Eldon Hoke
Eldon Hoke | |
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | El Duce |
| Born | Eldon Wayne Hoke March 23, 1958 Seattle, Washington, U.S. |
| Died | April 19, 1997 (aged 39) Riverside, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Heavy metal, punk rock, shock rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums |
| Years active | 1974–1997 |
| Labels | Ever Rat, Mentor, Metal Blade, Mystic |
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Eldon Wayne Hoke (March 23, 1958 – April 19, 1997), nicknamed El Duce, was an American musician best known as the drummer and lead singer of the shock rock band the Mentors, as well as other acts, including Chinas Comidas and the Screamers.
Apart from his musical career, Eldon was also an actor who appeared in several films as an extra, and discussed his band and lifestyle on Jerry Springer and Wally George TV talk-shows.
The Mentors' songs were covered by artists including Black Label Society, GWAR and Koffin Kats, and quoted by Guns N' Roses, Anthrax and Dr. Know (in "Cornshucker", "I'm The Man" and "Fist F*ck", respectively).