Duke Tumatoe | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Genres | Blues, rock, R&B, funk |
| Years active | 1965-Present |
| Labels | Warner Bros. Records, Blind Pig, J-Bird, Sweetfinger Music |
| Website | duketumatoe |
Duke Tumatoe, born William “Bill" Severen Fiorio in 1947,[1] is an American blues guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. He has performed with Muddy Waters, Bo Diddley, B.B. King, Willie Dixon, Buddy Guy, John Fogerty and George Thorogood.[2] He was an early member of REO Speedwagon, who later became an arena-rock success.[1] He has released fifteen albums as the bandleader of Duke Tumatoe and The All-Star Frogs and Duke Tumatoe and The Power Trio. His 1988 live album I Like My Job was produced by John Fogerty. He followed a rigorous tour schedule for most of his career, typically playing more than 200 dates per year.[2]
- ^ a b Campbell, Al. "Duke Tumatoe". All Music.[permanent dead link]
- ^ a b Dunkin, Zach. "Q&A: Duke Tumatoe". indystar.com. Indianapolis Star. Archived from the original on 21 May 2015. Retrieved 18 May 2015.