Duke Tumatoe

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Bill Fiorio (born 1947),^[1] a.k.a. Duke Tumatoe, is an American blues guitarist and singer, who was an early member of the band REO Speedwagon.^[2] He has developed a presence as a blues performer and entertainer in the Midwest.

Career

He was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States.^[1] Tumatoe was one of the first performers to use a wireless mic and guitar pick-up which allowed him to roam through the crowds during earlier signature tune [I may be a Tumatoe but I can get] "Red Pepper Hot". Tumatoe opened for several blues and rock musicians including Muddy Waters, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, George Thorogood, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Doobie Brothers and John Fogerty. Fogerty produced the 1988 live album, I Like My Job.^[1]

Tumatoe's songs are a mix of comedy and blues. He is best known for his regular performances on The Bob & Tom Show syndicated radio show, including the weekly "NFL Song", airing nationally, and "Lord Help Our Colts", which airs locally in Indiana after the end of the national program. These pieces often focus on the previous week's games, as well as the upcoming week's games. He also sung the namesake of Factory Air with the power trio.

Tumatoe tours extensively throughout the Midwest with his band as 'Duke Tumatoe and the Power Trio'. When not on the road he teaches guitar lessons at The Music Station music store in Avon, Indiana. He has lived in Carmel, Indiana with his wife for the past 30 years.

Discography

Red Pepper Hot (Duke Tumatoe and the All-Star Frogs, 1976)
Naughty Child (Duke Tumatoe and the All-Star Frogs, 1980)
Back to Chicago (Duke Tumatoe and the All-Star Frogs, 1982)
Dukes Up (1986)
I Like My Job (live, 1988)
Dr. Duke (1992)
Wild Animals (1994)
Greatest Hits Plus (1996)
Picks & Sticks (instrumental, 1997)
A Ejukatid Man (1999)
Pompous and Overrated (2001)
It's Christmas (Let's Have Sex) (2001)
Big Bang (2002)
You've Got The Problem (2006)
I Just Want to be Rich (2010)

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Biography by Al Campbell". Allmusic.com. Retrieved September 19, 2011.
↑ "REO Speedwagon : Early History of the Band". Answers.com. 2004-07-09. Retrieved 2006-09-17.

External links

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Studio albums	REO Speedwagon R.E.O./T.W.O. Ridin' the Storm Out Lost in a Dream This Time We Mean It R.E.O. You Can Tune a Piano, but You Can't Tuna Fish Nine Lives Hi Infidelity Good Trouble Wheels Are Turnin' Life as We Know It The Earth, a Small Man, His Dog and a Chicken Building the Bridge Find Your Own Way Home Not So Silent Night... Christmas with REO Speedwagon

Live albums	Live: You Get What You Play For Arch Allies: Live at Riverport

Compilations	A Decade of Rock and Roll 1970-80 The Hits The Ballads The Essential REO Speedwagon

Songs	"157 Riverside Avenue" "Sophisticated Lady" "Ridin' the Storm Out" "Reelin'" "Keep Pushin'" "Ridin' the Storm Out" (live) "Roll with the Changes" "Time for Me to Fly" "Only the Strong Survive" "Keep On Loving You" "Take It on the Run" "Don't Let Him Go" "In Your Letter" "Tough Guys" "Out of Season" "Keep the Fire Burnin'" "Sweet Time" "The Key" "Stillness of the Night" "Good Trouble" "I Do' Wanna Know" "Can't Fight This Feeling" "One Lonely Night" "Live Every Moment" "That Ain't Love" "Variety Tonight" "In My Dreams" "Here with Me" "Live It Up" "Love Is a Rock" "I Needed to Fall" "Find Your Own Way Home" "Can't Stop Rockin" (W Styx)

Related articles	Discography

Book:REO Speedwagon

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Name	Tumatoe, Duke
Alternative names	Fiorio, Bill
Short description	American blues guitarist and singer
Date of birth	1947
Place of birth	Chicago, Illinois, United States
Date of death
Place of death

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