Birthdate: June 17, 1969
Birthplace: Sacramento, CA
Residence: Beverly Hills, CA
Sex: M
Height: 6'-0"
Weight: 184 lb.
The guitarist and lead songwriter for the Hot Rods quit his job as an apprentice stockbroker for a career in heavy metal, although he retains the suit and tie as his daily apparel.
The collaboration between Duke and Peter quickly generated the '80's vesion of Lennon and McCartney, with one, the other, or both writing the bulk of Hot Rods material. Duke plays straight man to Peter's raging psychotic. Duke earns praise for being practical, sensible, rational, and self-deprecating - everything Peter is not. Of all the band members, he had the most success in beating some sense back into Peter after his disarming - by "accidentally" pushing him down the stairs.
Duke has his own grudge against Alvin and the Chipmunks. After the three rodents lost their big plagiarism suit, they retaliated by having Duke's house ransacked and his possessions held for ransom. With help from the police, Duke more than paid back the favor.