Gordy Duncan Jr
Also known as Gordon Duncan Jr · Gordy Duncan JR · Gordon Duncan Jnr
Based in Perthshire, Scotland
Roles multi-instrumentalist · drummer · singer · songwriter · producer
Gordy Duncan Jr is a Scottish multi-instrumentalist, drummer, singer, songwriter and producer associated with Perthshire. The son of influential piper and composer Gordon Duncan, he began playing pipes before developing a musical career encompassing folk, rock, funk and hip-hop. He performed with The True Gents and appeared at the Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust's A National Treasure concerts in 2007 and 2012, the latter alongside Rona Wilkie. He played drums and contributed vocals to Ross Ainslie's album Remembering (2015). His collaborations with Jackal Trades include production on Need the Character(s) (2016), a featured performance on Badvisor (2018), additional production on March to March (2021), and a feature on The Glenboig Snap (2022). The latter two recordings also connect him with Morphamish.
Early career
- Initially followed his father into piping before turning towards percussion and multi-instrumental performance.
- Played drums with The True Gents; performed original songs at A National Treasure I in 2007.
Related artists
- Gordon Duncan
- The True Gents
- Ross Ainslie
- Rona Wilkie
- Jackal Trades
- Morphamish
- Asthmatic Astronaut
Production and recording credits
- Ross Ainslie · Remembering — Drums; vocals on Change
- Jackal Trades · Need the Character(s) — Featured among production contributors
- Jackal Trades · Badvisor — Featured performer; production credited to Asthmatic Astronaut
- Jackal Trades · March to March — Additional production; Morphamish credited with additional production, mixing and mastering
- Jackal Trades · The Glenboig Snap — Featured performer; production credited to Oscar Jam and Morphamish
Labels and affiliations
- Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust
Club nights and gigs
- A National Treasure I · 2007-09-29 · Perth Concert Hall
- A National Treasure VI · 2012-09-29 · Perth Concert Hall
Sources
- Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust — Trustees
- Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust — A National Treasure
- Ross Ainslie — Remembering
- KLOF Mag — True Gents: In the Dark We Set Sail
- Jackal Trades — Need the Character(s)
- Jackal Trades — Trip Hazard Advisor
- Jackal Trades — March to March
- Jackal Trades — Bo$$ / The Glenboig Snap