R&B singer, songwriter, and producer Eugene Dixon – better known as Gene
Chandler – was born on July 6, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for
his singles “Duke of Earl” and “Groovy Situation”. His musical career began in
the early ‘50s performing with the band The Gaytones. He then joined The Dukays
in 1957, eventually moving into the lead singer position. He was drafted into
the U.S. Army but was discharged in 1960 and returned to The Dukays line-up. The
group recorded their debut single, “The Girl Is a Devil”, which was released in
1961. They went into the studio agai...