The Dukes | |
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| Also known as | Sean Kelly and the Iron Dukes |
| Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Genres | R&B, soul, funk |
| Years active | 1991–1994 |
| Labels | Sony Music |
| Past members | Sean Kelly Geoffrey Stapleton Peter Willersdorf Tony Georgeson Mark Dennison Kevin Dubber |
| Website | The Dukes |
The Dukes were an Australian rock band active from 1991 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.