During an Instant Messege Conversation Derekh suggested that the duo form a side project to the Rock band that both of the boys were playing in at the time (this would be the much heralded rock machine "Marscovetra" ...a sordid history..and a story for another time). When the subject of the side project's title came up, it was suggested to be called "The King and The Duke"...After a little bit of editing the boys had paired things down to simply "King Duke" ...the rest was history.

Occasionally King Duke will play a show/practice session at the Prospect Park subway stop in Park Slope Brooklyn on the F train.

The internet changes the music industry in such a way that more music can be available to more people more often.

King Duke would sign a record contract if it allowed them to record one record every 10 years.

The History of King Duke is taught in most college level Western Civilization courses. The band would encourage anyone interested in learning more to take one of these courses at their local community college. You may also find Roy Wageman's book "A People's History of King Duke" to be a helpful resource in your quest for knowledge about this band's truly unique path.

Influences include: The Mountain Goats, They Might Be Giants, and maybe a little Creedence.

Derekh likes an area at the foot of and directly to the left of the couch. Ben Prefers to sit on a Pilate Ball most of the time.

Derekh plays an Indiana acoustic guitar and occasionally accompanies it with a Horner Harmonica. Ben plays a Yamaha acoustic guitar.

We're great!