The group was founded in 1981 in Padua, from a section of MELLONTA TAUTA band . By that time, it was one of fewest italian groups attended to Genesis repertory with some detour in the solistic works of Steve Hackett and Peter Gabriel exclusively. The gigs organized in those years received a general audience and press agreement. It is testified by a tracks collection of some live songs gathered in a CD "Duke plays Genesis" (not in commerce), After a bit of inactivity, the group has reunited in 2000, with a new bassist, and the aim to come on stage. The repertory has been revised but it mirrors the taste still oriented to the tracks of the most classical Genesis albums .
A special thank to our friends:
co-producer, and liquids provider Roberto Zotti;
lights engineer and manager Michele Maran;
Interview Nov 27th 2010
Teatro Busan - Mogliano Veneto (TV)
( by kind permission
of
www.mogliano.tv
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Mauro Scapolo Lead & Acoustic Guitars, Voices
His career has always accompanished with the drummer Alessandro Garbelotto’s one, starting with rock bands DNA and ALTAIR. Since 1978 he’s the MELLONTA TAUTA’s lead guitar, in which group he has always been one of the author of all songs. After DUKE’s foundation with Alessandro, he alternated his presences in this band with short periods with others and with classical compositions in theatre performances.
Alessandro Garbelotto Drums, Flute, Voices
About 70s, he started to play drums in pop-rock bands such as DNA and the ALTAIR. From 1978 until now he is member of MELLONTA TAUTA, with which he recorded 3 CD. In 1981 he founded the band DUKE, together with Mauro Scapolo (Guitarist).
Marco Zorzato Keyboards & Piano.
From 1978 to 1981 he had played and composed in the "Excalibur" group. He has worked with Duke from 1981 (the first formation). In 1995 left for playing in other music experiences and different bands, until 2000 for the second time with Duke.
Andrea Garbelotto Bass, Pedal Bass & Guitars
He is part of DUKE' s band since 2000. He started his career playing classic & 12 strings guitar. The role in DUKE is alternated playing double bass in various jazz groups. He writes songs, instrumental music and theatre soundtracks. His guitar Album "Ancient Tales of Heroes" is available on CD.
Edoardo Facin Lead Voice, Rhythm Guitar
Edoardo takes his first steps as singer in 1985, founding "Gruppo Elettrogeno", a cover band with also original compositions. Seven years later he leaves that band and forms other two cover groups. Since six years, he devotes himdself exclusively to Peter Gabriel music, founding So Real, a group with Gabriel solo repertory. Eddy joined Duke in 2010.
Diego Vergari Second Drum
Studia due anni a Roma con il grande Horacio “el negro” Hernandez (Santana, G.Rubalcaba ecc…). A Padova entra nella band gospel "Summertime" con cui registra due CD e partecipa a varie trasmissioni televisive per la RAI. Dopo varie esperienze live con band fusion, funky, blues, dance, nel 2000 inizia l'attività nella band che porta in scena, con la compagnia Padovadanza, vari musical: "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Pink Floyd - The music Wall", "Blues Brothers", “Omaggio ai Queen”. Nel 2003 fonda il gruppo Code, band di ricerca elettronica con cui realizza le musiche per spettacoli di danza contemporanea. Attualmente è attivo con gli Elefunk (tribute band dei Tower of Power) e il quartetto latin-jazz Smoked Fish. Vive ed insegna a Padova. Collabora con i Duke dal 2007.
Since the late seventies avid fan of the genesis, meet the duke in fall 2007 for set up and direct the shooting of the live concert known as " Duke plays genesis live". From thiat moment became a member of th group as manager, press officer and, at last, light designer of recent concerts.
Massimo De Mari Ex Lead Voice
He started his career as a D.J.in local radio stations, singer and rhythm guitarist in pop and folk-bands. Later he developed a strong interest in acting and attended a school of performing arts, which gave him the chance to work as an actor and a director in many theatre productions (drama, opera and musical). Along with various collaborations with other bands he’s always been MELLONTA TAUTA’s and their “alter ego” DUKE’s lead singer. He's been in tour in Italy with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice "Jesus Christ Superstar" playing Pilate and Fabio Concato and Arnoldo Foà "Patrizia" playing Egidio, also performing in Milano "Teatro Nazionale" and Rome "Teatro Sistina". He's also the lead male singer of the jazz big-band "Padova Jam Orchestra". He left Duke in 2010.