best female voice ever in my book! Listening to your voice always leaves me trembling with joy!
grande dame
rip George ....didn't know our genius passed
WOW
Omg! I have always loved Sheila E. so that’s two great ppl gone out of her/our lives George Duke and Prince... 💜🎶🥲 0(+>
yep! nuff said.
I believe there are some with defective You Tube displays. They don’t have a thumbs up icon. It’s either not on their screen or it’s not in the mind but either way they don’t know what it is or like to like or love anything in life. Sad!