Farewell Mr. Duke

Axel F salutes your life and work, George Duke. Without these two bangers in particular, our musical excursions wouldn't be the same.

Donna Summer (1948 - 2012)

Much more than just a pretty face and a sexy stage persona, Donna Summer had one of the most powerful voices of her peer group, giving weight and significance to dance music in the '70s and '80s.

Chuck Brown (1936 - 2012)

James wasn't the only Godfather. DC has lost ours. We'll never be the same.

As much as this hurts, it makes us smile to remember a mid-career Chuck, fit, jheri-curled and rocking a gold rope. He cranked for four decades, but this Axel F era snapshot from the Capital Centre is how many of us grew to love him. 

Adam Yauch (1964 - 2012)

What an amazing journey in a short 47 years.

From this:

To this:

Farewell, MCA.