The Dukes (Australian band)

The Dukes
Also known asSean Kelly and the Iron Dukes
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
GenresR&B, soul, funk
Years active1990–1994
LabelSony Music
Past membersSean Kelly
Geoffrey Stapleton
Peter Willersdorf
Tony Georgeson
Mark Dennison
Kevin Dubber
WebsiteThe Dukes
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The Dukes were an Australian rock band active from 1990 to 1994. Initially called Sean Kelly and the Iron Dukes, they were formed by Sean Kelly (ex-Models, Absent Friends) on vocals and keyboards; and Geoffrey Stapleton (GANGgajang, Absent Friends) on keyboards and guitar. They were soon joined by Michael Armiger (Paul Kelly and the Coloured Girls, The Go-Betweens) on bass guitar; Michael King (Absent Friends) on guitar and backing vocals; and John Mackay (Absent Friends) on drums and percussion.