b. 5 May 1955, Columbus, Indiana, USA. Encouraged by his father, Carlton Duncan, who was a part-time musician, Duncan played lap steel guitar at the age of seven, soon developing into a skilled and dedicated player. He also learned to play guitar and was then inspired by hearing Earl Scruggs' recording of ‘Foggy Mountain Breakdown' to take up the banjo. A little later, he began playing piano and, by now an all-round musician, and 14 years old, he took an interest in the currently dominant rock scene. He played in several rock bands, but maintained his interest in country. It w...