Duke Robillard, a distinguished American guitarist and bandleader, is celebrated for his mastery in blues and roots music. Co-founding Roomful of Blues, he established a significant presence in the genre. Robillard’s career includes acclaimed solo work, collaborations, and multiple awards, reflecting his deep dedication to music and its traditions.
HOME PAGE Making a Scene presents an Interview with Duke Robillard Whether it’s a song, a style, an idiom or an image, Duke Robillard will render it with mastery, power, nuance and an unerring grasp of its essence. Born Michael John Robillard on October 4, 1948, in Woonsocket, R.I., Duke has carved out one of […]
The Duke Robillard Band Ear Worms Stony Plain Records Duke Robillard is one of the most heralded recording artists, guitarists and producers in the blues genre. He founded Roomful of Blues in 1967 but left that band two years later to form his own. Between 1985 and 2017 Robillard released thirty-three albums; the last being […]
Duke Robillard Calling All Blues! Stony Plain Records In 1967 Duke Robillard formed “Roomful of Blues”. Ten years later their self titled first album was released, and although Duke Robillard left in 1979, he began the band that is still in existence today. Count Basie once called them “the hottest blues band I’ve ever heard.” […]
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