Jazz musician George Duke died Monday in Los Angeles at age 67.
A
pioneer in the funk and R&B genres, he had been battling chronic
lymphocytic leukemia, according to his label Concord Music Group, which
confirmed his death.
"The outpouring of love and support that we
have received from my father's friends, fans and the entire music
community has been overwhelming," said his son, Rashid Duke, in a
statement. "Thank you all for your concern, prayers and support."
Born
in San Rafael, Calif., Duke aspired to a music career from an early
age, after his mother took him to a Duke Ellington concert.
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