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Duck Dunn Rip

Donald "Duck" Dunn has died in Tokyo, age 70

Posted by Roburt

Published | Last Updated:    28

Duck Dunn Rip

Seems that Dunn passed away this morning after a Booker T & MG's gig in Tokyo ....

we have lost another great soul musician ....

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Musician Donald "Duck" Dunn, the pioneering bass player whose grooves drove Booker T and the MGs and hits including Otis Redding's Respect has died in Tokyo, age 70.

Dunn was in Tokyo for a series of shows. News of his death was posted on the Facebook site of his friend and fellow musician Steve Cropper, who was on the same tour. Cropper said Dunn died in his sleep.

"Today I lost my best friend, the world has lost the best guy and bass player to ever live," wrote Crooper.

Miho Harasawa, a spokeswoman for Tokyo Blue Note, the last venue Dunn played, confirmed he died alone early Sunday. She had no further details.

 

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http://www.guardian....o?newsfeed=true

 

official website

http://www.duckdunn.com/index.html




Author Profile: Roburt

John Smith | Roburt

76 years old, born in Doncaster. First got into soul in 1965. Attended nighters @ King Mojo, Nite Owl & Wheel. Started out as a mod - mohair suits, Ben Shermans, brogues & a Lambretta. Started collecting vinyl seriously in 1966 (first fulltime job). Spent time chatting with hero Garnett Mimms in 1967 (Mojo dressing room). Started buying B&S in 1969. Loves all types of soul and gospel but brought up on Stax style stuff. Regular guest on Sealing's Radio Hallam show (1980's). Started writing for soul fanzines in the 1980's and still does. Ran Lou Ragland's 1990 UK tour. Loves researching soul facts.

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    Guest Bigsoulman

    Guest Bigsoulman

    Guests

    RIP Donald, The MG's just won't be the same without you.

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    Agentsmith

    Members

    cornerstone of memphis's historic house band, dunn, originally a member of the markey's, replaced steinberg in 63, and became part of the furniture...if there was a genuine answer at the time to jamerson, this would have to be the man...the stax studios reverberated to his consistant sound...god rest your soul brother, amen.

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    Rob Moss

    Members

    What a truly sad loss. One of the great musicians at Stax that contributed SO much. RIP

    Long Time

    Mark S

    Members

    A sad loss RIP

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    Stillsoulin

    Members

    oh wow, what a loss, had the pleasure of chatting with him a few years back, sad day RIP.

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    Steve Edgar

    Members

    A TRUE legendary bass player. at 70 it seems young these days but to pass away in his sleep after performing at a gig would seem the kindest way to go for me

    RIP another who has left an indelible note on the music in my life... thankyou Mr Dunn

    .... here's a clip that a French company filmed down in Memphis, at 4mins 45 secs. there is a back of the neck hair lifting moment for me....... memories of youth!

    steve

    https://youtu.be/amo2PQKHmq4

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    Mickjay33

    Members

    sad news another legend gone but will never be forgotten RIP DONALD DUCK DUNN

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    Godzilla

    Passed-on

    Jammin with Al Jackson now. RIP Duck

    Guest Matt Male

    Guest Matt Male

    Guests

    A sad loss, the essential powerhouse with Steve Cropper that stood cooly in the background while the singers strut their stuff. RIP.

    Long Time

    Mr Smithy

    Members

    In some cases it's true.

    Him and Al, the rhythm that never failed.

    We'll never see the like again.

    RIP

    Veteran

    macca

    Members

    This is sad news. His bass graced an incredible number of great records. RIP...

    Veteran

    Ian Parker

    Members

    very sad news. just watching that clip above reinforces the fact that Dunn & Jackson were tighter than a gnats chuff. RIP

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    Eddie Hubbard

    Members

    Very sad ,another legend passes ...influenced so much of our listening pleasure , probably before we actually realised it ...

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    Ceejay

    Members

    Very sad news indeed................God Bless

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    Chris L

    Members

    Seems that Dunn passed away this morning after a Booker T & MG's gig in Tokyo ....

    we have lost another great soul musician ....

    A real Soul Man.....................

    Veteran

    Chalky

    Members

    A real soul legend.

    R.I.P.

    Guest

    Guest

    Guests

    My son just emailed me the link to this. Tragic loss! :hatsoff2:

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    Seano

    Members

    Just heard. Good to have Soul Source here to confirm and get more info. Very sad at that age, but good to hear he was still performing.

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    slimharpo

    Passed-on

    I was lucky enough to see him in The Otis Redding show tour in Liverpool '67. I love picking out his bass when listening to my Memphis tracks, always distinctive and innovative.

    Guest Paul

    Guest Paul

    Guests

    Sad loss, he was a fantastic bass guitarist

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    Daved

    Members

    RIP Donald. He played a part in so much fantastic music.

    Guest in town Mikey

    Guest in town Mikey

    Guests

    Very sad to hear this.

    He was in a band powerful enough to turn goat piss into gasoline.

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    Ritchieandrew

    Passed-on

    Donald was an exceptional bass player & will be missed by all music fans.!

    R.I.P. D.D.D.

    Guest

    Guest

    Guests

    Like EDDIE said, one of the men who became part of the permanent soundtrack to our lives and before a lot of us even knew his identity.....Can't believe it, spent a good forty minutes after the footall yesterday, downloading BOOKER T instrumentals, listened to them all night last night, woke up and saw this...A great loss to the music.... :hatsoff2:

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    Geeselad

    Members

    He was certainly a genius, and one of the most influencial basists ever!

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