My sympathies to you all, his family, friends and band mates, it is such a shame and he will be missed by many. It was such a shock to read about his passing in the paper this morning as my father, who worked with the Barron Knights during the 1960's as a roadie sadly passed away with pneumonia on the 4th of April this year. He remained a huge fan of the band right through to the end and I am sure that he would be greatly saddened by the passing of someone who, after all these years, he would still consider a friend.
Just after my fathers passing I wanted to think about the happier times for our family and put on one of his Barron Knights videos. This helped put a smile on face, so for all that they have done over years, bringing joy to so many (especially my Dad) I am really grateful.
RIP Duke, you will be missed, but always remembered.
Phill Pritchard
24th April 2009