Remembering Donald "Duck" Dunn on the 12nd Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering Donald "Duck" Dunn, 12 Years Later

It has been exactly 12 long years since Blues Brothers original bassist Donald "Duck" Dunn died in Tokyo on May 13, 2012 at the age of 70. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Today, fans of Donald "Duck" Dunn along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Dunn, a cultural icon

Born Donald Dunn in Memphis on November 24, 1941, his career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Dunn was not just a great musician, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.

It's been 12 years since the tragic loss of Donald "Duck" Dunn and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Donald "Duck" Dunn is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Donald "Duck" Dunn.

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