Duke Robillard (born Michael John Robillard in Woonsocket, RI, on 4 October 1948) is an American guitarist and singer. He founded the band Roomful of Blues and was a member of The Fabulous Thunderbirds. He also recorded in the duo Duke Robillard & Herb Ellis. Robillard is known as a rock and blues guitarist, he also plays jazz and swing. Blues guitarist. Swing and jump blues in the T-Bone Walker style. Bandleader. Songwriter. Singer. Producer. Session musician.