Comments on: Wilmer & the Dukes – Living In the USA

By: TonyO

TonyO — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:43 +0000

Nick, how is Wilmer doing now. I talked to the drummer of The Legendary Dukes here in Buffalo and he has said he wasn’t able to perform because of medical reasons… He was a great performer – what energy and what a voice…..

By: Walt

Walt — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 21:44:36 +0000

Nick or Anyone-Any chance of getting a cd copy of the “origional” album made by Wilmer Alexander Jr and the Dukes? Think it came out in 1969.

By: Carol Tucker Carlton

Carol Tucker Carlton — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 06:23:03 +0000

I was grounded in 1966. I locked my bedroom door and left the radio and light on. Then I climbed out the window to go see Wilmer and the Dukes at the Panorama Bowl in Penfield, NY, my hometown. Came home to find my mother lying in wait in the dark on my bed. Ran to get my sister, but it was too late. Mom was frantic and had called the police. I had to give up and face the music—but it had been worth it! Does anyone remember a song I think they did with these words, “What does it take…to win your love for me”. I hear it in my head but would love to know the title.

By: john hale

john hale — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:44:13 +0000

About 1963 Wilmer had twins, Paul and Paula from the song/duo Paul and Paula.
Where are they today? I know this is before most of you, but maybe Nick Knows?

By: Tony P

Tony P — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:18:41 +0000

Nick! I knew your Daddy when we were kids on Wadsworth St . in Geneva!
If your dad is still alive, ask him about Mike Knittle and Tom… if he remembers… lol

By: john hale

john hale — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 21:59:59 +0000

They sure were good; drinking age was 18 in the 60′s so nobody even thought about checking ID. Back then no one understood the less than casual relationship drinking and driving had, me included even though I lost friends from the above.

By: Ken

Ken — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 19:43:50 +0000

Thanks for the great flashback. I was 17 and jumped out of my 2nd story bedroom window, hooked up with a more loosely supervised friend, took his fathers car to the “Inferno,“ then got in with my cousins id (who was in the Navy and looked just like me). One of the best nights of my life, as close as you could come to “American Graffiti” in Western NY. Wilmer was the best!

By: John Hale

John Hale — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 19:43:24 +0000

I first saw the Dukes at the Pitsford Inn around 1961. The Dukes did” I like peanut butter” and Wilmer had a PB&J sandwich on stage. Later, 1963-about 1965 I worked summers, home from school, as a bouncer, paid by the band at Clover Lanes, Arrowhead Lanes (burned down), somewhere out in Sodus and others. The funny thing was, they also employed an ex wrestler named Mumpsie, who, when ever it looked like trouble he would say it was his turn. Consequently, I never had to lift a finger (probably good) unless there was a beer attached to it, which was part of my pay. I remember Monty gave me a ride in his Avanti, 1963. I could not understand why he quit the band to work at Kodak. I remember when the band first added a guitarist (Dickie something) really good and later replaced by Doug Brown. I Became good friends with Ronny Alberts (drummer). Wilmer and I were the only ones allowed to call him Kingsley (his middle name). All my friends would congregate anywhere the Dukes were playing. Some of my best memories were listening to to Wilmer and the Dukes.

By: gail knapp holden

gail knapp holden — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 01:00:06 +0000

i would never have graduated from that college were it not for wilmer.
hi

By: Mike P.

Mike P. — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 07:02:44 +0000

I saw Wilmer and the Dukes many times at Areodrome in Schenectady, NY. Great band that we always looked forward to seeing. The mention of their name brought the memories of them and the club back to me in a flood. Thanks for all the good times!